Ein Streifzug durch die Welt des Horrorfilms, mit dem Schwerpunkt auf der Bedeutung von Monstern und Monsterdarstellungen. Neben psychologischen Deutungen von Serienkillern, Vampiren oder auch Werwölfen wirft der Dokumentarfilm auch einen Blick auf die Monsterfilme in Japan und deren gesellschaftliche Relevanz. Zu Wort kommen neben bekannten Regisseuren wie John Carpenter auch Effekt-Spezialisten (z.B. Rick Baker) und auch Darsteller, die in die Haut diverser Ungeheuer geschlüpft sind...

The sound of flapping bat wings, an empty coffin, glistening fangs, tiny punctures on the neck, the sensual taste of blood, a blank reflection, fear of the cross, and death from daylight. These are the creatures of the night, and as legendary (but fictional) vampire hunter Abraham Van Helsing exclaimed: "Gentlemen, we are dealing with the undead!" Perhaps the most enduring film genre of all time, vampire films continue to haunt us on the big screen. Why are we fascinated with the myth of these immortal souls? Could it be the living forever part, or perhaps the fact that they have an unearthly sexual attraction to both males and females? Whatever it is, audiences around the world can't seem to get enough of them.

A feature documentary about the enduring appeal of the character King Kong, and how he has inspired so many of the great filmmakers and artists since 1933.

Fifty years after its release, the special effects makeup team behind Planet of the Apes reflect on making the iconic film.

A short documentary celebrating the tenth year of The Walking Dead. Features the creators of the comics and tv show discussing the cultural phenomenon The Walking Dead.

This documentary provides film fans with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the sequel to the ultimate experience in gruelling terror. Includes interviews with Robert Kurtzman, Howard Berger, and Greg Nicotero, who discuss what it was like to be a part of the making of this cult classic.

Tom Savini is one of the greatest special effects legends in the history of cinema, but little is known about his personal life until now. For the first time ever a feature length film has covered not only Tom's amazing career spanning over four decades, but his personal life as well.

The horrifying yet delicious and chewy Gingerdead Man causes murder and mayhem on the set of a horrible low budget movie set. It will take the determination of the studio's young new owner to save both his company and well as the lives of his young new friends. Including a terminally ill young boy whose final wish it was to meet the studios stars - The Tiny Terrors.

The ultimate companion to John Carpenter’s "The Thing", digging deep into the proverbial iceberg to enhance your viewing experience with new insights, stories, and revelations.

A documentary about the making of Evil Dead 2.

The Making of the TV Series The Walking Dead.

The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood directors alongside Steven Spielberg, top shark scientists, and conservationists, the film uncovers the behind-the-scenes chaos and how the film launched the summer blockbuster, inspired a new wave of filmmakers, and paved the way for shark conservation that continues today.

The evolution of the zombie from its roots in Haitian voodoo to its coveted role as the world's most popular monster: from being a clumsy corpse to becoming a cannibal killer and the main agent of every infectious pandemic, the zombie has come a long way in seventy years. A look at the rising tide of zombie culture examining why something so dead has so much life in viewers' nightmares and at the box office.

電影一世紀，妖魔鬼怪亂銀幕也一世紀，從恐龍怪獸豆泥模型，到生動又恐怖特效化妝，到數碼特技革命搞怪搞得呼風喚雨，其實是人類借助千年神話，開發想像力的大功告成。想知怪物嚇人真相，兩個怪物頭號粉絲三年來孜孜走訪數十特效工作室，直擊傑出搞怪大師，《異形》《小魔怪》《未來戰士》《侏羅紀公園》《星河戰隊》等等怪物創作過程獨家披露，看創作者與怪物的激越關係，看怪物粉不離不棄old school 精神。巨大怪物情意結發「神」功，很像一部《科學怪人》哩！