Monsters
Overview
Monsters, a horror anthology series that aired from 1988 to 1991, captivated audiences with its chilling tales of the supernatural. Reruns found a home on the Sci-Fi Channel in the '90s and later on Chiller, NBC Universal's horror-focused network. Sharing a producer with Tales from the Darkside, Monsters leaned heavily into horror, featuring diverse creatures ranging from animatronic puppets to mutated lab rats. Each episode often concluded with a dark twist, exposing the folly of human greed or arrogance, while a subtle comedic undertone added an eerie complexity to the narratives, setting it apart from typical horror fare.
Episodes
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1
The Feverman
A desperate father turns to an unconventional healer in a final attempt to save his sick daughter.
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2
Holly's House
A puppeteer known for her beloved children's show begins to experience her puppet moving and speaking independently. As the strange occurrences intens...
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3
New York Honey
A man finds himself enchanted by a stunning temptress, only to discover that she is actually a giant bee.
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4
The Vampire Hunter
Will the legendary vampire hunter be able to rescue his friend in time, or will his longtime adversary succeed in either murdering the young man or tr...
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5
My Zombie Lover
While her family is out hunting zombies, a young woman finds herself home alone when she unexpectedly receives a visit from a former classmate.
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6
Where Is the Rest of Me?
A deranged scientist creates a formula that prevents corpses from decaying.
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7
The Legacy
Dale stumbles upon the hidden retreat of Fulton Pierce, a legendary horror actor who has since passed away. As he examines the actor's vintage make-up...
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8
Sleeping Dragon
Researchers stumble upon a time capsule, completely oblivious to the slumbering dragon hidden within.
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9
Pool Sharks
Gabe, a skilled pool player, unexpectedly gets drawn into a high-stakes match against Natasha, an alluring vampire with a deadly charm.
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10
Pillow Talk
A man feeds a monster that resides in his bedroom.
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11
Rouse Him Not
A new artist finds her muse in the house she has just relocated to, unaware of its troubling past. The previous occupant, a witch, has left behind an ...
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12
Fools' Gold
A team of miners accidentally discovers a hidden chamber filled with a vast treasure. However, to claim their newfound riches, they must confront the ...
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13
Glim-Glim
A strange illness has swept through the town, claiming the lives of nearly everyone, and Amy's father is convinced that the grotesque alien lurking in...
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14
Parents from Space
A girl struggling under the harsh treatment of her foster parents finds herself unexpectedly liberated when aliens invade and take control of their bo...
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15
The Mother Instinct
A deceitful and worthless husband schemes to extract money from his mother-in-law after discovering that her fruit can create a serum that enhances hu...
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16
Their Divided Self
Siamese twins seek help from a psychologist.
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17
Taps
Suzy takes the life of her lover, a gifted tap dancer. In a twist reminiscent of "The Telltale Heart," she dismembers the corpse to conceal the eviden...
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18
The Match Game
A group of four friends enters an eerie Victorian mansion to engage in a spooky game. They take turns adding to a ghost story while a match flickers i...
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19
Rain Dance
A selfish couple finds themselves trapped in a parched land, intent on taking advantage of the local inhabitants and their treasures. The indigenous t...
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20
Cocoon
A detective enlists the help of his psychic girlfriend to uncover the identity of a rich woman who has astonishingly emerged from an accident unscathe...
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21
All in a Day's Work
A witch tries to protect herself against a demon.
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22
Satan in the Suburbs
After outsmarting Lucifer in a wager, a devil is granted a unique opportunity: to take a single, struggling housewife under his wing to help him pen h...
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23
Mannequins of Horror
A nurse attempts to assist a patient fixated on refining his clay mannequins. Unbeknownst to her, the bond he shares with these creations runs much de...
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24
La Strega
A man sets out to exact revenge on a shopkeeper he suspects is a witch responsible for his mother's death through a curse.
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1
The Face
Two brothers decide to rob an elderly woman's home, but things take a deadly turn when they end up killing her. In the struggle, she manages to bite o...
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2
Portrait of the Artist
At a local art exhibit, the showcased pieces might hold a darker secret as the eerie figures on display bear a striking resemblance to individuals who...
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3
A Bond of Silk
A newly married couple quickly realizes the truth behind the saying "you get what you pay for" when their honeymoon suite turns out to be far from the...
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4
Rerun
A student unexpectedly revives a recently departed television star, who declares his everlasting affection for her.
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5
Love Hurts
A DMV worker finds himself drawn into a passionate affair, but his wife and father-in-law serve as his only obstacles. Undeterred, the enchanting woma...
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6
The Farmer's Daughter
A man seeks refuge at a farm for the night and is taken aback to find himself sharing a room with the farmer's lovely daughter.
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7
Jar
A private investigator on the hunt for a missing individual stumbles upon an innkeeper who peddles enigmatic jars.
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8
The Demons
An extraterrestrial inadvertently brings forth an insurance agent, who, in a bid to fulfill his master's commands, must go on to conjure a demon of hi...
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9
Reaper
In a nursing home, an elderly resident strikes a bargain with the Grim Reaper. Desperate to extend her life, she negotiates terms that could change he...
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10
The Mandrake Root
As Angela tidies up her grandmother's old house, she discovers an unusual plant sprouting in the basement. To her shock, it eventually transforms into...
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11
Half as Old as Time
An elderly man stumbles upon a Fountain of Youth, but it comes with a hefty price.
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12
Museum Hearts
A deceitful man ends up trapped in a museum after closing time, accompanied by three women: his unsuspecting girlfriend, the mistress he’s been unfa...
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13
Habitat
A young girl decides to volunteer for a research study on an alien spacecraft, excited about the adventure ahead. However, as time passes, she begins ...
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14
Bed and Boar
A traveling salesman checks into a hotel and ends up staying next to a stunning woman and her husband, who conceals a troubling secret.
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15
Mr. Swlabr
Roy Barton endures a bleak existence, having become a servant to his mother and sister ever since his father abandoned them. Just when things seem hop...
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16
Perchance to Dream
A psychiatrist teams up with a young girl to assist a man plagued by bizarre dreams that could lead to his downfall.
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17
One Wolf's Family
A pack of werewolves struggles to fit into contemporary American life as they navigate the challenges of blending in with humans while keeping their t...
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18
The Offering
Following a car accident that leaves him with a head injury, a man in the hospital begins to see an unusual creature. He comes to believe that this be...
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19
Far Below
A curious city official inadvertently discovers a clandestine operation hidden below the New York Subway system.
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20
Micro Minds
Two scientists experience a monumental discovery when their antenna picks up a signal from extraterrestrial intelligence. To their astonishment, they ...
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21
Refugee
An American spy is assigned one final mission: to assist a Soviet scientist in her escape. However, he soon discovers that the threats they face are f...
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22
The Gift
A young boy finds himself abducted and trapped in the basement of a secluded cabin. There, he encounters an unusual creature, who turns out to be a ma...
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23
The Bargain
A shy bookshop owner has deep feelings for a regular customer who hardly notices her presence. One day, she decides to call a number from a vintage ma...
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24
The Family Man
A young boy becomes determined to shield his family from an alien threat that only he can perceive through the glasses of his deceased father. Utilizi...
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Stressed Environment
In a laboratory setting, scientists armed with pesticides find themselves under siege by a swarm of mutant rats. These creatures pose a significant th...
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2
Murray's Monster
A psychiatrist grappling with his own issues stemming from his wife’s behavior stumbles upon an unexpected breakthrough. He realizes that one of his...
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3
Bug House
A man wakes up to discover he's in a house where the woman living there seems completely unfazed by the numerous bugs crawling around.
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4
Cellmates
A young inmate, eagerly anticipating his release thanks to his wealthy father, learns that he has actually been locked up in the wrong cell.
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5
Outpost
The commander of a planetary station uncovers the true nature of a creature that runs a mining operation on a treacherous planet.
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6
The Hole
During the Vietnam War, a group of soldiers stumbles upon a bunker that conceals a hidden secret within its walls. As they explore the depths of this ...
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7
Small Blessings
A young family struggles to manage life with their unusually demanding and deformed baby, who has an insatiable appetite for meat. As they navigate th...
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8
A Shave and a Haircut, Two Bites
Two teens suspect that the barber shop on the other side of the street might be a covert gathering spot for vampires in their town.
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9
The Young and the Headless
The relationship between two doctors hits a snag when the woman’s husband, long thought to be dead, reappears, stirring up old feelings despite her ...
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10
The Waiting Game
In the aftermath of a nuclear disaster, just two groups survive: humans taking refuge in a tightly sealed shelter and vampires that have emerged from ...
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11
Sin-Sop
A self-proclaimed faith healer has established a distillery-like operation for those willing to pay. The man, once considered the epitome of vice, now...
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12
A New Woman
As a wealthy elderly man approaches death, his heartless mistress threatens to undermine what could be his final act of decency. In response to her me...
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13
Malcolm
A husband unearths a long-forgotten piece of himself as he reconnects with his passion for music, a part of his life he abandoned years ago for the sa...
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14
Household Gods
After becoming a mother, she attempts to juggle her job alongside household responsibilities, but everything quickly spirals out of control. To her sh...
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15
The Space Eaters
Two men come across a victim who insists that his brain has been consumed. After verifying his disturbing account, they gear up to confront the alien ...
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16
The Waiting Room
A father takes his son and his new wife to a hotel that holds special memories for him and his late wife. There's an underlying purpose for their visi...
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17
Leavings
Two police officers are unsettled by recent reports of individuals missing limbs, as well as others who seem to be bizarre composites of different bod...
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18
Desirable Alien
A caseworker with the United States Immigration Service is determined to uncover the secrets behind her subject's captivating influence.
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19
A Face for Radio
A witty late-night radio show host finds himself captivated by a female guest who asserts she was taken by aliens. She insists that they bestowed upon...
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20
Werewolf of Hollywood
A screenwriter is given the challenge of creating a horror movie centered around a werewolf who works as an executive. However, the project takes a da...
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21
Talk Nice to Me
A charming columnist finds himself plagued by mysterious phone calls from a woman whose identity he can't uncover. She's eerily aware of his activitie...
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22
Hostile Takeover
A ruthless CEO is thriving in business thanks to the power of voodoo, but he soon discovers, too late, that this dark magic demands a hefty toll.
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23
The Maker
A homeless man crosses paths with an individual who possesses the extraordinary ability to conjure anything he wishes into existence.
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24
The Moving Finger
A man finds himself in a bizarre struggle against a giant finger that emerges from the drain of his kitchen sink.
