Season 1

Season 1

Monsterama

25 episodes01/12/2004

Episodes

Episode 1
S1 · E1 · 01/12/2004 · 15 min

Horror Hosts

TV horror-show host Vampira (Maila Nurmi) is interviewed.

Episode 2
S1 · E2 · 01/12/2004 · 12 min

Munsters

A close-up of the cult TV series “The Munsters,” which aired 1964-66, and a showcase of memorabilia and authentic props from the show.

Episode 3
S1 · E3 · 02/12/2004 · 13 min

Aurora Models

Spotlighting Aurora horror and fantasy model kits---monster figures that children in the 1960s could build and paint.

Episode 4
S1 · E4 · 02/12/2004 · 11 min

Don Post Calendar Masks

A peek at Don Post's rubber monster masks. Included: comments by Don Post Jr., Verne Langdon and Bob Burns.

Episode 5
S1 · E5 · 03/12/2004 · 10 min

KNB Effects

A visit to the KNB EFX special-effects company, which worked on “Army of Darkness” and “Spawn.” Included: interviews with FX-perts Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger.

Episode 6
S1 · E6 · 03/12/2004 · 10 min

Stan Winston

A visit to the special-effects studio of four-time Oscar winner Stan Winston (“Alien,” “The Terminator”). Also: a look at a line of original action figures and comic books.

Episode 7
S1 · E7 · 05/12/2004

Paul Blaisdell

A profile of special-effects whiz Paul Blaisdell (“The She Creature,” “It! The Terror from Beyond Space”). Included: comments from Blaisdell's assistant Bob Burns, who offers some rare behind-the-scenes home movies and monster-film memorabilia.

Episode 8
S1 · E8 · 05/12/2004 · 12 min

Rick Baker

Interview with six-time Oscar winner Rick Baker, effects wizard of “Men in Black” and “An American Werewolf in London.

Episode 9
S1 · E9 · 05/12/2004 · 11 min

Creature Collectibles

The spotlight is on Creature from the Black Lagoon collectibles, including model kits, board games and rubber masks.

Episode 10
S1 · E10 · 05/12/2004 · 12 min

Godzilla Collectibles

A look at Japanese monster toys, with a focus on city-stomping behemoth Godzilla; a visit with collectors John Gilbert and Jean Carbajal.

Episode 11
S1 · E11 · 09/12/2004

Wax Figures

The focus is on wax museums, featuring a tour of the Movieland Wax Museum's Chamber of Horrors. Also: an interview with artist-sculptor Henry Alvarez.

Episode 12
S1 · E12 · 09/12/2004 · 12 min

Witch's Dungeon

Featured: a visit to a witch's dungeon exhibit in Connecticut, including re-creations of classic Hollywood monsters such as the Phantom of the Opera, Dr. Phibes, the Fly and the Werewolf of London.

Episode 13
S1 · E13 · 10/12/2004 · 10 min

Ray Harryhausen

Pioneering effects artist Ray Harryhausen, master of stop-motion animation, gives insight into his craft.

Episode 14
S1 · E14 · 10/12/2004 · 11 min

King Kong Collectibles

A look at collectors who go ape over “King Kong” memorabilia, including props and a miniature model. Elvira is the host.

Episode 15
S1 · E15 · 13/12/2004 · 10 min

Basil Gogos

A visit with rocker Rob Zombie illuminates an exploration of the work of painter Basil Gogos, whose work depicts Hollywood's classic monsters.

Episode 16
S1 · E16 · 14/12/2004 · 10 min

Planet of the Apes

The spotlight is on collectibles based on the “Planet of the Apes” films, including model kits, bubble-gum cards and action figures. Also: a look at Apemania, a troupe of performers wearing primate makeup. Interviewed: Apemania owner Brian Penikas.

Episode 17
S1 · E17 · 16/12/2004 · 9 min

Sideshow Collectibles

A showcase of Sideshow Collectibles movie-monster toys includes an interview with company VP Matt Falls and painter Tom Gilliland.

Episode 18
S1 · E18 · 16/11/2006 · 9 min

McFarlane Toys

A visit to the McFarlane Toys company and an interview with comic-book artist Todd McFarlane.

Episode 19
S1 · E19 · 17/12/2004 · 10 min

Forrest Ackerman

Writer and creature-feature collector Forrest J. Ackerman is profiled.

Episode 20
S1 · E20 · 17/12/2004 · 11 min

Bob Burns

A profile of creature creator, collector and horror-flick historian Bob Burns includes a visit to his monster museum.

Episode 21
S1 · E21 · 23/12/2004 · 9 min

Aliens and Predators

A close-up of props from the “Alien” film franchise includes detailed models and “chest burster” creatures. Also: a backstage look at the 2004 chiller “Alien vs. Predator.” Mike Richardson, publisher of Dark Horse Comics, and makeup artists Alex Gillis and Tom Woodruff Jr. share their perspectives.

Episode 22
S1 · E22 · 11/03/2006

Top 13 Werewolf Films

A look at popular werewolf movies.

Episode 23
S1 · E23 · 10 min

Ape-mania

No synopsis available.

Episode 24
S1 · E24 · 13 min

History of Don Post Studios

No synopsis available.

Episode 25
S1 · E25 · 11 min

Alien Collectibles

No synopsis available.

Season cast