Behind the Monsters

2021

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Behind the Monsters

7.6 | en | Documentary

A docu-series exploring how Chucky, Michael Myers, Pinhead and more came to be icons of the horror genre.

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Nov. 03,2021

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Nov. 10,2021

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7.6 | en | Documentary | More Info

Released: 2021-10-27 | Released Producted By: Stage 3 Productions , Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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A docu-series exploring how Chucky, Michael Myers, Pinhead and more came to be icons of the horror genre.

Genre

Documentary

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Behind the Monsters (2021) is now streaming with subscription on AMC+

Cast

Tony Todd , Robert Englund , Virginia Madsen , Nick Castle , Brad Dourif , Heather Langenkamp

Director

Anthony Uro

Producted By

Stage 3 Productions ,

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Tony Todd

as Self

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Robert Englund

as Self

The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault Abruptio Mad Props The Quantum Devil Natty Knocks Under the Bed FredHeads: The Documentary The Paloni Show! Halloween Special! Blumhouse's Compendium of Horror

Virginia Madsen

as Self

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Nick Castle

as Self

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Brad Dourif

as Self

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Heather Langenkamp

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