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Monstrum · S2E17 — Pontianak: The Vampiric Ghost of Southeast Asia
Season 2 episodes
1. Leshy: The Slavic Lord of the ForestFeb 21, 2020
2. The Dark Origins of Hansel and GretelFeb 28, 2020
3. The Crazed Hunt for the Himalayan YetiMar 26, 2020
4. Jinn: The Ancient Arabian ShapeshiftersMay 8, 2020
5. Slender Man: How The Internet Created a MonsterMay 29, 2020
6. What's In My (Go) Bag?Apr 7, 2020
7. Jorōgumo: The Deadly Spider Woman from Yokai LoreJul 29, 2020
8. Bunyip: Australia’s Mysterious Amphibian MonsterJul 29, 2020
9. The Fatal Song of the SirensJul 29, 2020
10. Unlocking the Mystery of Loch NessOct 18, 2020
11. The Original Urban Legend: Spring-Heeled JackOct 18, 2020
12. How Gargoyles Became MonstersOct 18, 2020
13. The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S.Oct 16, 2020
14. Why George Romero Changed Zombies ForeverOct 23, 2020
15. Modern Zombies: The Rebirth of the UndeadOct 30, 2020
16. Nuckelavee: Scotland’s Skinless Evil MonstrosityDec 14, 2020
17. Pontianak: The Vampiric Ghost of Southeast AsiaDec 14, 2020
18. Kasagonagá: The Cute, Kind Monster We All Need Right NowDec 23, 2020Synopsis
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.
