Why Lumberjacks Never Look Behind Them - You never see it—until it’s too late. The 19th-century lumberjack legend of the Hidebehind and other shadowy beings across cultures play on humanity’s fear of unseen monsters. Why are invisible threats so terrifying, and what do they reveal about the human mind?
The Hidebehind: you never see it—until it’s too late.
Let's look at how mascot horror twists cheerful childhood icons into unsettling threats.
Why is Korea’s most famous monster, Dokkaebi, really not scary?
Bats have long been symbols of death and darkness. But why?
Ever wake up feeling drained? Maybe the Boo Hag's been riding you.
The okapi sounds made-up—but it’s very real (and very cute).
What makes a monster?
How did Van Helsing go from academic in Dracula to action hero icon?
Was the 1952 Flatwoods Monster sighting an alien, a Cold War experiment, or mass hysteria?
This is the chilling true story of the Beast of Gévaudan.
Why do vampires shift from terrifying to seductive and back again throughout the years?
Lore of the ghostly whale skeleton, Bake-kujira, reveals an ominous twist of the marine giants.
Are the common sightings of The Hat Man a neurological glitch or something more?
The Fresno Nightcrawler is a pretty adorable little creeper.
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.
