Monsterama Season 1, Episode 23: Ape-mania

Horror Hosts

TV horror-show host Vampira (Maila Nurmi) is interviewed.

15 min

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.

12 min

Aurora Models

Spotlighting Aurora horror and fantasy model kits---monster figures that children in the 1960s could build and paint.

13 min

Don Post Calendar Masks

A peek at Don Post's rubber monster masks. Included: comments by Don Post Jr., Verne Langdon and Bob Burns.

11 min

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.

10 min

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.

10 min

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.

Rick Baker

Interview with six-time Oscar winner Rick Baker, effects wizard of “Men in Black” and “An American Werewolf in London.

12 min

Creature Collectibles

The spotlight is on Creature from the Black Lagoon collectibles, including model kits, board games and rubber masks.

11 min

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.

12 min

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.

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.

12 min

Ray Harryhausen

Pioneering effects artist Ray Harryhausen, master of stop-motion animation, gives insight into his craft.

10 min

King Kong Collectibles

A look at collectors who go ape over “King Kong” memorabilia, including props and a miniature model. Elvira is the host.

11 min

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.

10 min

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.

10 min

Sideshow Collectibles

A showcase of Sideshow Collectibles movie-monster toys includes an interview with company VP Matt Falls and painter Tom Gilliland.

9 min

McFarlane Toys

A visit to the McFarlane Toys company and an interview with comic-book artist Todd McFarlane.

9 min

Forrest Ackerman

Writer and creature-feature collector Forrest J. Ackerman is profiled.

10 min

Bob Burns

A profile of creature creator, collector and horror-flick historian Bob Burns includes a visit to his monster museum.

11 min

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.

9 min

Top 13 Werewolf Films

A look at popular werewolf movies.

History of Don Post Studios

13 min

Alien Collectibles

11 min