Monstrum — Season 1, Episode 5: Release the Kraken!
Documentary • 30 min • 8 seasons, 84 episodes
Episode synopsis
Legend has it this monster could take down ships, grab sailors off decks, and create whirlpools. Meet the Kraken in the latest episode of Monstrum from PBS Digital Studios!
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
- E2Rethinking Frankenstein's Monster
- E3Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight
- E4The Original Headless Horseman
- 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