Monsters Among Us

Episode 2

Vampires: The Rise of Dracula

Explores the rise of Dracula from the literary character into the modern cult icon that he has become.

Episode 3

The Undead

The idea of the dead coming back to life haunted stories for centuries.

Episode 4

The Spirit World

The idea of a parallel world of the spirits has persisted since the beginning of civilization.

Episode 5

Demons

Humans have always sought justification for the presence of evil in the world. Demons, in their various incarnations through religious descriptions, folklore, and literature, are often cited as the source.

Episode 6

Witchcraft

Witches in popular culture have a particularly insidious origin: religious persecution. In later years, the image of a witch has evolved—both through pop culture, and greater religious freedom.

Episode 7

Werewolves and Shapeshifters

Exploration of werewolves and shapeshifters in myth and pop culture.