PBS series “Monstrum“ gets into the Halloween spirit this year with a special episode that breaks down the unspoken rules of a quintessential Halloween staple: Slasher movies. And you can watch this Halloween treat right now. “Monstrum” celebrates the world’s monsters, myths, and legends. The show, hosted by Emily Zarka, Ph.D., takes us on a […]
Dr. Emily Zarka earned a Doctor of Philosophy in English from Arizona State University, specializing in British Romantic literature with an emphasis on the Gothic. Dr. Zarka approaches literature and film through monsters, applying the theory that human history is monster history. She is the writer and host of the PBS Digital Studios series “Monstrum“, which looks at complex histories and motivations behind some of the world’s most famous monsters. Her teaching experience includes literature, composition, film and media, and humanities classes. Currently, she is on the faculty of the English Department at Arizona State University, teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in composition and literature.
