Series synopsis
Behind the Monsters is an American documentary television series that premiered on Shudder on October 27, 2021. It ended on December 1, 2021. It stars Tony Todd, Robert Englund, Virginia Madsen and Nick Castle.
A docu-series exploring how Chucky, Michael Myers, Pinhead and more came to be icons of the horror genre.
Premise
A docu-series exploring how Chucky, Michael Myers, Pinhead and more came to be icons of the horror genre.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tony Todd as Self
- Robert Englund as Self
- Virginia Madsen as Self
- Nick Castle as Self
- Brad Dourif as Self
- Heather Langenkamp as Self
- Lin Shaye as Self
- Ryan Turek as Self
Supporting cast
- Tom Savini as Self
- Kevin Yagher as Self
- Bernard Rose as Self
- Nia DaCosta as Self
- Rebekah McKendry as Self
Guest cast
- David Bruckner as Self
- Jeffrey Reddick as Self
- Jonathan Craven as Self
- Tananarive Due as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 27, 2021 | December 1, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michael Myers A cheap film shot in 21 days changed the landscape of horror, made several careers, and gave one actress an iconic role that she’s tweaking 42 years later. |
October 27, 2021 |
| 2 |
Candyman The genre's first black slasher showed up in 1992, rich with subtext about racial tensions in American history. In 2021, he's coming back - and is perhaps the most relevant horror icon imaginable. |
November 3, 2021 |
| 3 |
Chucky What started as a nasty spin on 80s consumerism flourished over three decades into an unlikely progressive horror property that refuses to get back on the shelf. |
November 10, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Shudder |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 27, 2021 |
| Last aired | December 1, 2021 |
| Status | ended |