Monsterama

Horror Hosts

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

Dec 1, 2004

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.

Dec 1, 2004

Aurora Models

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

Dec 2, 2004

Don Post Calendar Masks

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

Dec 2, 2004

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.

Dec 3, 2004

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.

Dec 3, 2004

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.

Dec 5, 2004

Rick Baker

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

Dec 5, 2004

Creature Collectibles

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

Dec 5, 2004

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.

Dec 5, 2004

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.

Dec 9, 2004

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.

Dec 9, 2004

Ray Harryhausen

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

Dec 10, 2004

King Kong Collectibles

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

Dec 10, 2004

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.

Dec 13, 2004

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.

Dec 14, 2004

Sideshow Collectibles

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

Dec 16, 2004

McFarlane Toys

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

Nov 16, 2006

Forrest Ackerman

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

Dec 17, 2004

Bob Burns

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

Dec 17, 2004

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.

Dec 23, 2004

Top 13 Werewolf Films

A look at popular werewolf movies.

Mar 11, 2006

Ape-mania

History of Don Post Studios

Alien Collectibles