“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.
[Flashback] ‘Dawn’ by Octavia E. Butler explores out-there aliens
A look at an exciting book where one woman is called upon to rebuild the future of humankind after a nuclear war, in a revelatory post-apocalyptic tale from the award-winning author.
Complete Kate Daniels Series by Ilona Andrews in Order + Q&A
The Kate Daniels series from Ilona Andrews takes place in a magical version of Atlanta where the world has suffered a magic apocalypse…
MST3K’s Kaiju Song “Every Country Has a Monster”
When Mystery Science Theater 3000 heckled Danish giant monster movie Reptilicus, the host used a fun song to help the robots understand that giant monsters come from all over. Watch the video for the song, plus learn more about MST3K, about the movie and for the lyrics to this song!
History of Kang the Conqueror
With Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania coming out, more people are learning about Marvel Comics supervillain Kang the Conqueror. Find out more about what to expect from him in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as more about Kang and his comic book history.
Seanan McGuire: Lost in the Moment and Found [Spotlight]
“Seanan McGuire has rare ability to delve into deep subjects, in this case loss, without drowning the reader in sorrow.” The latest book from Seanan McGuire’s Wayward Children series follows a young girl who discovers an infinite variety of worlds...
White Zombie’s hit riffs on this sci-fi film
White Zombie’s rocker “More Human Than Human” is connected to TWO sci-fi films. Watch the music video and one of the film’s trailers, and find out more…
25 Monsters Who Are Marvel Superheroes
Celebrating those characters from Marvel’s dual legacies of monsters and superheroes—including Blade, She-Hulk, Venom, Morbius, Groot, Godzilla, Frankenstein's Monster, and more!
Kang: 13 Facts About the MCU’s Time Conqueror
The latest big bad in the MCU is the time-travelling villain Kang the Conqueror, one of the most dangerous, most exciting and most confusing villains from the Marvel Universe. It’s a good time to explore Kang’s history, odd angles, powers and motivations.
Jessica Faleiro: ‘Afterlife: Ghost Stories from Goa’—family secrets are revealed
The Fonseca family are celebrating Savio Fonseca’s 75th birthday. But when the lights go out, they start swapping spooky stories—and startling family secrets are revealed, as is an ancient curse that forever binds the family…
Top 100 Monster Complex Posts in 2022
We cover a lot of monster fiction here on Monster Complex—including books, movies, TV, music, games, comic books and more. Here are the most popular posts from the past year.
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.