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
25 Episodes
TV horror-show host Vampira (Maila Nurmi) is interviewed.
December 1, 2004A close-up of the cult TV series “The Munsters,” which aired 1964-66, and a showcase of memorabilia and authentic props from the show.
December 1, 2004Spotlighting Aurora horror and fantasy model kits---monster figures that children in the 1960s could build and paint.
December 2, 2004A peek at Don Post's rubber monster masks. Included: comments by Don Post Jr., Verne Langdon and Bob Burns.
December 2, 2004A 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.
December 3, 2004A 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.
December 3, 2004A 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.
December 5, 2004Interview with six-time Oscar winner Rick Baker, effects wizard of “Men in Black” and “An American Werewolf in London.
December 5, 2004The spotlight is on Creature from the Black Lagoon collectibles, including model kits, board games and rubber masks.
December 5, 2004A look at Japanese monster toys, with a focus on city-stomping behemoth Godzilla; a visit with collectors John Gilbert and Jean Carbajal.
December 5, 2004The 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.
December 9, 2004Featured: 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.
December 9, 2004Pioneering effects artist Ray Harryhausen, master of stop-motion animation, gives insight into his craft.
December 10, 2004A look at collectors who go ape over “King Kong” memorabilia, including props and a miniature model. Elvira is the host.
December 10, 2004A visit with rocker Rob Zombie illuminates an exploration of the work of painter Basil Gogos, whose work depicts Hollywood's classic monsters.
December 13, 2004The 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.
December 14, 2004A showcase of Sideshow Collectibles movie-monster toys includes an interview with company VP Matt Falls and painter Tom Gilliland.
December 16, 2004A visit to the McFarlane Toys company and an interview with comic-book artist Todd McFarlane.
November 16, 2006Writer and creature-feature collector Forrest J. Ackerman is profiled.
December 17, 2004A profile of creature creator, collector and horror-flick historian Bob Burns includes a visit to his monster museum.
December 17, 2004A 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.
December 23, 2004A look at popular werewolf movies.
March 11, 2006