Behind the Monsters (2021)

October. 27,2021

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| Documentary

A docu-series exploring how Chucky, Michael Myers, Pinhead and more came to be icons of the horror genre.

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Behind the Monsters

2021

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Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2021

6 Episode

Episode 1 - Michael Myers

October. 27,2021

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.

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Episode 2 - Candyman

November. 03,2021

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.

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Episode 3 - Chucky

November. 10,2021

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.

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Episode 4 - Freddy

November. 17,2021

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.

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Episode 5 - Jason Voorhees

November. 24,2021

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.

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Episode 6 - Pinhead

December. 01,2021

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.

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A docu-series exploring how Chucky, Michael Myers, Pinhead and more came to be icons of the horror genre.