Behind the Monsters

Behind the Monsters Season 1 episodes

1. 01

   S01 E01

   Michael Myers

   Wed, 27 Oct 2021

   A cheap film shot in 21 days changed the landscape of horror, made several careers, and gave one actress an iconic role that she’s tweaking 42 years later.

3. 02

   S01 E02

   Candyman

   Wed, 3 Nov 2021

   The genre's first black slasher showed up in 1992, rich with subtext about racial tensions in American history. In 2021, he's coming back - and is perhaps the most relevant horror icon imaginable.

5. 03

   S01 E03

   Chucky

   Wed, 10 Nov 2021

   What started as a nasty spin on 80s consumerism flourished over three decades into an unlikely progressive horror property that refuses to get back on the shelf.

6. 04

   S01 E04

   Freddy

   Wed, 17 Nov 2021

   Perhaps the most recognizable horror icon, Freddy Krueger's one-liners and merchandise has proven to be enjoyed by horror and non-horror fans alike.

7. 05

   S01 E05

   Jason Voorhees

   Wed, 24 Nov 2021

   A look at the accidental creation of a machete-wielding avatar of conservative 1980s morality - one that, absent a new entry, a fiercely loyal fan base has taken to resurrecting on their own.

8. 06

   S01 E06

   Pinhead

   Wed, 1 Dec 2021

   Emerging from a low budget independent film, this character who was simply called "Lead Cenobite" would become the undeniable symbol of pleasure and pain and the icon of the "Hellraiser" franchise.