Monstrum · SEASON 2
Pontianak: The Vampiric Ghost of Southeast Asia
Episode 17 · 2020-12-14
- Documentary
Episode overview
The pontianak, or kuntilanak, has long been a staple of Malay horror. In addition to serving as an allegory for the tension between traditional and modern cultural and spiritual practices, these monsters gave name to a real city. In this episode, you’ll learn how Islamic trade routes, animism, and the role of women in Southeast Asia contribute to stories of this notorious ghost.
Season 2 episodes
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2. The Dark Origins of Hansel and Gretel2020-02-28
3. The Crazed Hunt for the Himalayan Yeti2020-03-26
4. Jinn: The Ancient Arabian Shapeshifters2020-05-08
5. Slender Man: How The Internet Created a Monster2020-05-29
6. What's In My (Go) Bag?2020-04-07
7. Jorōgumo: The Deadly Spider Woman from Yokai Lore2020-07-29
8. Bunyip: Australia’s Mysterious Amphibian Monster2020-07-29
9. The Fatal Song of the Sirens2020-07-29
10. Unlocking the Mystery of Loch Ness2020-10-18
11. The Original Urban Legend: Spring-Heeled Jack2020-10-18
12. How Gargoyles Became Monsters2020-10-18
13. The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S.2020-10-16
14. Why George Romero Changed Zombies Forever2020-10-23
15. Modern Zombies: The Rebirth of the Undead2020-10-30
16. Nuckelavee: Scotland’s Skinless Evil Monstrosity2020-12-14
17. Pontianak: The Vampiric Ghost of Southeast Asia2020-12-14
18. Kasagonagá: The Cute, Kind Monster We All Need Right Now2020-12-23
