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Monstrum
The Golden Age of Movie Monsters
These monster faces make up a distinctive brand of horror in Hollywood.
What Hellhounds Reveal about Humans' Oldest Companion
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.
What Hellhounds Reveal about Humans' Oldest Companion
Season 4 Episode 8 | 11m 53s | CC
Hellhounds, the fearsome canine beasts of the underworld who often serve as guardians to the very gates of hell, pop up in a wide variety of cultural folklore throughout history. They're also fairly commonplace in the stories we tell in modern times (think Cujo, Ghostbusters, The Omen). Why is that? What can these legendary hounds teach us about the history of humanity’s relationship with dogs.
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