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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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The Munsters on Thanksgiving in 1964
TV, Flashback, Comedy, Universal Monsters Chris Well 11/24/22 TV, Flashback, Comedy, Universal Monsters Chris Well 11/24/22

The Munsters on Thanksgiving in 1964

Thanksgiving in 1964 was a big deal for The Munsters. First, the family celebrated the U.S. holiday on the show. Then on Thanksgiving Day itself, Herman and Grandpa appeared at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. We've got videos from both…

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The Munsters: Why Did They Change Marilyn Munster?
Comedy, Universal Monsters, TV, Flashback Chris Well 11/18/22 Comedy, Universal Monsters, TV, Flashback Chris Well 11/18/22

The Munsters: Why Did They Change Marilyn Munster?

Classic sitcom The Munsters introduced viewers to a family of monsters - with a niece who was normal. Oddly, Marilyn was the one character where the actress kept getting replaced…

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Flashback: Katherine Dunn’s ‘Geek Love’ should come with a warning
Books, Comedy, Flashback Chris Well 11/17/22 Books, Comedy, Flashback Chris Well 11/17/22

Flashback: Katherine Dunn’s ‘Geek Love’ should come with a warning

The unforgettable story of a circus-geek family received a lot of praise. The book’s author, Katherine Dunn (1945-2016), was surprised by the success of the book…

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Why horror author Cherie Priest started writing paranormal mysteries
Books, Mysteries, Comedy Chris Well 11/14/22 Books, Mysteries, Comedy Chris Well 11/14/22

Why horror author Cherie Priest started writing paranormal mysteries

“The time had come for me to try something lighter and more obviously, aggressively fun.” A psychic travel agent and a Seattle PD detective solve murders in this quirky mystery series.

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Watch CeeLo Green and the Muppets party with Santa
Music, Christmas, Comedy Chris Well 11/13/22 Music, Christmas, Comedy Chris Well 11/13/22

Watch CeeLo Green and the Muppets party with Santa

In this festive music video, CeeLo Green joins the Muppets for an evening of Christmas cheer. Watch the group breaking into song (listen for the compelling mashup). Hang on for bonuses.

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Claire Chilton: The Demon Diaries series
Books, Comedy, Magic, Witches Chris Well 11/10/22 Books, Comedy, Magic, Witches Chris Well 11/10/22

Claire Chilton: The Demon Diaries series

Follow amateur witch Dora in a paranormal mystery series filled with pulse-racing action, humor, horror, and thriller themes beneath the cozy fun exterior.

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Halloween vs Christmas Town: Director Henry Selick wants credit
Music, Comedy, Christmas, Flashback, Movies Chris Well 11/6/22 Music, Comedy, Christmas, Flashback, Movies Chris Well 11/6/22

Halloween vs Christmas Town: Director Henry Selick wants credit

The king of Halloween Town stumbles upon Christmas Town. Listen to his song about the discovery, and find out more about the making of the movie “Nightmare Before Christmas.”

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Good Omens: Why Terry Pratchett wrote about the (somewhat funny) end of the world
Books, Comedy, Interview Chris Well 11/5/22 Books, Comedy, Interview Chris Well 11/5/22

Good Omens: Why Terry Pratchett wrote about the (somewhat funny) end of the world

The origins of the brilliantly dark, screamingly funny take on the last judgment of humankind. How the best-selling author of the Discworld series co-wrote the End-Times book “Good Omens.”

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Top 31 Hilarious Vampire Comedy Movies (21-31)—including Dracula: Dead and Loving It
Comedy, Vampires, Movies, Universal Monsters Chris Well 11/2/22 Comedy, Vampires, Movies, Universal Monsters Chris Well 11/2/22

Top 31 Hilarious Vampire Comedy Movies (21-31)—including Dracula: Dead and Loving It

More of our list of 31 of the best comedies that include vampires! Including The Munsters’ Revenge (1981), Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995), Rockula (1990), and more...

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The Munsters: 7 Classic Monsters in the Family
Universal Monsters, Flashback, TV, Movies, Comedy Chris Well 10/31/22 Universal Monsters, Flashback, TV, Movies, Comedy Chris Well 10/31/22

The Munsters: 7 Classic Monsters in the Family

When the creators of “The Munsters” first pitched the series, Universal wanted the sitcom to stick closer to these monsters they’d spent decades creating as part of Universal Monsters.

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Monster Mash Parody: Frankenstein’s Monster vs Psychotic Killers
Music, Universal Monsters, Comedy Chris Well 10/30/22 Music, Universal Monsters, Comedy Chris Well 10/30/22

Monster Mash Parody: Frankenstein’s Monster vs Psychotic Killers

A fun reboot of the song “Monster Mash” finds the Frankenstein’s Monster complaining about the newer monsters. Click through for 3 videos that include the song, plus take you behind the scenes.

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Rachel Harrison: ‘Such Sharp Teeth’—a darkly comedic love story [Spotlight]
Books, Werewolves, Comedy Chris Well 10/28/22 Books, Werewolves, Comedy Chris Well 10/28/22

Rachel Harrison: ‘Such Sharp Teeth’—a darkly comedic love story [Spotlight]

A young woman in need of a transformation finds herself in touch with the animal inside in this gripping, incisive novel. This darkly comedic love story is a brilliantly layered portrait of trauma, rage, and vulnerability.

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August Hill: ‘Division X’—supernatural horror filled with dark humor, adventure, and sinister creatures [Spotlight]
Books, Werewolves, Vampires, Comedy Chris Well 10/21/22 Books, Werewolves, Vampires, Comedy Chris Well 10/21/22

August Hill: ‘Division X’—supernatural horror filled with dark humor, adventure, and sinister creatures [Spotlight]

August Hill’s Division X is a supernatural horror filled with dark humor, adventure, and sinister creatures that leap off the pages. The first in a planned four-book series…

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Megan Thee Stallion on “Crazy” Addams Family + She-Hulk twerking
Comedy, Music, TV, Movies Chris Well 10/16/22 Comedy, Music, TV, Movies Chris Well 10/16/22

Megan Thee Stallion on “Crazy” Addams Family + She-Hulk twerking

Megan Thee Stallion rapped on a new song for Addams Family 2, and also showed up in TWO roles on the She-Hulk series. Check out the video for the first, and get details for the second.

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Why ‘She-Hulk’ paid tribute to 1970s Hulk series starring Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno
Comedy, Comics, TV, Flashback Chris Well 10/15/22 Comedy, Comics, TV, Flashback Chris Well 10/15/22

Why ‘She-Hulk’ paid tribute to 1970s Hulk series starring Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno

“Don’t make me angry. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.” The season finale for “She-Hulk” mimicked the opening from the 1978-1982 TV series “The Incredible Hulk.” Click through for behind-the-scenes info.

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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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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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