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Behind the Monsters

5.620211 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

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

DirectorsGabrielle Binkley·Anthony Uro
WritersGabrielle Binkley·Anthony Uro
ProducersPhil Nobile Jr.·Kelly Ryan

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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 Gabrielle Binkley

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 Philo, AMC Plus and AMC+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Behind the Monsters on Netflix?

No, Behind the Monsters is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Philo and AMC Plus.

Is Behind the Monsters on Amazon Prime Video?

Behind the Monsters isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Behind the Monsters for free?

Behind the Monsters is available on Philo and AMC Plus in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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.