Oct 30, 2020
In this new one-hour Halloween PBS special, Dr. Emily Zarka will deconstruct some of the most significant moments in zombie popular culture over the last two centuries to reveal what these creatures say about us.


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.
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Oct 30, 2020
In this new one-hour Halloween PBS special, Dr. Emily Zarka will deconstruct some of the most significant moments in zombie popular culture over the last two centuries to reveal what these creatures say about us.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Monstrum Season 0 premiered on October 30, 2020.
Monstrum Season 0 has 1 episode.
The season opens with Season 0 Episode 1, "Exhumed: A History of Zombies". It aired on October 30, 2020.
Go to Season 0 Episode 1