Monsterama

9min

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

Cast

Horror Hosts

1. Horror Hosts

15min

1st Dec 2004

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

Munsters

2. Munsters

12min

1st Dec 2004

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.

Aurora Models

3. Aurora Models

13min

2nd Dec 2004

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

Don Post Calendar Masks

4. Don Post Calendar Masks

11min

2nd Dec 2004

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

KNB Effects

5. KNB Effects

10min

3rd Dec 2004

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.

Stan Winston

6. Stan Winston

10min

3rd Dec 2004

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.

Paul Blaisdell

7. Paul Blaisdell

5th Dec 2004

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.

Rick Baker

8. Rick Baker

12min

5th Dec 2004

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

Creature Collectibles

9. Creature Collectibles

11min

5th Dec 2004

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

Godzilla Collectibles

10. Godzilla Collectibles

12min

5th Dec 2004

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

Wax Figures

11. Wax Figures

9th Dec 2004

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.

Witch's Dungeon

12. Witch's Dungeon

12min

9th Dec 2004

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.

Ray Harryhausen

13. Ray Harryhausen

10min

10th Dec 2004

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

King Kong Collectibles

14. King Kong Collectibles

11min

10th Dec 2004

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

Basil Gogos

15. Basil Gogos

10min

13th Dec 2004

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

Planet of the Apes

16. Planet of the Apes

10min

14th Dec 2004

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.

Sideshow Collectibles

17. Sideshow Collectibles

9min

16th Dec 2004

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

McFarlane Toys

18. McFarlane Toys

9min

16th Nov 2006

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

Forrest Ackerman

19. Forrest Ackerman

10min

17th Dec 2004

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

Bob Burns

20. Bob Burns

11min

17th Dec 2004

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

Aliens and Predators

21. Aliens and Predators

9min

23rd Dec 2004

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.

Top 13 Werewolf Films

22. Top 13 Werewolf Films

11th Mar 2006

A look at popular werewolf movies.

Ape-mania

23. Ape-mania

10min

History of Don Post Studios

24. History of Don Post Studios

13min

Alien Collectibles

25. Alien Collectibles

11min

First air date

1st Dec 2004

Last air date

16th Nov 2006

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks