Behind the Monsters

The Best Episodes of Behind the Monsters

Genre:Documentary
Network:Shudder

Every episode of Behind the Monsters ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Behind the Monsters!

A docu-series exploring how Chucky, Michael Myers, Pinhead and more came to be icons of the horror genre.
Episodes
6
Avg. Rating
6.7
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7.0
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  1. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Michael Myers

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    S1:E1

    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.

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  2. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Candyman

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    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.

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  3. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Chucky

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    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.

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  4. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Freddy

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    Perhaps the most recognizable horror icon, Freddy Krueger's one-liners and merchandise has proven to be enjoyed by horror and non-horror fans alike.

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  5. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Jason Voorhees

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    A look at the accidental creation of a machete-wielding avatar of conservative 1980s morality - one that, absent a new entry, a fiercely loyal fan base has taken to resurrecting on their own.

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  6. 5.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Pinhead

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    Emerging from a low budget independent film, this character who was simply called "Lead Cenobite" would become the undeniable symbol of pleasure and pain and the icon of the "Hellraiser" franchise.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Michael Myers" is the best rated episode of "Behind the Monsters". It scored 7/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/27/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Candyman".