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The Best Episodes of Monstrum Season 7

Every episode of Monstrum Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Monstrum Season 7!

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 7 Episode 1 - How This Thing Became a Modern Bigfoot
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    #1 - How This Thing Became a Modern Bigfoot

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    A grainy 2007 video from Fresno, California, sparked an internet phenomenon—the Fresno Nightcrawlers. From cryptid lore to viral fame, this video explores how a 20-second clip turned into a legend, inspiring countless theories, debates, and even adorable merchandise.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Monstrum Season 7 Episode 2 - Why Are So Many People Seeing The Hat Man?
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    #2 - Why Are So Many People Seeing The Hat Man?

    S7:E2

    Countless people claim to have seen the Hat Man—a shadowy figure in a wide-brimmed hat—while experiencing sleep paralysis, bringing on an overwhelming sense of dread. Why do so many people, throughout time and across different cultures, report the same eerie encounter? Is it a neurological glitch or something more?

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Monstrum Season 7 Episode 3 - Why Does A Ghost Whale Terrorize The Japanese Coast?
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    #3 - Why Does A Ghost Whale Terrorize The Japanese Coast?

    S7:E3

    Lore of the ghostly whale skeleton, Bake-kujira, brings an ominous twist to stories of the revered marine giants in Japan. The entity is an omen of misfortune that emerged during the rise of industrial whaling in the 20th century. Is it a simple ghost story, or a warning of ecological collapse? And is Bake-kujira’s legend as relevant now as ever?

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Monstrum Season 7 Episode 4 - Why Did Vampires Become Sexy?
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    #4 - Why Did Vampires Become Sexy?

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    Why do vampires shift from terrifying to seductive and back again? Let's explore the long history of the vampire’s transformation—from monstrous fiend to gothic heartthrob—and what it says about our fears, desires, and identity. Sexy… scary… sexy… scary… it’s a cycle centuries in the making.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Monstrum Season 7 Episode 5 - The Terrifying Reign of the Beast of Gevaudan
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    #5 - The Terrifying Reign of the Beast of Gevaudan

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    Between 1764 and 1767, a mysterious creature terrorized the French countryside, leaving over 100 dead. Was it a monstrous wolf, a cryptid, or something more sinister? This is the chilling true story of the Beast of Gévaudan — a real-life horror that still haunts history.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Monstrum Season 7 Episode 6 - The Most Puzzling UFO Case of the 20th Century
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    #6 - The Most Puzzling UFO Case of the 20th Century

    S7:E6

    In 1952, a terrifying creature was spotted in Flatwoods, West Virginia — a 10-foot-tall creature with glowing eyes, a spade-shaped head, and cloaked in a metal skirt. Was it an alien, a Cold War experiment, or mass hysteria?In 1952, a terrifying creature was spotted in Flatwoods, West Virginia — a 10-foot-tall creature with glowing eyes, a spade-shaped head, and cloaked in a metal skirt. Was it an alien, a Cold War experiment, or mass hysteria?

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Monstrum Season 7 Episode 7 - Real Life Monster Hunters Are More Hardcore Than Fiction
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    #7 - Real Life Monster Hunters Are More Hardcore Than Fiction

    S7:E7

    How did Van Helsing go from academic in Dracula to action hero icon? This episode explores his evolution from Victorian scholar to monster-hunting legend, unpacking his role in the novel, pop culture legacy, and why he remains the ultimate supernatural slayer.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Monstrum Season 7 Episode 8 - The Disturbing Reasons We Invent Monsters
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    #8 - The Disturbing Reasons We Invent Monsters

    S7:E8

    What makes a monster? From folklore to horror films, monsters reveal cultural fears, moral lessons, and human desires. Let's talk about what creatures like vampires, werewolves, and Krampus teach us about ourselves—and how monster theory helps us trace the line between humanity and the unknown.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Monstrum Season 7 Episode 9 - These Mythical Monsters Turned Out To Be Real
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    #9 - These Mythical Monsters Turned Out To Be Real

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    With zebra legs, a giraffe tongue, and a unicorn’s reputation, the okapi sounds made-up—but it’s very real (and very cute). Once mistaken for a myth, this forest-dweller proves that not all monsters are imaginary… and some might just be hiding in plain sight.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Monstrum Season 7 Episode 10 - The Cursed Monster Born From Slavery
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    #10 - The Cursed Monster Born From Slavery

    S7:E10

    Ever wake up exhausted, like something drained the life out of you? The Boo Hag—a terrifying figure from Gullah Geechee folklore—might be to blame. This episode explores how a skinless monster became a powerful symbol of cultural memory, survival, and the legacy of oral storytelling in the African diaspora.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Monstrum Season 7 Episode 11 - The Deep Halloween Lore You Probably Don’t Know
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    #11 - The Deep Halloween Lore You Probably Don’t Know

    S7:E11

    Bats have long been symbols of death and darkness. But why? Their rise as Halloween’s spookiest icon traces back to ancient Celtic traditions, revealing how these harmless creatures turned into something far more evil. Join us under the Congress Street Bridge in Austin as we unravel the spooky myths, vampire lore, and Halloween history that turned these sky puppies into creatures of the night!

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Monstrum Season 7 Episode 12 - A Monster Expert Breaks Down KPop Demon Hunters
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    #12 - A Monster Expert Breaks Down KPop Demon Hunters

    S7:E12

    Why isn’t Korea’s most famous monster really all that scary? From mischievous tricksters to modern movie demons, dokkaebi evolved through centuries of folklore, Confucian values, and pop culture—culminating in KPop Demon Hunters.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Monstrum Season 7 Episode 13 - A Monster Expert's Take on Mascot Horror
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    #13 - A Monster Expert's Take on Mascot Horror

    S7:E13

    Mascot horror twists cheerful childhood icons into unsettling threats. Let’s look at how Five Nights at Freddy’s sparked a wave of creepy mascots, fan-made worlds, corporate irony, and horror reboots of nostalgic characters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Monstrum Season 7 Episode 14 - Meet The Pacific Northwest’s Most Mysterious Killer
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    #14 - Meet The Pacific Northwest’s Most Mysterious Killer

    S7:E14

    You never see it—until it’s too late. The 19th-century lumberjack legend of the Hidebehind and other shadowy beings across cultures play on humanity’s fear of unseen monsters. Why are invisible threats so terrifying, and what do they reveal about the human mind?

    Director:Unknown
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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"How This Thing Became a Modern Bigfoot" is the best rated episode of "Monstrum" season 7. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/13/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Why Are So Many People Seeing The Hat Man?".