Monsterama

Episode 01

Horror Hosts

Dec 1, 2004 · 15 min

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

Episode 02

Munsters

Dec 1, 2004 · 12 min

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 03

Aurora Models

Dec 2, 2004 · 13 min

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

Episode 04

Don Post Calendar Masks

Dec 2, 2004 · 11 min

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

Episode 05

KNB Effects

Dec 3, 2004 · 10 min

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 06

Stan Winston

Dec 3, 2004 · 10 min

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 07

Paul Blaisdell

Dec 5, 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.

Episode 08

Rick Baker

Dec 5, 2004 · 12 min

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

Episode 09

Creature Collectibles

Dec 5, 2004 · 11 min

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

Episode 10

Godzilla Collectibles

Dec 5, 2004 · 12 min

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

Wax Figures

Dec 9, 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.

Episode 12

Witch's Dungeon

Dec 9, 2004 · 12 min

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

Ray Harryhausen

Dec 10, 2004 · 10 min

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

Episode 14

King Kong Collectibles

Dec 10, 2004 · 11 min

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

Episode 15

Basil Gogos

Dec 13, 2004 · 10 min

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

Planet of the Apes

Dec 14, 2004 · 10 min

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

Sideshow Collectibles

Dec 16, 2004 · 9 min

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

Episode 18

McFarlane Toys

Nov 16, 2006 · 9 min

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

Episode 19

Forrest Ackerman

Dec 17, 2004 · 10 min

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

Episode 20

Bob Burns

Dec 17, 2004 · 11 min

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

Episode 21

Aliens and Predators

Dec 23, 2004 · 9 min

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

Top 13 Werewolf Films

Mar 11, 2006

A look at popular werewolf movies.

Episode 23

Ape-mania

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Episode 24

History of Don Post Studios

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Episode 25

Alien Collectibles

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