Fido (2006): Putting zombies to work? This zombie comedy has it figured out.
In a world where radiation from space has turned the dead into zombies, ZomCon has created a remote control collar that turns hungry zombies into servants. Watch this behind-the-scenes video.
How a robot Julie Newmar EXCITED viewers in this overlooked 60s sitcom before she was Catwoman
This video looks at 1960s sitcom My Living Doll and how actress Julie Newmar had TV viewers IN LOVE WITH HER before she was Catwoman. “[My Living Doll] was…was probably my best work.”
Making WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS: Behind the scenes of the original movie
The 2014 movie What We Do in the Shadows is a hilarious mockumentary horror comedy that follows three vampire roommates. This video is a rare visit behind the scenes of the making of the original movie.
That BEETLEJUICE cartoon: The Story of Beetlejuice: The Animated Series
The popular Beetlejuice cartoon show found the ghostly con-man trying to scam residents of the Netherworld or the mortal world. Watch this video for more about the world created by the Beetlejuice cartoon.
Wait—a ghost story on ‘Green Acres’?
Talking about the offbeat (and hilarious) Halloween episode of 1960s sitcom Green Acres focused on a ghost haunting Hooterville. “She said she’d come back someday and haunt anybody who ever mentioned her name…”
Keaton says Beetlejuice 2 being made “exactly” like original
Warner Bros. is finally making Beetlejuice 2, directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton. The actor says making the sequel is “the most fun I’ve had working on a movie in I can’t tell you how long.”
Making BEETLEJUICE: Behind The Scenes from Special FX
Watch behind the scenes footage from making the 1988 horror comedy movie. The film has also inspired a cartoon TV show, video games, and a stage musical. There’s even a cookbook on the way!
Grady Hendrix on Horrorstör: “I’m not sure we should talk about humor and horror like they’re two separate things anymore?”
Horror comedy novelist Grady Hendrix explains the weird origins of his retail horror comedy novel. “I never set out to write horror. I really only wanted to write stories about the world I see around me.”
How strong is Herman Munster? 19 examples from The Munsters
While it’s generally assumed that Frankenstein’s Monster is strong—it’s logical to believe that he would only be as strong as, well, a human. But how strong is Herman Munster? Take a look at these examples from the original series “The Munsters”…
The Mummy: 13 TV versions from Buffy, Doctor Who, Jonny Quest, and more
Legends of the mummy have inspired TV episodes of more than a few classic shows. Check out our list and find several videos to re-watch important scenes…
Coming soon: SEASON OF SKULLS continues the Laundry Files by Charles Stross
Season of Skulls continues Hugo Award-winning author Charles Stross’ Lovecraftian Laundry Files series, perfect for fans of weird fiction and bureaucratic humor with a technological twist. Find out more about the series and the new book.
Cocaine Bear Pitch Meeting: “It was on the news and everything.”
Horror comedy movie Cocaine Bear (2023) featured a black bear that swallowed like 75 pounds of lost cocaine. This fake pitch meeting for the movie features YouTube comedian Ryan George.
Harry Belefonte’s impact on horror comedy ‘Beetlejuice’: “I had kids all over me: ‘Oh! The guy from ‘Beetlejuice’!’”
The world recently lost singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte (1927-2023), whose popular songs included “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” and “Jump in the Line (Shake, Senora)”—both of which were in the movie Beetlejuice. In fact, you can watch those clips now!
Making a BEETLEJUICE SEQUEL—it’s (probably) happening!
Is Warner Bros. finally making Beetlejuice 2? After floating in development for years, Warner Bros. mentioned as part of their CinemaCon 2023 panel that Beetlejuice 2 is going to happen. Wednesday star Jenna Ortega is reported as possibly part of the Beetlejuice sequel cast. More info here.
Top 31 Vampire Comedy Movies (Ranked by IMDb)
Celebrating some of the funniest monster movies ever made! “The neighbors can see you flying around the house. Do you want to draw attention to this house, hmm?” Vampires can turn up in some uproarious comedies. Check out our list to find behind-the-scenes details for these movies.
When ‘The Simpsons’ Turned ‘Planet of the Apes’ Into a Musical
One of The Simpsons best classic episodes, “A Fish Called Selma” featured an amazing parody of Broadway with its Planet of the Apes stage musical.
Multiverse Fiction: 22 Diverting Examples of Parallel Universe Stories
Lately, there have been lots of references to alternate realities in pop culture, including the Oscar-winning movie Everything Everywhere All At Once. Interested in exploring some of these examples? In the list below were going to look over several cases, ranging from literature, TV, movies, and more.
Q&A: Jeff Strand on novelizing Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: “The movie is absolutely ridiculous, and thus the book is absolutely ridiculous.”
The horror comedy author explains what led to him adapting the cult classic disaster parody, reveals his goals for the novelization, and tells us why he didn’t include any George Clooney jokes.
Nicholas Holt says RENFIELD should “divide audiences and whether they’d be laughing or screaming in certain moments”
Hitting theaters soon, horror comedy RENFIELD focuses on the long-suffering servant of Dracula—as he deals with the complications. RENFIELD star Nicholas Hoult shares what attracted him to play the horror comedy movie’s title role.
Funky cover of Addams Family and The Munster Themes by Rodney Skinner
We’ve posted lots about The Addams Family and The Munsters—but for once here’s a post about both. In the video is a fun cover track that includes the themes from both The Addams Family and The Munsters.