Top 21 Monster Comedy Posts in 2022

Our most-read posts from last year spotlighting hilarious monster stories in books, movies, TV and more.

We cover a lot of funny monster stories on Monster Complex—including books, movies, TV, music, games, comic books and more. Whether you love the classic literary works or the Universal Monsters or beasts from the Godzilla movies or The Munsters or popular urban fantasy series, we do our best to explore the popular—and the deserving of more popularity—stories and characters from this world.

As we enter 2023, we thought it would be nice to take a look at the most popular articles that folks were reading on Monster Complex over the past year. Take a look at the list and maybe find something you really want to read or watch…

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#1 The Munsters vs. Addams Family: Which Came First?

The Addams Family and The Munsters were essentially developed at the same time, and both ran for two seasons each. Which Is Television’s True First Family of Fright? The Munsters vs. Addams Family: Which Came First? Find out more about both shows here.

#2 Top 13 Zombie Comedy Movies

It’s a zombie apocalypse and I feel fine. Looking for a good zom-com? Just when it looked like the zombie flick might have no more innovations left, these filmmakers found a way to mix laughs and scares to bring new life to the genre. For this list, we’re ranking 13 of the best funny zombie movies any fan should check out. With a real-life pandemic sweeping the world, this makes for great time to sit back, relax, and laugh with some of the best tales of the undead out there. Find out more info about these movies (plus a surprise bonus) here.

#3 ‘Hotel Transylvania 4’ Skipping Theaters, Headed For Streaming

In a world where Dracula opened a hotel exclusively for monsters, Van Helsing’s mysterious “Monsterfication Ray” turns Johnny into a monster, while transforming Drac and his monster pals into humans! Find out more about the latest installment in the classic animated film series!

#4 The Munsters: Is Herman Munster Really Frankenstein’s Monster? (Well…)

On classic 1960s sitcom The Munsters, Herman Munster is the the spitting image of Universal’s Frankenstein’s Monster. But the show established at least three different monsters created by Doctor Victor Frankenstein. Find out more here.

#5 The Munsters: Why Is Eddie Munster A Werewolf?

Eddie Munster just wants to be a typical, all-American boy. Except, you know, for being part werewolf and part vampire. But how can the child of a zombie and a vampire be a werewolf? Find out more here.

#6 Monster Mash: 13 Movies Where Frankenstein Meets Dracula Meets The Wolf Man

Here are key movies that team up the iconic Universal Monsters. Read on for a list of 13 monster movies that feature some combination of Frankenstein’s monster, Count Dracula, the Wolf Man, and assorted vampires, werewolves, mummies, and more. (Including some movies that were really funny.) See the whole article here.

#7 Flashback: SNL—The Devil on ‘People’s Court’ (Jon Lovitz) - 1986

During his tenure on Saturday Night Live, Jon Lovitz played Mephistopheles in a few different sketches. In this memorable clip from 1986, a dissatisfied client takes the devil to television courtroom show The People’s Court. Watch the whole video here.

#8 The Munsters: 13 Secrets Every Fan Should Know

In the pantheon of sitcom families, there are few as memorable as The Munsters. Despite being an iconic show in American culture, here are 13 things you may not know about the series. Find out more here.

#9 SNL: “The Unknown Caller” Chad Horror Movie (Pete Davidson and SPOILER)

If you ever find yourself stalked by a slasher, Saturday Night Live regular Pete Davidson—or, more accurately, his character Chad—is the guy you want by your side. In this Scream-inspired sketch, Chad is lazy, slow-witted, and simply aggravating. Which, it turn out, is exactly what’s needed for this slasher (played by this episode’s guest star). Click here to watch.

#10 The Munsters in Color: 9 Examples Since 1964

While The Munsters are better looking in black & white, there have actually been lots of times they were in color. We’ll share several examples of how the family returned to the screen. Find out more here.

#11 She-Hulk on Disney+: 8 Facts You Should Know Before Watching The Series UPDATED

Want to know more about the Green Giantess? The main character from the Disney+ TV show She-Hulk: Attorney at Law has been around more than 40 years—but she’s not as well-known as the Hulk. We dug into her past and shared lots of info about the gamma-irradiated character’s origins and her background from the comics. Find out more here.

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#12 100 Best Horror Comedy Movies of All Time - Best Funny Scary Movies

A for a whole range of tastes—from zombie comedies (zom-coms?) and funny vampire tales to ghost stories and monster-centric animated features for the whole family. Find out more here.

#13 Complete The Laundry Files Series by Charles Stross

What if Occult Threats Were Fought by Cubicle Workers? Charles Stross’ The Laundry Files series is an occult workplace comedy that mixes Lovecraft with spycraft. The multiple Hugo Award-winning series follows the exploits of a former tech support worker now-turned field agent, Bob Howard, at a top secret British intelligence agency dedicated to protecting the human race from nefarious supernatural phenomenon. Find out more here.

#14 Frankenstein’s Monster: 13 versions—from flipped-out to frightening

The creature from Mary Shelley’s 1800s novel Frankenstein is one of the most recognized icons in storytelling, having spent more than 200 years being adapted into all sorts of media. Find out more here.

#15 Laugh Or Scream: 50+ Comedy Horror Books

Horror and comedy both make us jump—which is why these elements work together so well together. Here are more than 50 books that touch on elements that are funny and scary. This list includes several authors you might be familiar with (including Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Tanya Huff, Kelley Armstrong, John Scalzi, Diana Rowland, Jason Pargin, Linda Addison, Charlaine Harris, Jim Butcher, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Kelly Link, Grady Hendrix, and Christopher Moore) as well as many authors you should meet. There are also several books that come from series—meaning there are even more books out there for you to check out! Find out more here.

#16 SNL: Nightmare at 20,000 Feet

“There’s Something on the Wing!” SNL with host Jude Law and musical guest Pearl Jam parodied the iconic Twilight Zone episode starring William Shatner where “there’s something on the wing!” Find out more—and watch the video—here.

#17 50 Most-Searched-For Zombie Comedy Movies 2020

Here Are Zombie Movies Even For People Who Don’t (Necessarily) Like Zombie Movies. Zombie stories are more popular than ever—including horror fiction, TV series, video games, and movies. But in the past several years, there’s been an explosion of zombie movies that play it all for laughs. And when folks want to know about ‘em, they head for their local search engine. Here’s a list of the 50 zombie comedies that are RIGHT NOW the most search-for titles according to Google. (Listed in reverse order of the year they were released.) Find out more about these movies here.

#18 Count Dracula: 13 versions—from dizzy to daring

The most famous vampire is one of the most adapted characters in history. The title character from Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula—who became known as “Grandpa” on The Munsters—has been popular over time, and has appeared in so many adaptations, riffs, and parodies in all kind of media. More than 200 films have been made that feature Count Dracula, a number that is reportedly only second to films featuring Sherlock Holmes. Click through to see 13 versions of the Count worth paying attention to from a variety of media.

#19 ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Fans—16 Vampire Books You Should Check Out

For fans of vampire stories that break into new territory, check out these 16 vampire books that offer their own unique spin on vampire mythology. Including clever anthologies, a Buffy reboot from Kendare Blake, and key titles from Octavia E. Butler, Terry Pratchett, Tanya Huff, Kim Newman, Kenesha Williams and several more authors. See the whole list of books here.

#20 Top 31 Hilarious Vampire Comedy Movies

Vampires are scary monsters a lot of the time (setting aside romantic stories for the moment). But vampires can also turn up in some uproarious comedies, from their appearances as part of The Munsters to 1948 classic Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein and 1987’s Lost Boys to more modern gems like What We Do in the Shadows and Hotel Transylvania. Check out our list below starting our countdown of thirty-one comedies with vampires. Each entry includes some behind-the-scenes details for the movie, plus several videos that offer even more info. See a list of all the funny vampire movies here.

#21 The Munsters: 5 Best Grandpa Dracula Episodes

Classic sitcom The Munsters (1964-1966) featured a regular, suburban family that just happened to also be related to the Universal Monsters. The family of monsters included the retired Count Dracula, the daughter of Dracula, a version of Frankenstein’s Monster, a werewolf and a niece that was normal. (Granted, the family thought she was the weird one.) Find out more about their version of vampire Count Dracula here.