Coming Soon: Killer Tomatoes—The Novel!
A novelization of the 1978 cult classic Attack of the Killer Tomatoes is on the way from Bram Stoker Award-winner Jeff Strand. (Wait. What?) “The movie is shamelessly silly,” the author says, “which gave me license to go completely bonkers with the novelization.”
‘Addams Family’ and ‘Addams Family Values’ scores by Marc Shaiman—listen now
The video playlist inside includes the scores for both ‘Addams Family’ and ‘Addams Family Values,’ written by Marc Shaiman. One reviewer called the scores “lush and wacky.”
Nicolas Cage is Dracula—but RENFIELD is “Really Nicholas Hoult’s movie”
Nicholas Cage talks about the challenges (and fun) of his role as Dracula in the horror comedy RENFIELD, when Count Dracula’s manservant takes on a new perspective in modern-day New Orleans—even attending a support group.
How the director got Hammer to deliver Addams Family “Groove”
“Addams Groove,” performed by hip-hop artist Hammer, introduced a whole new generation to the horrific household. Watch the original music video, plus behind-the-scenes info…
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.
Christopher Fowler: Complete Bryant & May Mysteries In Order
Edgy, suspenseful, and darkly comic, the riveting Bryant & May mystery series stars two cranky but brilliant old detectives. Including all 22 volumes of bizarre, occult-flavored mysteries solved by the London Police Department’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.
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.
“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.
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.
Herman Munster sings “Dem Bones” about Dr. Frankenstein
On classic 1960s sitcom “The Munsters,” Herman sings an old folk song and manages to score a hit on the radio The video playlist includes Herman performing the song, plus a longer segment of the episode to enjoy more context.
Top 13 Frankenstein posts of 2022
The novel Frankenstein continues to inspire stories—and debates—about science and humanity. Monster Complex is a big fan of Frankenstein’s Monster. We have several articles that have been posted. Here are 13 worth checking out…
‘Young Frankenstein’ Original Broadway Cast Recording—listen now!
Mel Brooks turned his 1974 comedy film Young Frankenstein into a stage musical comedy. Come inside to listen to the whole cast album, plus to read more details about the musical’s creators.
Top 61 Monster Complex posts in 2022 about authors and books
Here at Monster Complex we explore the pages of urban fantasy, horror, supernatural thrillers, paranormal, zombie, vampire, magic and other kinds of monster fiction. Here are the most popular articles about horror fiction that folks were reading on Monster Complex last year…
Top 13 The Munsters posts in 2022
Monster Complex talks about The Munsters a lot. Take a look at the list of our most-read articles from the past year that referenced the famed monster family.
Top 40 Vampire Posts on Monster Complex in 2022
We cover a lot of vampire fiction here on Monster Complex. As we enter 2023, we thought it’d be nice to highlight the most popular “vampire” articles from the past year.
Wait—The Munsters theme had LYRICS?
Who wrote the theme to The Munsters? We answer that plus offer multiple official versions of the song—including two official versions with different lyrics!
SNL: Threatening Santa Claus
In this Christmas sketch from Saturday Night Live, Santa Claus has his elves reading Christmas letters—and quickly discovers a series of Christmas letters from a persistent man…