Monsterama

Name: Monsterama
Released: 2004-12-01
Rating: 6

2004 · Documentary · 1 Season · 25 Episodes · 6.0

Exploring monster movies and aspects of creature-feature fandom, including authentic props, collectibles and visits with makeup artists and effects wizards. Also: a look at monster-themed TV shows. Hosted by Elvira Mistress of the Dark.

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Season 1

E11. Horror Hosts15m · 2004-12-01TV horror-show host Vampira (Maila Nurmi) is interviewed.E22. Munsters12m · 2004-12-01A close-up of the cult TV series “The Munsters,” which aired 1964-66, and a showcase of memorabilia and authentic props from the show.E33. Aurora Models13m · 2004-12-02Spotlighting Aurora horror and fantasy model kits---monster figures that children in the 1960s could build and paint.E44. Don Post Calendar Masks11m · 2004-12-02A peek at Don Post's rubber monster masks. Included: comments by Don Post Jr., Verne Langdon and Bob Burns.E55. KNB Effects10m · 2004-12-03A 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.E66. Stan Winston10m · 2004-12-03A 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.E77. Paul Blaisdell2004-12-05A 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.E88. Rick Baker12m · 2004-12-05Interview with six-time Oscar winner Rick Baker, effects wizard of “Men in Black” and “An American Werewolf in London.E99. Creature Collectibles11m · 2004-12-05The spotlight is on Creature from the Black Lagoon collectibles, including model kits, board games and rubber masks.E1010. Godzilla Collectibles12m · 2004-12-05A look at Japanese monster toys, with a focus on city-stomping behemoth Godzilla; a visit with collectors John Gilbert and Jean Carbajal.E1111. Wax Figures2004-12-09The 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.E1212. Witch's Dungeon12m · 2004-12-09Featured: 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.E1313. Ray Harryhausen10m · 2004-12-10Pioneering effects artist Ray Harryhausen, master of stop-motion animation, gives insight into his craft.E1414. King Kong Collectibles11m · 2004-12-10A look at collectors who go ape over “King Kong” memorabilia, including props and a miniature model. Elvira is the host.E1515. Basil Gogos10m · 2004-12-13A visit with rocker Rob Zombie illuminates an exploration of the work of painter Basil Gogos, whose work depicts Hollywood's classic monsters.E1616. Planet of the Apes10m · 2004-12-14The 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.E1717. Sideshow Collectibles9m · 2004-12-16A showcase of Sideshow Collectibles movie-monster toys includes an interview with company VP Matt Falls and painter Tom Gilliland.E1818. McFarlane Toys9m · 2006-11-16A visit to the McFarlane Toys company and an interview with comic-book artist Todd McFarlane.E1919. Forrest Ackerman10m · 2004-12-17Writer and creature-feature collector Forrest J. Ackerman is profiled.E2020. Bob Burns11m · 2004-12-17A profile of creature creator, collector and horror-flick historian Bob Burns includes a visit to his monster museum.E2121. Aliens and Predators9m · 2004-12-23A 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.E2222. Top 13 Werewolf Films2006-03-11A look at popular werewolf movies.E2323. Ape-mania10m · E2424. History of Don Post Studios13m · E2525. Alien Collectibles11m ·

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Cassandra Peterson

Elvira

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