Monsters Among Us

Season 1

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Monsters. Ghosts. Zombies. From horror movies to Halloween, we see the creatures that go bump in the night everywhere, but where did they come from? The primal fears of our ancestors fueled the stories that lived on through legend, page, and screen. Join us as we peer into the histories of some of the most prevalent creatures in pop culture, including vampires, werewolves, zombies, and ghosts.

7 Episodes

Vampires: From Folklore to Literature
E1
Vampires: From Folklore to LiteratureExplores the transformation of the Vampire from the original mythological creation into a staple of fiction.
Vampires: The Rise of Dracula
E2
Vampires: The Rise of DraculaExplores the rise of Dracula from the literary character into the modern cult icon that he has become.
The Undead
E3
The UndeadThe idea of the dead coming back to life haunted stories for centuries.
The Spirit World
E4
The Spirit WorldThe idea of a parallel world of the spirits has persisted since the beginning of civilization.
Demons
E5
DemonsHumans have always sought justification for the presence of evil in the world. Demons, in their various incarnations through religious descriptions, folklore, and literature, are often cited as the source.
Witchcraft
E6
WitchcraftWitches in popular culture have a particularly insidious origin: religious persecution. In later years, the image of a witch has evolved—both through pop culture, and greater religious freedom.
Werewolves and Shapeshifters
E7
Werewolves and ShapeshiftersExploration of werewolves and shapeshifters in myth and pop culture.