Michelle Yeoh: 16 great fight scenes from the history-making Oscar winner
The major movie star has done great action scenes—including those with Jackie Chan, Star Trek, James Bond and the MCU. To celebrate Yeoh’s history-making win at the Academy Awards, we’re taking a look at some of her best fight scenes ever, including Shang Chi, Gunpowder Milkshake, and Super Cop.
Rebecca Mahoney Q&A: The Memory Eater—“There are parts in every person a bit scarier than we like to show our loved ones.”
Today, Monster Complex is interviewing author Rebecca Mahoney about her new novel The Memory Eater: A teen girl must save her town from a memory-devouring monster in this piercing exploration of grief, trauma, and memory.
Star Trek star Michael Dorn is writing a comic book starring STEEL
DC Comics has announced some big changes coming to their lineup of comic book series. One big piece of news is that Star Trek veteran Michael Dorn is writing a new comic book starring Black superhero John Henry Irons, who is a tech genius armored up as Steel.
Christopher Fowler: Complete Bryant & May Mysteries In Order
The edgy, suspenseful, and darkly funny Bryant & May mysteries star two cranky but brilliant old detectives. Listing all the occult-flavored mysteries solved by London’s Peculiar Crimes Unit.
Christopher Fowler: The real-life background of Bryant & May
We lament the recent death of author Christopher Fowler, who wrote the witty occult-flavored murder mystery series Bryant & May. In this author interview, Fowler had lots to share about the Bryant & May universe he created, including the real life origins of the Peculiar Crimes Unit. “It’s not entirely made up.”
RIP Christopher Fowler—whose off-center detectives solved unusual murders with often an occult angle
Celebrating the life and work of the late mystery writer Christopher Fowler, who gave us the occult-flavored impossible crime series Bryant & May.
Horror comedy Q&A: N.R. Alexander—“I want a monster who scares me but also makes me seriously consider their way.”
“Go To Hell [is] inspired by my super weird, vivid, and often very detailed dreams.” In our interview with N.R. Alexander, the author talks about what inspired his new book, explains his unique spin on monster fiction, and shares his pet peeves that others have written.
Watching Addams Family onstage
The Addams Family is set when Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family—a man her parents have never met.
D.M. Guay: Horror Author Q&A—“My goal is to hope like hell it will make readers laugh.”
In our interview with D.M. Guay about her 24/7 Demon Mart horror-comedy series, the author shares her favorite things about the section of the genre she writes, why she prefers supernatural stories (which involve not-humans), and the deal with her engaging monster comedy newsletter.
Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda—a ground-breaking anthology with stories from amazing authors
Celebrating the great Marvel Comics character Black Panther and his African home of Wakanda, this ground-breaking prose anthology features 18 short stories penned by an all-star cast of authors. Find out more and hear all the great comments from critics.
The Memory Eater: A teen must save her town from a memory-devouring monster
Rebecca Mahoney returns with a haunting and wholly original new novel about a young woman who must save her town from a memory-devouring monster. Find out more here…
“Addams Family” metal cover by Violet Orlandi
The theme for the 1964 TV series “The Addams Family” gets a heavy metal remake by Violet Orlandi and friends. The track was written by longtime Hollywood composer Vic Mizzy.
‘Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.’ in U.S. theaters March 22, 2023
Classic 2003 film with Godzilla, Mothra and Mechagodzilla will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a one-night-only event. Find out more about the making of the film—and how it connected with the larger Godzilla franchise.
N.D. Jones: Fairy Tale Fatale is an urban fantasy romance series reimagining fairy tales
Find out how N.D. Jones is impacting publishing, learn about the story that inspired her to write a special brand of paranormal romance, and read up on the books in her Fairy Tale Fatale series. “What makes my brand of romance special is that I write what I see as a dearth in the paranormal romance genre.”
Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”—listen to 60 cover versions here!
An epic hit from Michael Jackson, our video playlist features Jackson’s official music video of “Thriller”—plus original cover versions from more than 60 artists including R&B versions, heavy metal covers, acoustic renditions, a cappella and more.
See Nicolas Cage as Dracula in the Horror Comedy ‘Renfield’
The upcoming horror comedy movie Renfield finds Count Dracula’s manservant taking on a new perspective in modern-day New Orleans—even attending a support group—-when he falls in love with a traffic cop. Watch the trailer and find out more about the film here.
Stephen King: ‘The Shining’—when the author explored his own secrets
In Stephen King’s classic novel The Shining, Jack Torrance’s new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. “Consciously, King was writing Jack Torrance as a kind of exorcism,” author Grady Hendrix says.
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: 13 Facts Behind the Disney+ Series
Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur features 13-year-old genius Lunella Lafayette and a Tyrannosaurus she yanked out of the past. Here are 13 facts around the series to help you appreciate them…
Will Smith vs Freddy Krueger—and the courts
Will Smith’s hip-hop hit “A Nightmare on My Street” riffs on an imagined encounter with monster Freddy Krueger. Which led to a court case…
Zombie love story? The roots behind WARM BODIES
The 2013 zombie movie Warm Bodies is a romantic comedy based on Isaac Marion’s 2010 novel—which, the author admits, is inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Find out ore about the movie and the books from the author himself.