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She-Hulk on Disney+: 8 Facts You Should Know Before Watching The Series UPDATED
Comics, TV, Comedy Chris Well 5/20/22 Comics, TV, Comedy Chris Well 5/20/22

She-Hulk on Disney+: 8 Facts You Should Know Before Watching The Series UPDATED

With the upcoming Disney+ series “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” a lot of people want to know more about her. Let’s bring you up to speed!

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‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Fans—16 Vampire Books You Should Check Out
Books, Vampires, Comedy Chris Well 5/19/22 Books, Vampires, Comedy Chris Well 5/19/22

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Fans—16 Vampire Books You Should Check Out

For fans of vampire stories that break into new territory, check out these 16 vampire books that offer their own unique spin on vampire mythology.

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Kendare Blake Q&A: ‘In Every Generation’ Revisits Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Books, Vampires, Comedy Chris Well 5/18/22 Books, Vampires, Comedy Chris Well 5/18/22

Kendare Blake Q&A: ‘In Every Generation’ Revisits Buffy the Vampire Slayer

First in an all-new series from New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake continues the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, featuring the next generation to defeat a powerful evil.

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K. Eason: The Weep Book Series
Books, Comedy Chris Well 5/14/22 Books, Comedy Chris Well 5/14/22

K. Eason: The Weep Book Series

Set in the universe of Rory Thorne, this sci-fi mystery follows a duo who investigate the strange happenings near a tear in space and time. Scroll down for the books, plus Q&As with the author.

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K. Eason Q&A + Thorne Multiverse Chronicles
Books, Comedy Chris Well 5/12/22 Books, Comedy Chris Well 5/12/22

K. Eason Q&A + Thorne Multiverse Chronicles

The Thorne books are a humorous science fiction duology that reimagines fairy tale tropes within a space opera. Find the two books in the series, plus quotes from interviews with the author.

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The Munsters: 9 Artistic Performance Episodes
Flashback, TV, Comedy, Universal Monsters, Music Chris Well 5/4/22 Flashback, TV, Comedy, Universal Monsters, Music Chris Well 5/4/22

The Munsters: 9 Artistic Performance Episodes

The family from Mockingbird Lane often sang and danced their way into viewers’ hearts. From the original series, here are examples of the characters sharing several performances.

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He’s Back! Beetlejuice The Musical + Alternate Versions of “The Whole Being Dead Thing”
Music, Comedy Chris Well 4/4/22 Music, Comedy Chris Well 4/4/22

He’s Back! Beetlejuice The Musical + Alternate Versions of “The Whole Being Dead Thing”

He’s back—and deader than ever! BEETLEJUICE is returning to Broadway and haunting a brand-new house. Based on Tim Burton’s dark comedy film, this hilarious musical resumes April 8, 2022.

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Complete The Laundry Files Series by Charles Stross
Magic, Books, Comedy Chris Well 4/3/22 Magic, Books, Comedy Chris Well 4/3/22

Complete The Laundry Files Series by Charles Stross

What if Occult Threats Were Fought by Cubicle Workers? Charles Stross’ The Laundry Files series is a workplace comedy that mixes Lovecraft with spycraft. As the author explains, “The basic premise of the series is sort of a mash-up." Find out about all the books in the series!

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Frankenstein’s Monster: 13 Alternate Versions
Flashback, Universal Monsters, TV, Movies, Books, Comedy, Comics Chris Well 4/2/22 Flashback, Universal Monsters, TV, Movies, Books, Comedy, Comics Chris Well 4/2/22

Frankenstein’s Monster: 13 Alternate Versions

The creature from Mary Shelley’s 1800s novel Frankenstein is one of the most recognized icons in storytelling, having spent more than 200 years being adapted into all sorts of media.

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MST3K Moves To Self-Distribution With New Episodes Premiering May
Flashback, TV, Comedy, Robots Chris Well 3/26/22 Flashback, TV, Comedy, Robots Chris Well 3/26/22

MST3K Moves To Self-Distribution With New Episodes Premiering May

After 30 Years, Cult Comedy Series Moves To Self-Distribution Via the Gizmoplex With New Episodes Premiering May 6-8

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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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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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