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.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Monstrum
First Air Date	October 22, 2018
Last Air Date	June 6, 2024
Seasons	8
Episodes	84
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	—
Production Companies	PBS Digital Studios
Networks	PBS YouTube

S08E07

Why This Monster Sighting Was Different

In 1973, a strange creature reportedly terrorized the small town of Enfield, Illinois. Henry McDaniel claimed he encountered a bizarre, three-legged monster outside his home—and the story quickly became a national sensation. But when sociologists investigated, they discovered something stranger than a monster: how rumors become legends.

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