05:51
Monstrum
The Original Headless Horseman (ASL)
Meet the Headless Horseman and his terrifying cousin, the Irish Dullahan.
Manananggal: A Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare
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.
Manananggal: A Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare
Season 1 Episode 19 | 9m 15s | CC
One of the Phillipine’s most dangerous and bizarre aswangs, the viscera-sucking, self-segmenting monster hunts at night. A beautiful woman by day, this creature detaches its upper torso and grows wings after sunset. An intestine-dangling nightmare woman with a taste for fetuses sounds like absolutely madness, but can she teach us about the history of social and religious power in Filipino culture?
Subscribe to Our Newsletters
Get trusted Colorado stories, programs, and events from Rocky Mountain PBS straight to your inbox.