26 Swamp Monsters from Myths, Comics, X-Files, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more
There are swamp monsters at more than one comic book company—and, as you’ll see in this list, there are other sources involved, including mythology and TV…
Flashback: Shirley Jackson—The Haunting of Hill House
The classic supernatural thriller by an author who helped define the genre. Published in 1959, Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House has been hailed as a perfect work of unnerving terror.
Saturday Creature Features at Rosendale, NY
In Rosendale, NY, come see a series of classic (and wonderfully campy!) monster movies. Costumes will be encouraged, games will be played! Come by for the fun!
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.
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.
Flashback: Ultraman—Origin of Japan’s Greatest Hero
Making his debut in 1966, Ultraman is a giant superhero who fights giant monsters. Following the first series, a whole list of Ultra characters appeared in a whole bunch of other series.
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.
Everything Wrong with The “Trashfire Sequel” to Phantom of the Opera
Andrew Lloyd Webber told Entertainment Weekly, “The ending of the show is the ending of a chapter of my creative musical life because I can’t take it any further.”
Monsters Vs. ‘Murder, She Wrote’: Vampire, Witches, Ghosts, and the Headless Horseman
“Murder, She Wrote” was (kind of) presented as normal life, but there were a few episodes that featured supernatural themes, such as witches, ghosts, a vampire, and more.
King Kong: 13 Alternate Versions
The creature from 1933’s classic film has been borrowed, riffed, parodied, or outright stolen for a number of movies, comics, stage productions, and more.
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.
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.
Complete Gamera: Giant Monster Movies
Gamera is a giant monster, or kaiju, that appeared in a dozen Japanese films. Intended to compete with Godzilla, Gamera has become a Japanese icon in his own right…
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.
It's Lit: Why Edgar Allan Poe Isn't Just a Sad Boy
Unlike many great authors of Western classic literature, Poe is recognized by name and face almost more than the titles of his stories and poems.
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
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…
Complete Rodan: Giant Monster Movies
The supersonic beast Rodan was unleashed on the world in 1956's RODAN. Following the events of the original film, Rodan reappeared in several Godzilla films, as both ally and enemy.
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…
Frankenstein: Marvel Comics Superhero
Marvel Comics has a long history of both monsters and superheroes—including monsters that are superheroes. It’s only natural the ubiquitous Frankenstein’s Monster would join in.