Monsters is a captivating horror anthology series that captured the imagination of too few during its original run.
It's a quiet October evening in the late '80s, and you find yourself flipping through channels on your trusty television set. Suddenly, you stumble upon a show that feels like a hidden treasure, a secret world of chilling stories and supernatural encounters. That show is Monsters. For many, it might have slipped under the radar, but for those who discovered it, it was a captivating journey into the macabre.
Despite its relatively quiet presence on television screens, Monsters found a second life in the realm of home video and cable TV. These releases of the series allowed fans to revisit their favorite episodes, introducing new generations to the show.
Monsters is hidden gem in the realm of horror television, but its loved by those who embraced it. So, whether you're a long-time fan or a curious newcomer, take a journey into the world of Monsters.
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Production Notes
This is the 307th episode of the Retroist Podcast and episode 9 of this season.
I have attempted this show before and never liked the results. I think I figured out what I wanted to focus on in this one, and I am happy with how it turned out.
I know this is not in the scheduled episodes, but I tend to go off-schedule during October and December. I hope you enjoy my themed choices.
The show is currently available on both YouTube and The Internet Archive.
If you listen to this on YouTube, the episode might be shorter than the mp3 version of the show. I sometimes have to remove some audio to play on YouTube.
I removed a lot from this episode. I had a lengthy episode discussion and more on the actors, makeup artists, and directors. It was just too many all at once. Better to focus on the show and its impressive ability to attract talent.
Had one more bit of retro audio in the show, it was just one too many.
I really hope they release the music from this show someday. I would love to hear it remastered.
This is a great interview and info page about the show.
Music on the show is, as always, by Peachy.
Thanks for listening to the show and I hope you have a great weekend.
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