About this season
Monsters. Ghosts. Zombies. From horror movies to Halloween, we see the creatures that go bump in the night everywhere, but where did they come from?
Episodes (7)
1. Vampires: From Folklore to Literature
6.0Aired 6 October 2015 • 54 min
Explores the transformation of the Vampire from the original mythological creation into a staple of fiction.
2. Vampires: The Rise of Dracula
6.0Aired 6 October 2015 • 54 min
Explores the rise of Dracula from the literary character into the modern cult icon that he has become.
3. The Undead
6.0Aired 6 October 2015 • 54 min
The idea of the dead coming back to life haunted stories for centuries.
4. The Spirit World
6.0Aired 6 October 2015 • 54 min
The idea of a parallel world of the spirits has persisted since the beginning of civilization.
5. Demons
Aired 6 October 2015 • 54 min
Humans have always sought justification for the presence of evil in the world. Demons, in their various incarnations through religious descriptions, folklore, and literature, are often cited as the source.
6. Witchcraft
Aired 6 October 2015 • 54 min
Witches in popular culture have a particularly insidious origin: religious persecution. In later years, the image of a witch has evolved—both through pop culture, and greater religious freedom.
7. Werewolves and Shapeshifters
Aired 6 October 2015 • 54 min
Exploration of werewolves and shapeshifters in myth and pop culture.