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Season 1

Season 1 • 2004

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Episodes

1. Horror Hosts

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

2004-12-0115 min

2. Munsters

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.

2004-12-0112 min

3. Aurora Models

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

2004-12-0213 min

4. Don Post Calendar Masks

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

2004-12-0211 min

5. KNB Effects

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.

2004-12-0310 min

6. Stan Winston

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.

2004-12-0310 min

7. Paul Blaisdell

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.

2004-12-05? min

8. Rick Baker

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

2004-12-0512 min

9. Creature Collectibles

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

2004-12-0511 min

10. Godzilla Collectibles

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

2004-12-0512 min

11. Wax Figures

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.

2004-12-09? min

12. Witch's Dungeon

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.

2004-12-0912 min

13. Ray Harryhausen

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

2004-12-1010 min

14. King Kong Collectibles

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

2004-12-1011 min

15. Basil Gogos

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

2004-12-1310 min

16. Planet of the Apes

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.

2004-12-1410 min

17. Sideshow Collectibles

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

2004-12-169 min

18. McFarlane Toys

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

2006-11-169 min

19. Forrest Ackerman

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

2004-12-1710 min

20. Bob Burns

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

2004-12-1711 min

21. Aliens and Predators

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.

2004-12-239 min

22. Top 13 Werewolf Films

A look at popular werewolf movies.

2006-03-11? min

23. Ape-mania

10 min

24. History of Don Post Studios

13 min

25. Alien Collectibles

11 min