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Charles Stross: Quantum of Nightmares (Laundry Files #11) - Spotlight
Books, Comedy Chris Well 3/14/22 Books, Comedy Chris Well 3/14/22

Charles Stross: Quantum of Nightmares (Laundry Files #11) - Spotlight

It’s a brave new Britain under the New Management. Crime is plummeting as almost every offense is punishable by death. And everywhere you look, there are people with strange powers…

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Frankenstein: The Two Faces of Dick Briefer's Frankenstein Monster
Flashback, Comics, Comedy Chris Well 2/21/22 Flashback, Comics, Comedy Chris Well 2/21/22

Frankenstein: The Two Faces of Dick Briefer's Frankenstein Monster

Comic book’s Dick Briefer created two different interpretations of the Frankenstein Monster. His interpretation in 1940 was horror. In 1943, he abruptly changed the series direction…

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SNL: Nightmare at 20,000 Feet
TV, Flashback, Comedy Chris Well 1/24/22 TV, Flashback, Comedy Chris Well 1/24/22

SNL: Nightmare at 20,000 Feet

“There’s Something on the Wing!” SNL with host Jude Law and musical guest Pearl Jam parodied the iconic Twilight Zone episode starring William Shatner…

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She-Hulk: Disney+ Preview
TV, Comics, Comedy Chris Well 11/19/21 TV, Comics, Comedy Chris Well 11/19/21

She-Hulk: Disney+ Preview

Disney+ Day 2021 Offered a First Look at the Upcoming ‘She-Hulk’ SeriesTatiana Maslany portrays Jennifer Walters, a lawyer specializing in superhuman-oriented legal cases.

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SNL: David Pumpkins (Haunted Elevator)
TV, Flashback, Comedy, Music Chris Well 10/29/21 TV, Flashback, Comedy, Music Chris Well 10/29/21

SNL: David Pumpkins (Haunted Elevator)

“Haunted Elevator” is a Saturday Night Live sketch about confused people trying to figure out the deal with this guy named David S. Pumpkins. The now-classic sketch starring Tom Hank was written by similarly confused people trying to figure out what his deal is.

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SNL: Mephistopheles and Andrew Dice Clay - It’s a Wonderful Life (Jon Lovitz)
Flashback, TV, Comedy Chris Well 10/22/21 Flashback, TV, Comedy Chris Well 10/22/21

SNL: Mephistopheles and Andrew Dice Clay - It’s a Wonderful Life (Jon Lovitz)

A shock comic wishes he were never born—and his guardian devil grants his wish. This episode of SNL came with a whirlwind of media coverage…

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The Munsters: 6 Episodes Where Herman Munster Goes Out For Sports
Flashback, Universal Monsters, TV, Comedy Chris Well 10/20/21 Flashback, Universal Monsters, TV, Comedy Chris Well 10/20/21

The Munsters: 6 Episodes Where Herman Munster Goes Out For Sports

Over the course of its classic run, the horror comedy The Munsters featured several episodes where Herman Munster was pressed to demonstrate his prowess (or lack thereof) in sports.

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The Munsters: 13 Secrets Every Fan Should Know
TV, Universal Monsters, Flashback, Comedy Chris Well 10/12/21 TV, Universal Monsters, Flashback, Comedy Chris Well 10/12/21

The Munsters: 13 Secrets Every Fan Should Know

In the pantheon of sitcom families, there are few as memorable as The Munsters. Despite being an iconic show in American culture, here are 13 things you may not know about the series.

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‘Hotel Transylvania 4’ Skipping Theaters, Headed For Streaming - UPDATED
Universal Monsters, Movies, Animation, Vampires, Zombies, Comedy Chris Well 10/7/21 Universal Monsters, Movies, Animation, Vampires, Zombies, Comedy Chris Well 10/7/21

‘Hotel Transylvania 4’ Skipping Theaters, Headed For Streaming - UPDATED

Van Helsing's mysterious "Monsterfication Ray" turns Johnny into a monster, while transforming Drac and his monster pals into humans! 

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Horror Q&A Steve Gladwin: “Slight edge of black comedy”
Books, Comedy, Interview Chris Well 9/20/21 Books, Comedy, Interview Chris Well 9/20/21

Horror Q&A Steve Gladwin: “Slight edge of black comedy”

“I write a lot of dark things in my work, but my short stories recently have been more quirky and off-beat. What all my work does have in common is that slight edge of black comedy and it's sometimes very dark.” The author on writing to music, his unpublished ghost stories, and his upcoming projects.

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The Munsters vs. Addams Family: What is the difference?
Flashback, TV, Universal Monsters, Comedy Chris Well 9/19/21 Flashback, TV, Universal Monsters, Comedy Chris Well 9/19/21

The Munsters vs. Addams Family: What is the difference?

The Addams Family and The Munsters were essentially developed at the same time. Both ran for two seasons each. Which Is Television’s True First Family of Fright?

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The Munsters: 5 Best Grandpa Episodes
Vampires, TV, Universal Monsters, Flashback, Comedy Chris Well 8/13/21 Vampires, TV, Universal Monsters, Flashback, Comedy Chris Well 8/13/21

The Munsters: 5 Best Grandpa Episodes

Classic sitcom The Munsters (1964-1966) featured a regular, suburban family that just happened to also be related to the Universal Monsters.

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The Munsters: 10 Crime Stories
Flashback, TV, Universal Monsters, Comedy Chris Well 8/9/21 Flashback, TV, Universal Monsters, Comedy Chris Well 8/9/21

The Munsters: 10 Crime Stories

It seemed like every week the Munsters ran into bank robbers, con artists, and smugglers…

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The Munsters: Help Wanted - Herman Gets New Jobs
TV, Flashback, Universal Monsters, Comedy Chris Well 7/12/21 TV, Flashback, Universal Monsters, Comedy Chris Well 7/12/21

The Munsters: Help Wanted - Herman Gets New Jobs

For a guy who worked so many years at a funeral home, Herman Munster sure took on a lot of new jobs.

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SNL: Cursed Mirror Workout (Nick Jonas)
TV, Flashback, Comedy Chris Well 7/5/21 TV, Flashback, Comedy Chris Well 7/5/21

SNL: Cursed Mirror Workout (Nick Jonas)

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WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS Spinoff: Watch The Trailer For WELLINGTON PARANORMAL
TV, Comedy Chris Well 6/22/21 TV, Comedy Chris Well 6/22/21

WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS Spinoff: Watch The Trailer For WELLINGTON PARANORMAL

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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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Dracula Comedy Roundup: Game, Movies, TV, Books, Comics, Videos
Flashback, TV, Universal Monsters, Vampires, Movies, Comics, Books, Comedy Chris Well 6/7/21 Flashback, TV, Universal Monsters, Vampires, Movies, Comics, Books, Comedy Chris Well 6/7/21

Dracula Comedy Roundup: Game, Movies, TV, Books, Comics, Videos

Many films have used the Count as a villain, while others have used him as a title character—or invoked his name as a buzzword or as shorthand…

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100 Best Horror Comedy Movies of All Time - Best Funny Scary Movies
Movies, Magic, Urban Fantasy, Universal Monsters, Vampires, Zombies, Comedy Chris Well 6/2/21 Movies, Magic, Urban Fantasy, Universal Monsters, Vampires, Zombies, Comedy Chris Well 6/2/21

100 Best Horror Comedy Movies of All Time - Best Funny Scary Movies

A for a whole range of tastes—from zombie comedies (zom-coms?) and funny vampire tales to ghost stories and monster-centric animated features for the whole family. 

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Monster Comedy Roundup: Movies, TV, Books, Games, Comics
Books, Comics, Movies, Animation, Vampires, Games, Flashback, Werewolves, Universal Monsters, Zombies, TV, Comedy Chris Well 5/8/21 Books, Comics, Movies, Animation, Vampires, Games, Flashback, Werewolves, Universal Monsters, Zombies, TV, Comedy Chris Well 5/8/21

Monster Comedy Roundup: Movies, TV, Books, Games, Comics

Links to news and articles about films that mix comedy and horror, from Dick Briefer's comedic take on the Frankenstein Monster to Monster Squad to Little Monsters. 

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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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