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Diana Rowland: Complete White Trash Zombie series
Books, Zombies, Comedy Chris Well 10/14/22 Books, Zombies, Comedy Chris Well 10/14/22

Diana Rowland: Complete White Trash Zombie series

Horror meets humorous urban fantasy in the award-winning White Trash Zombie series, a fun urban fantasy collection starring an ordinary Southern girl who became a zombie.

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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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She-Hulk + More Characters That Talk to the Audience
Flashback, Comics, TV, Movies, Comedy Chris Well 10/6/22 Flashback, Comics, TV, Movies, Comedy Chris Well 10/6/22

She-Hulk + More Characters That Talk to the Audience

When She-Hulk’s TV series debuted, did you see that part where she turns to the viewers and talks to them? We share several examples of TV, movie, and comics characters doing that…

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D.M. Guay: Complete horror comedy series 24/7 DEMON MART
Books, Comedy Chris Well 10/1/22 Books, Comedy Chris Well 10/1/22

D.M. Guay: Complete horror comedy series 24/7 DEMON MART

D.M. Guay’s 24/7 Demon Mart horror-comedy series is for fans of Terry Pratchett and Christopher Moore. If you love Exorcist-level demon vomit, brooding Lovecraftian hell monsters, and plenty of laughs, this series is for you.

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Reviewers Say Rob Zombie’s The Munsters “Fails”
Movies, TV, Comedy, Universal Monsters Chris Well 9/27/22 Movies, TV, Comedy, Universal Monsters Chris Well 9/27/22

Reviewers Say Rob Zombie’s The Munsters “Fails”

Rob Zombie’s 2022 film adaptation of the 1960s sitcom “The Munsters” is available. Unfortunately, reviewers are saying it’s as bad as we expected…

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Flashback: Joe Dante on ‘I Married a Witch’ (1942)
Flashback, Magic, Movies, Comedy, Witches Chris Well 8/18/22 Flashback, Magic, Movies, Comedy, Witches Chris Well 8/18/22

Flashback: Joe Dante on ‘I Married a Witch’ (1942)

Veronica Lake casts a seductive spell as a charmingly vengeful sorceress in this supernatural screwball classic. Director Joe Dante says, “It’s a delightful, charming, and very funny movie …”

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SNL: Wes Anderson Horror Trailer
TV, Comedy Chris Well 8/11/22 TV, Comedy Chris Well 8/11/22

SNL: Wes Anderson Horror Trailer

Saturday Night Live’s 2013 short asked what if filmmaker Wes Anderson made the horror film The Midnight Coterie of Sinister Intruders. SNL host Edward Norton played Owen Wilson.

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The Munsters in Color: 9 Examples Since 1964
Flashback, Universal Monsters, TV, Comedy Chris Well 6/9/22 Flashback, Universal Monsters, TV, Comedy Chris Well 6/9/22

The Munsters in Color: 9 Examples Since 1964

While The Munsters are better looking in black & white, there have actually been lots of times they were in color. We’ll share several examples of how the family returned to the screen.

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The Munsters: Herman Munster the Star
Flashback, TV, Universal Monsters, Comedy, Music Chris Well 6/9/22 Flashback, TV, Universal Monsters, Comedy, Music Chris Well 6/9/22

The Munsters: Herman Munster the Star

On classic 1960s sitcom The Munsters, Herman Munster regularly gained some kind of notoriety—including the several times he was mentioned on the radio, TV, or in the newspaper.

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Count Dracula: 13 Versions—From Dizzy to Daring
Vampires, Flashback, Comedy Chris Well 5/28/22 Vampires, Flashback, Comedy Chris Well 5/28/22

Count Dracula: 13 Versions—From Dizzy to Daring

The title character from Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula has been popular over time, and appearing in so many adaptations, riffs, and parodies in all kind of media.

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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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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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