Making ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE: Behind the Scenes
A depressed, reclusive vampire musician is rejoined by his centuries-old wife in this off-kilter romantic drama. Watch the videos for info about the making of the movie.
Great Forgotten Movies: Which Monster Movies Don’t Get Enough Love?
Looking for some monster movies worth checking out? Here are THIRTY creature features that deserve more attention—from undersea threats to weird city disasters to kaiju battles!
Mel Brooks: The Comedy Legend is 100 Years Old
Over his long career, the famed comedy storyteller’s works have included 1974’s Young Frankenstein, 1987’s Spaceballs, 1995’s Dracula: Dead and Loving It, plus so much more.
Wait—The Rock got the DC movies canceled?
If this is true, actor Dwayne Johnson tried working behind the scenes with his Black Adam movie. And his schemes to run the show made the whole DC movie series come crashing down…
Conan vs Masters of the Universe
Was He-Man actually made from canceled Conan the Barbarian toys? Investigating just how much the original sword-wielder Conn the Barbarian really influenced He-Man.
Godzilla: Happy Birthday to the Director Who Launched Kaiju Movies
Japanese film director Ishirō Honda is one of the key figures who brought the world Godzilla—and the launch of kaijus as a whole movie category.
Superman: 13 Alternate Versions
Few have reached the same heights as the Man of Steel. For Superman Day 2026, we look at various media where you can find stories about the Last Son of Krypton.
Hold the Ring: Fighting Hellboy, The Hulk, The Munsters, more
Horror, SF, and fantasy characters that come out boxing and wrestling, including Hellboy, The Hulk, and Herman Munster. Plus that boxer from the man who gave us Conan the Barbarian.
Predator: What’s the future for the sci-fi monster movie series?
The sci-fi/horror/action monster movies came back in a big way—but can they continue? “Where I’m at with Predator now, is, Oh my God, there are so many exciting things we can do.”
John Carpenter, Kurt Russell, Keith David talk 1982’s ‘The Thing’
New documentary The Thing Expanded explores the history of the 1982 horror classic—with more than 30 interviews! In-depth analysis will feature memories, facts, and theories about the movie.
Brendan Fraser’s The Mummy #4: Can They Make it Work?
Universal has people excited that Fraser and Weisz are coming back. But can the next sequel respect the original Mummy trilogy—and also build something workable for the future?
How giant bug movie THEM! changed monster movies forever
The first big bug feature, Them! is often considered the greatest of the genre. We share two videos that discuss the impact of the groundbreaking giant-bug-movie.
Watch the ALIEN series in order
Whether you’re new to the “Alien” franchise or getting ready tp watch all over again, here’s the correct order. (Which might be more complicated than you expected.)
“We belong dead!” Saluting the 1935 ‘Bride of Frankenstein’
Maybe the greatest monster movie ever, Bride of Frankenstein (1935) was directed by James Whale, and starred Boris Karloff and Colin Clive. The sequel also starred Elsa Lanchester in two roles.
Mothra Q&A: Translator Jeffrey Angles talks making the original kaiju fiction available in English!
Translator Jeffrey Angles talks making the original 1960s Mothra fiction available in English! “Tōhō’s monster movies are great fun, but they are also fantastically revealing windows….”
Godzilla Day 2025: What’s YOUR favorite Godzilla movie?
Godzilla’s first movie came out in 1954. In the years since, there have been dozens more Godzilla movies—with all sorts of angles and different approaches. Which do YOU like best?
Giant monster posts on Monster Complex
Here at Monster Complex, we talk about giant monsters a lot! Find links to several stories we’ve posted about Godzilla—plus other giant monsters, including Kong, Gamera, Ultraman, and more…
Imagination just got dangerous: The all-ages monster movie SKETCH
A new monster family movie aims to recapture the strength of 1980s family movies. “The movies of our childhood, they were not pulling punches. They were scary.”
Remembering Brian Wilson with The Flintstones
Pop music legend Brian Wilson wrote so many amazing songs. But I’m here to talk about “This Isn’t Love”—the song he wrote for the 2000 movie The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas.
Frank Gorshin—those episodes with Star Trek, The Munsters, and (of course) Batman
Celebrating the birthday of actor Frank Gorshin (1933-2005), my list of what we might watch for a “Frank Gorshin Festival.” Including details about these classic TV episodes.