Monstrum

Monstrum takes a closer look at monsters, myths, and legends.

Episodes

  • Tikbálang: The Filipino Nightmare Shapeshifter

    This massive half-human, half-horse hybrid, the Filipino Tikbálang thrives on chaos.
  • Monster Plants and the Humans who Invent Them

    What happens when plants themselves become conscious, and turn killers? We find out!
  • How Cthulhu Transcended its Creator, H.P. Lovecraft

    Cthulhu has impacted horror fiction and the real world in significant and unexpected ways.
  • Is Siren Head the Ultimate Modern Monster? (ASL)

    This episode looks at how social media contributes to horror in the 21st century.
  • Is Siren Head the Ultimate Modern Monster?

    This episode looks at how social media contributes to horror in the 21st century.
  • What Hellhounds Reveal about Humans' Oldest Companion

    Hellhounds, the fearsome canine beasts of the underworld who serve as guardians of hell.
  • Alien Abduction and UFOs: Why Are Grays So Common?

    Where did the depiction of Grey Aliens come from?
  • Mapinguari: Fearsome Beast and Protector of the Amazon

    Notoriously elusive, the mysterious Mapinguari lurks within the Amazon rainforest.

Specials

About Monstrum

The world is full of monsters, myths, and legends and Monstrum isn’t afraid to take a closer look. The show, hosted by Emily Zarka, Ph.D., takes us on a journey to discover a new monster for each new episode. Monstrum looks at humans unique drive to create and shape monster mythology through oral storytelling, literature and film.