
Monsterama (2004)
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Cassandra Peterson as Elvira
Episodes 25
Ape-mania
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Alien Collectibles
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Horror Hosts
TV horror-show host Vampira (Maila Nurmi) is interviewed.
Read MoreAurora Models
Spotlighting Aurora horror and fantasy model kits---monster figures that children in the 1960s could build and paint.
Read MoreDon Post Calendar Masks
A peek at Don Post's rubber monster masks. Included: comments by Don Post Jr., Verne Langdon and Bob Burns.
Read MoreKNB 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.
Read MoreStan 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.
Read MorePaul 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.
Read MoreRick Baker
Interview with six-time Oscar winner Rick Baker, effects wizard of “Men in Black” and “An American Werewolf in London.
Read MoreCreature Collectibles
The spotlight is on Creature from the Black Lagoon collectibles, including model kits, board games and rubber masks.
Read MoreGodzilla Collectibles
A look at Japanese monster toys, with a focus on city-stomping behemoth Godzilla; a visit with collectors John Gilbert and Jean Carbajal.
Read MoreWax 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.
Read MoreWitch'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.
Read MoreRay Harryhausen
Pioneering effects artist Ray Harryhausen, master of stop-motion animation, gives insight into his craft.
Read MoreKing Kong Collectibles
A look at collectors who go ape over “King Kong” memorabilia, including props and a miniature model. Elvira is the host.
Read MoreBasil Gogos
A visit with rocker Rob Zombie illuminates an exploration of the work of painter Basil Gogos, whose work depicts Hollywood's classic monsters.
Read MorePlanet 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.
Read MoreSideshow Collectibles
A showcase of Sideshow Collectibles movie-monster toys includes an interview with company VP Matt Falls and painter Tom Gilliland.
Read MoreForrest Ackerman
Writer and creature-feature collector Forrest J. Ackerman is profiled.
Read MoreAliens 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.
Read MoreTop 13 Werewolf Films
A look at popular werewolf movies.
Read MoreMcFarlane Toys
A visit to the McFarlane Toys company and an interview with comic-book artist Todd McFarlane.
Read MorePlayboy Presents Hef’s Halloween Spooktacular
An extended look at Halloween inside the Playboy Mansion as Hef and his Bunnies prepare for Halloween festivities, hosted and narrated by Elvira.
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