
From vampires and werewolves to demons and Frankenstein, Monsters: The Truth Behind the Myths unpacks the origin story of our most legendary monsters and tracks their…
Documentary • Series • 2026 • 1 season
Starring: Fern Riddell, Kinitra Brooks, Darren R. Reid
S1 E1 - Vampires
Born in medieval Eastern Europe the vampire myth mirrors the unexplained, our darkest fears and social upheaval for centuries.
Oct 18, 2026 • 42m
S1 E2 - Werewolves
With its shape-shifting symbolism over millennia, tracing the werewolf myth is a journey from the ancient mindset to a reflection of modern culture.
Oct 23, 2026 • 42m
S1 E3 - Frankenstein's Creature
Amidst fears of unchecked scientific progress, Mary Shelley transforms a nightmare into one of the most enduring horror stories ever.
Oct 30, 2026 • 42m
S1 E4 - Demons
This is the story of why humankind has believed in demons for centuries, stretching back to the ancient world and the early church, then evolving through the 19th and 20th centuries up to the present day.
Oct 30, 2026 • 42m
Monsters: The Truth Behind the Myths
From vampires and werewolves to demons and Frankenstein, Monsters: The Truth Behind the Myths unpacks the origin story of our most legendary monsters and tracks their staying power across the centuries. It’s a historical journey to the mindsets that made them and how folklore and superstition has intersected with science and popular culture right up until today.
Documentary • TV Series • 2026