Season 1 (2004)
EPISODES
1. Horror Hosts
TV horror-show host Vampira (Maila Nurmi) is interviewed.
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.
3. Aurora Models
Spotlighting Aurora horror and fantasy model kits---monster figures that children in the 1960s could build and paint.
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.
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.
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.
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.
8. Rick Baker
Interview with six-time Oscar winner Rick Baker, effects wizard of “Men in Black” and “An American Werewolf in London.
9. Creature Collectibles
The spotlight is on Creature from the Black Lagoon collectibles, including model kits, board games and rubber masks.
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.
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.
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.
13. Ray Harryhausen
Pioneering effects artist Ray Harryhausen, master of stop-motion animation, gives insight into his craft.
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.
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.
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.
17. Sideshow Collectibles
A showcase of Sideshow Collectibles movie-monster toys includes an interview with company VP Matt Falls and painter Tom Gilliland.
18. McFarlane Toys
A visit to the McFarlane Toys company and an interview with comic-book artist Todd McFarlane.
19. Forrest Ackerman
Writer and creature-feature collector Forrest J. Ackerman is profiled.
20. Bob Burns
A profile of creature creator, collector and horror-flick historian Bob Burns includes a visit to his monster museum.
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.
22. Top 13 Werewolf Films
A look at popular werewolf movies.
23. Ape-mania
24. History of Don Post Studios
25. Alien Collectibles
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