Monsterama
Exploring monster movies and aspects of creature-feature fandom, including authentic props, collectibles and visits with makeup artists and effects wizards. Also: a look at monster-themed TV shows. Hosted by Elvira Mistress of the Dark.
Episodes
Runtime: 15m
TV horror-show host Vampira (Maila Nurmi) is interviewed.
Runtime: 12m
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.
Runtime: 13m
Spotlighting Aurora horror and fantasy model kits---monster figures that children in the 1960s could build and paint.
Runtime: 11m
A peek at Don Post's rubber monster masks. Included: comments by Don Post Jr., Verne Langdon and Bob Burns.
Runtime: 10m
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.
Runtime: 10m
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.
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.
Runtime: 12m
Interview with six-time Oscar winner Rick Baker, effects wizard of “Men in Black” and “An American Werewolf in London.
Runtime: 11m
The spotlight is on Creature from the Black Lagoon collectibles, including model kits, board games and rubber masks.
Runtime: 12m
A look at Japanese monster toys, with a focus on city-stomping behemoth Godzilla; a visit with collectors John Gilbert and Jean Carbajal.
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.
Runtime: 12m
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.
Runtime: 10m
Pioneering effects artist Ray Harryhausen, master of stop-motion animation, gives insight into his craft.
Runtime: 11m
A look at collectors who go ape over “King Kong” memorabilia, including props and a miniature model. Elvira is the host.
Runtime: 10m
A visit with rocker Rob Zombie illuminates an exploration of the work of painter Basil Gogos, whose work depicts Hollywood's classic monsters.
Runtime: 10m
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.
Runtime: 9m
A showcase of Sideshow Collectibles movie-monster toys includes an interview with company VP Matt Falls and painter Tom Gilliland.
Runtime: 9m
A visit to the McFarlane Toys company and an interview with comic-book artist Todd McFarlane.
Runtime: 10m
Writer and creature-feature collector Forrest J. Ackerman is profiled.
Runtime: 11m
A profile of creature creator, collector and horror-flick historian Bob Burns includes a visit to his monster museum.
Runtime: 9m
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.
A look at popular werewolf movies.
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