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Monster Bugs, Attack! The Origins of ‘Big Bug’ Science Fiction

Insects make up 80 percent of the world’s species, so it's not all that surprising we’ve occasionally made them into monsters in science fiction and horror. What is staggering is why the “big bug” subgenre took off in the 1950s. Find out how nuclear weapons, the suburbs, the Cold War, and the pest control industry all contributed to a beloved film subgenre in this episode featuring special footage from our friends at Deep Look.

English
  • Originally Aired November 23, 2021
  • Runtime 13 minutes
  • Production Code 8wws89pdCDY
  • Network PBS Digital Studios
  • Created November 24, 2021 by
    shriek
  • Modified November 22, 2022 by
    shriek