The world is full of monsters, myths, and legends and Monstrum isn’t afraid to take a closer look. The show, hosted by Emily Zarka, Ph.D., takes us on a journey to discover a new monster for each new episode. Monstrum looks at humans unique drive to create and shape monster mythology through oral storytelling, literature and film.
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The Werewolf’s Modern Metamorphosis
This episode will help you understand why the popularity of the werewolf continues to grow (30m 50s)
The Killer Origins of the Werewolf
How did wolves come to be associated with cannibalism, sorcery, and mental illness? (25m 32s)
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Deconstruct some of the most significant moments in zombie pop culture. (50m 56s)
Modern Zombies: The Rebirth of the Undead
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In the final episode of our three-part series, we bring us to the 21st-century zombie. (16m 58s)
Why George Romero Changed Zombies Forever
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In this second episode of our special series, we move from the zombi to the Romero zombie. (19m 43s)
The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S.
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The first episode of our three-part special series on the complex history of the zombie. (16m 50s)
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Monstrum is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
About the Host
Emily Zarka, Ph.D. is a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University and has a Ph.D. in British Romantic Victorian Literature with an emphasis on the Gothic. Her research explores the roles of desire and knowledge dissemination in portrayals of undead characters produced during the 18th and 19th centuries. Zarka received her Ph.D. in literature from ASU and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts, English and Bachelor of Science, Journalism degrees.
