Poll: What’s Your Favorite Monster Fiction?
Do you love stories about monsters and monster hunters? Whether you’re drawn to stories that terrify, that entrance, or that help you escape—there’s a wide variety of monster fiction or monsterfic out there. Which are your favorite kinds? Please vote in the poll below to help Monster Complex spotlight the movies, television shows, and authors you want to know more about!
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