Monstrum - S03E16: Monster Bugs, Attack! The Origins of ‘Big Bug’ Science Fiction

Name: Monster Bugs, Attack! The Origins of ‘Big Bug’ Science Fiction
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021-11-23

Nov 23, 2021DocumentarySeason 3, Episode 16

Insects make up 80 percent of the world’s species, so it's not all that surprising we’ve occasionally made them into monsters in science fiction and horror. What is staggering is why the “big bug” subgenre took off in the 1950s. Find out how nuclear weapons, the suburbs, the Cold War, and the pest control industry all contributed to a beloved film subgenre in this episode featuring special footage from our friends at Deep Look.

Cast: Dr. Emily Zarka

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Monstrum S03E16 Synopsis

Monstrum "Monster Bugs, Attack! The Origins of ‘Big Bug’ Science Fiction" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 2021-11-23, this episode is part of Season 3 of Monstrum. Featuring performances from Dr. Emily Zarka among the cast. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Insects make up 80 percent of the world’s species, so it's not all that surprising we’ve occasionally made them into monsters in science fiction and horror. What is staggering is why the “big bug” subgenre took off in the 1950s. Find out how nuclear...