Monstrum — Season 1, Episode 2: Rethinking Frankenstein's Monster
Documentary • 30 min • 8 seasons, 84 episodes
Episode synopsis
Now celebrating its 200th anniversary, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein was a revolutionary text that pioneered the sci-fi genre. On the surface, it’s a novel about a scary monster, but the sympathetic description of a soulful creature makes us rethink the label.
About Monstrum
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.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1What Dragons Say About Us
- E3Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight
- E4The Original Headless Horseman
- E5Release the Kraken!
- E6The Origin of Medusa
- E7Are White Walkers Really Nordic Zombies?
- E8El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery
- E9Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju
- E10How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality
- E11The Legend of La Llorona
- E12Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore
- E13Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth