Coming to print: The alien zombie attack Plan 9 From Outer Space: The Novelization
The 1957 sci-fi horror movie called the “worst film ever made” has a new book version coming for the 100th birthday of Edward D. Wood Jr., the man who wrote, directed, produced, and even edited the movie.
Complete list of Dracula movies from British studio Hammer
British studio Hammer kicked off their classic monster movies with their Dracula films often starring Christopher Lee as Count Dracula and Peter Cushing as Doctor Van Helsing. Find out about all nine movies in their series.
Why do THE MUNSTERS fight so much crime?
Continuing our comparisons between the Fantastic Four and The Munsters—why do the FF and The Munsters fight crime? This is another example that THEY have in COMMON—but very few others would also have this in their description.
Dracula Day 2024: Celebrating 127 Years of the Vampire Legend
Bram Stoker’s novel DRACULA has left a lasting mark on the vampire genre. Published in 1897, the book also explores superstition, sexuality, and the clash between modern POVs with ancient evil.
The Munsters and Fantastic Four have SO MUCH in common!
In the latest episode of our show, we go over the uncanny similarities between the influential comic book legacy of the FANTASTIC FOUR and the monstrous (but beloved) television sitcom THE MUNSTERS!
Horror awards honor Robot Monster, Godzilla, What We Do in the Shadows, George Pal bio, more
The Rondo Awards honor the best in classic horror research, creativity and film preservation. This year's winners include the reissue of ROBOT MONSTER, the movie GODZILLA: MINUS ONE, the TV series WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, and more! Find out the details here.
25 Iconic Robot TV Shows—including MST3K, Star Trek, Westworld, and more
Over the decades, there have been LOTS of robots on TV—including helpers and heroes, plus warnings about evil robots. We look at robots from a couple dozen TV shows, including sci-fi series, cartoons, and sitcoms.
Film archivist Bob Furmanek on getting ROBOT MONSTER more attention—including comics!
The founder of 3D Film Archive talks to Monster Complex about the reissue of 1953 alien horror movie ROBOT MONSTER—including why he’s following it with a 3-D comic book anthology.
14 Significant Sci-Fi Movies with Robots—From the Amazing to the Weird
With tech so common now, we take a look at some of the best movie robots of all time—from charming co-workers who just want to help us out to menacing monsters planning to stomp on us.
13 “What the Heck” Monster Movies (Worth Watching)
Want to see some monster movies that are technically bad but are fun to watch? These may never live up to the standards of applauded horror movies, but you can’t say they aren’t fun to watch…
‘Dracula: Dead and Loving It’—Behind the scenes of the vampire comedy
Did people misjudge the Mel Brooks movie “Dracula: Dead and Loving It”? Looking at several behind-the-scenes elements of the 1995 vampire comedy movie to see why people have been warming up to it in the years since its release.
BEING HUMAN: Werewolf Transformation Revealed—Behind The Scenes
British supernatural comedy-drama Being Human revolved around supernatural roommates. Watch how it wasn’t easy to turn actor Russell Tovey into a flesh-eating werewolf...
Did DRACULA copy ANOTHER vampire from a DIFFERENT book?
Dracula is one of the most famous monsters in literature! But does what we remember about Dracula actually come from ANOTHER vampire from a DIFFERENT book altogether?
How the author of FRIGHT NIGHT is expanding the world of the original vampire movie
In the classic, a teen horror film addict is shocked to discover his neighbor is a vampire. Find out how the original movie’s writer and director is revisiting the whole story with a new book trilogy and a new comic book series!
How the Grim Reaper almost killed rock band The Turtles in 1966
Some intriguing secrets about The Turtles, including stories behind one of their biggest failures—and also behind their biggest hit! Find out more details—and listen for yourself!
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 Frankenstein...
Cosmic Christmas—aliens visit Earth to learn the purpose of the Star of Bethlehem
This animated TV special revolved around three aliens from an unknown planet visiting Earth to learn the purpose of the Star of Bethlehem. Watch the whole special here.
Classic song “Superstition”—Stevie Wonder vs. Jeff Beck and what could have happened
The story behind the surprising origin of the song—and how history could have gone differently. Includes three different versions of the song, featuring Stevie Wonder and noted rock guitarist Jeff Beck.
Duran Duran celebrates Halloween all-year-round with DANSE MACABRE
Duran Duran has made a whole album dedicated to Halloween. DANSE MACABRE includes new songs, plus covers of songs by Billie Eilish, Talking Heads, Rick James, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and more. We have THREE music videos—plus you can even play the whole album!
‘Nightmare Abbey 4’ will haunt readers with 9 new terror tales and more
The latest issue features new stories of haunted places, tormented souls, and the creeping unknown. The magazine-book hybrid also includes the first installment of a new series discussing the history of American horror comics; an interview with Paul Finch, editor of the Terror Tales anthologies; and much more.