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Most Popular Posts 2024
Books, Movies, TV, Comics, Music, Universal Monsters, Zombies, Vampires, Aliens Chris Well 12/30/24 Books, Movies, TV, Comics, Music, Universal Monsters, Zombies, Vampires, Aliens Chris Well 12/30/24

Most Popular Posts 2024

Celebrating our articles that got the most views in the past year! Including stories about monsters in books, movies, TV, music, comic books, and more.

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Celebrating the Universal Monsters with the love song “Children of the Night”
Universal Monsters, Music Chris Well 10/6/23 Universal Monsters, Music Chris Well 10/6/23

Celebrating the Universal Monsters with the love song “Children of the Night”

The new song “Children of the Night” shows love for the Universal Monsters. We talk to the songwriters and the vocalist, plus share more info about Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, Phantom of the Opera, Invisible Man, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and the rest.

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Complete Ramses the Damned Mummy Series by Anne Rice and Christopher Rice
Mummies, Books Chris Well 7/9/23 Mummies, Books Chris Well 7/9/23

Complete Ramses the Damned Mummy Series by Anne Rice and Christopher Rice

Looking at the three books in the classic series from the Vampire Chronicles author and her son. “We had to make choices that were about best serving the existing material,” Christopher Rice said.

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The Mummy: 13 TV versions from Buffy, Doctor Who, Jonny Quest, and more
Mummies, Universal Monsters, Flashback, TV, Comedy Chris Well 5/13/23 Mummies, Universal Monsters, Flashback, TV, Comedy Chris Well 5/13/23

The Mummy: 13 TV versions from Buffy, Doctor Who, Jonny Quest, and more

Legends of the mummy have inspired TV episodes of more than a few classic shows. Check out our list and find several videos to re-watch important scenes…

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The Mummy: 15 Versions from Movies
Mummies, Universal Monsters, Flashback, Comedy, Movies Chris Well 11/26/22 Mummies, Universal Monsters, Flashback, Comedy, Movies Chris Well 11/26/22

The Mummy: 15 Versions from Movies

“Death is only the beginning…” The legends of the mummy have inspired more than a few stories in movies. Check out our list of mummy movies from the 1930s to the present day…

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Mummy Fiction Books by Anne Rice, Bram Stoker, R.L. Stine, more
Mummies, Flashback, Books, Comics Chris Well 11/23/22 Mummies, Flashback, Books, Comics Chris Well 11/23/22

Mummy Fiction Books by Anne Rice, Bram Stoker, R.L. Stine, more

The legends of the mummy have inspired stories from lots of surprising authors! Check our list of novels and short stories that unwrap ancient horror..

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Abbott and Costello vs. 13 Monsters—including Dracula, Mr. Hyde, and the Creature From the Black Lagoon
Movies, Flashback, Vampires, Werewolves, Universal Monsters, Comedy, Mummies Chris Well 10/13/22 Movies, Flashback, Vampires, Werewolves, Universal Monsters, Comedy, Mummies Chris Well 10/13/22

Abbott and Costello vs. 13 Monsters—including Dracula, Mr. Hyde, and the Creature From the Black Lagoon

Universal Studios had access to one of the world’s greatest comedy teams and several of the most stunning monsters. It made perfect sense to have them meet.

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Universal Classic Monsters: Debuts of Frankenstein, Dracula, The Mummy, and more
Universal Monsters, Flashback, Movies Chris Well 5/9/22 Universal Monsters, Flashback, Movies Chris Well 5/9/22

Universal Classic Monsters: Debuts of Frankenstein, Dracula, The Mummy, and more

Universal films set the standard with revolutionary makeup, mood-altering cinematography, and groundbreaking special effects.

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Anne Rice & Christopher Rice: Ramses the Damned: The Reign of Osiris (Spotlight)
Mummies, Books Chris Well 1/17/22 Mummies, Books Chris Well 1/17/22

Anne Rice & Christopher Rice: Ramses the Damned: The Reign of Osiris (Spotlight)

The gilded adventures of Ramses the Damned, iconic creation of the legendary bestselling author, continue in this breathtakingly suspenseful tale of a titanic supernatural power unleashed on the eve of war.

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Monster Mash: 13 Movies Where Frankenstein Meets Dracula Meets The Wolf Man
Universal Monsters, Movies, Vampires, Werewolves, Flashback, Comedy, Mummies Chris Well 6/15/21 Universal Monsters, Movies, Vampires, Werewolves, Flashback, Comedy, Mummies Chris Well 6/15/21

Monster Mash: 13 Movies Where Frankenstein Meets Dracula Meets The Wolf Man

Read on for a list of 13 monster movies that feature some combination of Frankenstein’s monster, Count Dracula, the Wolf Man, and assorted vampires, werewolves, mummies, and more.

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Flashback: Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)—“the best horror movie you never saw”
Flashback, Movies, Urban Fantasy, Comedy, Mummies Chris Well 4/24/20 Flashback, Movies, Urban Fantasy, Comedy, Mummies Chris Well 4/24/20

Flashback: Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)—“the best horror movie you never saw”

This horror comedy revolves around a nursing home menaced by an ancient Egyptian mummy. The home is saved by two elderly residents who claim to be Elvis Presley and John F. Kennedy…

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Universal Monster Land Coming to Orlando?
Universal Monsters, Mummies, Vampires, Werewolves Chris Well 3/7/20 Universal Monsters, Mummies, Vampires, Werewolves Chris Well 3/7/20

Universal Monster Land Coming to Orlando?

Is Universal working on theme park attractions celebrating their classic monsters Frankenstein’s monster, Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, the Wolf Man, Mummy, and more?

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Chris Well celebrates stories about monsters and the people who hunt them and/or love them. Over the years (please don’t ask how many), Chris has worked in different kinds of media as a writer, producer, performer, broadcaster, and/or college instructor. Now he hosts the website Monster Complex. Find out more about Chris at StudioWell.com.

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