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!
Behind the Scenes: ‘Violent Night’—“Time for some season’s beatings…”
“Time for some season’s beatings…” Violent Night star David Harbour was initially nervous about the concept of a “Santa Claus action movie”—until the filmmakers convinced him.
Santa vs Martians: Watch the weird sci-fi holiday classic now!
Often hailed as a terrible movie, the 1964 film Santa Claus Conquers the Martians carries a weird kind of charm that beckons me. Want to watch? Here’s the whole movie right here…
Vampire Comedy Countdown #29 ‘Rockula’
A sexually frustrated vampire is condemned for eternity to watch his one true love be murdered. Determined to break the cycle of reincarnation and death, he tries to win her heart by starting a rock band. The 1990 comedy horror film Rockula starred Dean Cameron as the rocker, Toni Basil as his mom, and Thomas Dolby as the villain.
Which alien would YOU hang out with? Looking at extraterrestrials from TV, movies, cartoons, and more
There have been LOTS of aliens in TV shows and movies. Sure, some were threatening—but quite a few would be worth meeting and spending time with. Which of these aliens would YOU hang out with? Vote for all your favorite aliens!
Happy Godzilla Day 2024—Toho celebrates the giant monster
Celebrating Godzilla! As Toho celebrates the anniversary of Godzilla’s first movie, we have news about his latest Japanese movie, his new TV show, his new comic book crossover, and more.
Vampire Comedy Countdown #31: The Munsters’ Revenge (TV Movie 1981)
I love The Munsters. So. Much. (Seriously, Monster Complex has talked bout The Munsters LOTS OF TIMES.) We’re including them on this list because of the movies, but let’s start with the original series. Count Dracula was a member of the family on classic monster comedy sitcom The Munsters (1964-1966).
Love horror stories? Big sale on books about horror movies, TV, and games—including how to make your own!
Find out more about the thinking behind horror storytelling—and learn how to write and create your own movies and TV shows! Fanatical is offering a great sale on books about horror movies—including 24 eBooks so you can explore behind-the-scenes of this ever-popular genre, and how the industry’s pros have approached horror in their own unique way.
Scooby-Doo and DC Comics: 13 Super Team-ups
Find out about the new movie with Scooby-Doo and Krypto. Also, find more info about Scooby-Doo’s impact on pop culture, the history of Krypto the super dog, and info about more of the many team ups that Scooby-Doo has had with characters in the DC Comics universe…
Vampire Comedy Countdown #30 Vampire in Brooklyn
Starring Eddie Murphy and Angela Bassett, 1995’s Vampire in Brooklyn is a horror comedy film directed by Wes Craven (1939-2015). Craven is considered by many to be one of the all-time best masters of horror films, seeing as how he often mashed together horror tropes with satire and humor.
Michael Keaton on BEETLEJUICE: “I don’t get it. Explain what you’re trying to do.”
In this clip from an interview about his career, Beetlejuice star Michael Keaton talked about working with director Tim Burton on the classic film and how he created the character’s distinctive look.
Eat, Brains, Love (2019): Zombie comedy won Best Picture at the 2019 Screamfest Horror Film Festival
An ordinary lunch hour explodes in an orgy of spurting blood and flying organs. In the video playlist, watch the official trailer, and also watch an interview with the director.
The Return of the Living Dead: What idea did the zombie comedy movie invent?
The Return of the Living Dead introduced some popular concepts to the zombie genre. Watch the official trailer, and go behind the scenes of the making of the Return of the Living Dead.
Army of Darkness (1993): How the zombie comedy went so far from its origins
A sarcastic hardware store clerk is stuck in 1300 A.D. and must battle an army of the dead. In the video playlist, we’ve got a trailer, clips, and a documentary about the making of Army of Darkness.
Making ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN: Behind the scenes of the classic movie
The Universal Monsters classic teams the comedy legends with the official Dracula, Wolf-Man and Frankenstein Monster. These videos talk about the historic film and its prominence among the official Universal Monsters movies.
Warm Bodies (2013): How the warmhearted zombie comedy embraces survival
Find out more about the zombie-romance Warm Bodies, based on the novel by Isaac Marion. In the video playlist, watch the film’s trailer, meet the cast, and go behind the scenes.
Juan of the Dead (2011): The zombie comedy that criticized the leaders but raised up the people
Juan of the Dead provided a view of Cuba that was both positive and negative. In our video playlist, watch the movie’s trailer and also to see them promoting the film at LA Film Fest.
Little Monsters (2019): The zombie comedy where allergies are scarier than zombies (not a complaint)
Our list of zombie comedy movies had to include 2019’s Little Monsters. Watch the video playlist for the director and stars talking about a kindergarten class surviving the zombie apocalypse.
Cockneys vs Zombies (2012): Bank robbers and old folks vs monsters
Looking for a good zomedy? Cockneys vs Zombies follows some working-class Londoners out to rescue a retirement home from a zombie apocalypse. Visit the set of the film.