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Behind the Monsters

5.720211 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

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

DirectorsAnthony Uro·Gabrielle Binkley
WritersGabrielle Binkley·Anthony Uro
ProducersKelly Ryan·Phil Nobile Jr.

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Michael Myers
Oct 27, 2021 7.0
E2
Candyman
Nov 3, 2021 7.0
E3
Chucky
Nov 10, 2021 7.0
E4
Freddy
Nov 17, 2021 7.0
E5
Jason Voorhees
Nov 24, 2021 7.0
E6
Pinhead
Dec 1, 2021 5.0

Cast · Directed by Anthony Uro

TTTony Todd
Tony Todd
Self
RERobert Englund
Robert Englund
Self
VMVirginia Madsen
Virginia Madsen
Self
NCNick Castle
Nick Castle
Self
BDBrad Dourif
Brad Dourif
Self
HLHeather Langenkamp
Heather Langenkamp
Self
LSLin Shaye
Lin Shaye
Self
RTRyan Turek
Ryan Turek
Self
TSTom Savini
Tom Savini
Self
KYKevin Yagher
Kevin Yagher
Self
BRBernard Rose
Bernard Rose
Self
NDNia DaCosta
Nia DaCosta
Self

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Behind the Monsters — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Behind the Monsters?

Behind the Monsters is streaming on Shudder, AMC+ and AMC Plus in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Behind the Monsters on Netflix?

No, Behind the Monsters is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Shudder and AMC+.

Is Behind the Monsters on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Behind the Monsters is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Behind the Monsters for free?

Behind the Monsters is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video in Australia.

How many seasons are in Behind the Monsters?

Behind the Monsters has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2021.

Are all episodes of Behind the Monsters out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of Behind the Monsters are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Behind the Monsters?

No — Behind the Monsters ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.