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The Best Episodes of Monstrum Season 6

Every episode of Monstrum Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Monstrum Season 6!

The world is full of monsters, myths, and legends and Monstrum isn’t afraid to take a closer look. The show, hosted by Emily Zarka, Ph.D., takes us on a journey to discover a new monster

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Monstrum Season 6 Episode 1 - Who Is This Japanese Yōkai That Is Obsessed With Your Butt?
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    #1 - Who Is This Japanese Yōkai That Is Obsessed With Your Butt?

    S6:E1

    What looks like a reptile-amphibian hybrid, has a dish shaped skull, smells like fish, is child-like and out to steal your crops and drown your livestock? The Japanese water yokai, Kappa.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Monstrum Season 6 Episode 2 - Where the Wild Things Are and the Darkness of Max's Inner Journey
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    #2 - Where the Wild Things Are and the Darkness of Max's Inner Journey

    S6:E2

    As a kid, the monsters in Where the Wild Things Are were downright frightening. But thinking about the book as an adult, it’s clear there’s something deeper to this fantastically monstrous story.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Monstrum Season 6 Episode 3 - Kong Unleashed: The Making of the Original 1933 Film
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    #3 - Kong Unleashed: The Making of the Original 1933 Film

    S6:E3

    In this episode, we explore the legacy of the monumental 1933 film, King Kong, its groundbreaking special effects, and the complex racial and colonial undertones that continue to shape our understanding of this timeless classic.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Monstrum Season 6 Episode 4 - Is This North American Sea Serpent Real or a Hoax?
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    #4 - Is This North American Sea Serpent Real or a Hoax?

    S6:E4

    Many say that the waters of America’s northern coasts are home to an elusive sea serpent of legend. Named Caddy! Or Cadborosaurus, for long. Sightings and testimonials go back generations. Who is Caddy? And why are serpentine water creatures among humanity’s most prevalent monsters?

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Monstrum Season 6 Episode 5 - Lost in the Backrooms: Exploring the Internet's Creepiest Liminal Space
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    #5 - Lost in the Backrooms: Exploring the Internet's Creepiest Liminal Space

    S6:E5

    Ever felt like a place seems real yet oddly unsettling? Welcome to The Backrooms, a digital folklore phenomenon that blurs the lines between reality and fiction, exploring the eerie and uncanny through playful, yet terrifying, community-driven digital storytelling.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Monstrum Season 6 Episode 6 - King Kong pt. 2
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    #6 - King Kong pt. 2

    S6:E6

    Since his 1933 movie debut, King Kong’s impact on our culture has been persistent. For nearly a century, Kong’s story has changed to reflect, and sometimes comment on, our society’s issues with racism, sexism, and fear of the unknown. Let’s talk about how well this iconic monster’s evolution keeps up with our changing times.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Monstrum Season 6 Episode 7 - La Lechuza: The Shape-Shifting Witch-Owl
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    #7 - La Lechuza: The Shape-Shifting Witch-Owl

    S6:E7

    You're walking home, a little tipsy, guided only by the moonlight. Suddenly, you sense something watching you: an unnervingly large owl with a human face! This is La Lechuza, a malevolent witch-owl from Tejano and Mexican folklore.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Monstrum Season 6 Episode 8 - The Mother of Vengeance: Grendel's Mom
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    #8 - The Mother of Vengeance: Grendel's Mom

    S6:E8

    The big baddie in Beowulf isn't actually the monster Grendel, but Grendel's Mother. Who maybe isn't a monster at all? Often depicted as a hideous beast or an alluring seductress, her true nature is debated. Despite appearances, she’s described in warrior terms, challenging traditional gender roles. Translation and interpretation have shape her lore as a fearsome yet misunderstood figure.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Monstrum Season 6 Episode 9 - The Ancient Terror of the Chinese Hopping Corpse, Jiangshi
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    #9 - The Ancient Terror of the Chinese Hopping Corpse, Jiangshi

    S6:E9

    Draped in Qing dynasty robes and sporting fanged teeth, long nails and grasping, outstretched arms, the Chinese hopping corpse, jiangshi, is a variation on the vampire that you won’t soon forget!

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Monstrum Season 6 Episode 10 - Why Manticore Is a Dungeons & Dragons Legend
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    #10 - Why Manticore Is a Dungeons & Dragons Legend

    S6:E10

    Featured in tabletop RPGs, card games, books, animated movies and shows, the manticore is a legend. And there’s a lot of speculation about the origins of the manticore. Is it a man-eating monster from Persian myth or simply a misidentified tiger?

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Monstrum Season 6 Episode 11 - The Unspoken Rules of Slasher Movies
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    #11 - The Unspoken Rules of Slasher Movies

    S6:E11

    The 1974 movies Black Christmas and Texas Chain Saw Massacre gave rise to what would become one of cinema’s most enduring genres: the slasher film. In this special episode, we’ll talk about the origins, evolution and cultural impact of these gory popcorn films and take a close look at the key tropes—masked killers, final girls, and gore—that continue to make make slashers iconic.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Monstrum Season 6 Episode 12 - Gremlins: The Myth and the Menace
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    #12 - Gremlins: The Myth and the Menace

    S6:E12

    You think you know Gremlins—but their story is far deeper than just the 1984 movie. Originally mischievous sprites blamed for aircraft malfunctions during WWI, they evolved into pop culture icons.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Monstrum Season 6 Episode 13 - Why Do These Christmas Monsters Want To Destroy the World?
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    #13 - Why Do These Christmas Monsters Want To Destroy the World?

    S6:E13

    The Greek Christmas monster Kallikantzaros is a mischievous, goblin-like creature that emerges during the 12 days of Christmas to wreak havoc. Rooted in ancient Greek traditions, this wild legend makes the holidays just a little bit creepier!

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Monstrum Season 6 Episode 14 - Why Did Changelings Terrorize the Victorian Age?
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    #14 - Why Did Changelings Terrorize the Victorian Age?

    S6:E14

    Let’s talk about the unsettling legend of changelings, creatures said to replace humans with eerie, imperfect copies. What are the historical, cultural, and psychological roots of this folklore?

    Director:Unknown
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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Who Is This Japanese Yōkai That Is Obsessed With Your Butt?" is the best rated episode of "Monstrum" season 6. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/8/2024. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Where the Wild Things Are and the Darkness of Max's Inner Journey".