‘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.”
Q&A: David Scott Hay on [NSFW]: “Horror for me is having something you love being torn away and being powerless to stop it.”
Monster Complex interviews horror author David Scott Hay about his experimental horror-lit set in the near future about connection and isolation. Hay shares unique spin on writing horror fiction, reveals what in his background inspires him, and reveals his pet peeves in others’ horror stories.
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.
45 Important Black Comic Book Superheroes
We’re celebrating Black characters who’ve impacted comic books and related media. Find details about characters from Marvel Comics (like Black Panther and Moon Girl), Milestone Media (including Static), DC Comics (Vixen, and Amanda Waller), plus more. We also linked to articles explore the history of black characters in comic books more deeply.
C.L. Bauer: Author Q&A—“Ghosts can do just about anything, right?”
We interviewed C.L. Bauer about her novel The Haunted Lost Rose. Bauer shares the inspiration for her fiction, explains why she values the supernatural, and reveals what makes her stop reading. “There’s more to the afterlife than just going to sleep or into darkness for eternity.”
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…
Douglas Wolk Q&A: How Marvel Comics Are All One Big Story
For the past several months, I’ve been researching the history of comic books. Please let me explain how much Douglas Wolk as a tour guide has impacted me. Including quotes from some of his author interviews: “I think it’s something that’s really special about this kind of enormous enormous story.”
Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis joins comics world writing eco-horror graphic novel ‘Mother Nature’
Horror star Jamie Lee Curtis has reached a new level in her career. First, she won an Oscar as best supporting actress for Everything Everywhere All at Once. She also has a new movie on the way, as well as a comics adaptation. Find out more!
Short horror film ESTHER kicks off Red Tower
A woman moves back to her childhood home only to learn that her imaginary friend Esther has come back to play… Watch the film online and find out more about the filmmakers!
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
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.
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…