Monsterama
Season 1
2004 · 25 episodes
1. Horror Hosts
2004-12-01 · 15m
TV horror-show host Vampira (Maila Nurmi) is interviewed.
2. Munsters
2004-12-01 · 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.
3. Aurora Models
2004-12-02 · 13m
Spotlighting Aurora horror and fantasy model kits---monster figures that children in the 1960s could build and paint.
4. Don Post Calendar Masks
2004-12-02 · 11m
A peek at Don Post's rubber monster masks. Included: comments by Don Post Jr., Verne Langdon and Bob Burns.
5. KNB Effects
2004-12-03 · 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.
6. Stan Winston
2004-12-03 · 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.
7. Paul Blaisdell
2004-12-05
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.
8. Rick Baker
2004-12-05 · 12m
Interview with six-time Oscar winner Rick Baker, effects wizard of “Men in Black” and “An American Werewolf in London.
9. Creature Collectibles
2004-12-05 · 11m
The spotlight is on Creature from the Black Lagoon collectibles, including model kits, board games and rubber masks.
10. Godzilla Collectibles
2004-12-05 · 12m
A look at Japanese monster toys, with a focus on city-stomping behemoth Godzilla; a visit with collectors John Gilbert and Jean Carbajal.
11. Wax Figures
2004-12-09
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.
12. Witch's Dungeon
2004-12-09 · 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.
13. Ray Harryhausen
2004-12-10 · 10m
Pioneering effects artist Ray Harryhausen, master of stop-motion animation, gives insight into his craft.
14. King Kong Collectibles
2004-12-10 · 11m
A look at collectors who go ape over “King Kong” memorabilia, including props and a miniature model. Elvira is the host.
15. Basil Gogos
2004-12-13 · 10m
A visit with rocker Rob Zombie illuminates an exploration of the work of painter Basil Gogos, whose work depicts Hollywood's classic monsters.
16. Planet of the Apes
2004-12-14 · 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.
17. Sideshow Collectibles
2004-12-16 · 9m
A showcase of Sideshow Collectibles movie-monster toys includes an interview with company VP Matt Falls and painter Tom Gilliland.
18. McFarlane Toys
2006-11-16 · 9m
A visit to the McFarlane Toys company and an interview with comic-book artist Todd McFarlane.
19. Forrest Ackerman
2004-12-17 · 10m
Writer and creature-feature collector Forrest J. Ackerman is profiled.
20. Bob Burns
2004-12-17 · 11m
A profile of creature creator, collector and horror-flick historian Bob Burns includes a visit to his monster museum.
21. Aliens and Predators
2004-12-23 · 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.
22. Top 13 Werewolf Films
2006-03-11
A look at popular werewolf movies.
23. Ape-mania
10m
24. History of Don Post Studios
13m
25. Alien Collectibles
11m
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