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 author Bram Stoker said Van Helsing was based on a REAL person. But WHO? The history of the vampire hunter, including possible inspirations, and some interesting appearances.

Here at Monster Complex, lots of our readers are regularly checking in for the next great urban fantasy series. Check out a list of notable female authors whose fiction combines a realistic urban setting with far-out elements like vampires, werewolves, and faeries.

Teaser trailer for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice arrived during Ghostbusters revival—nearly 40 years since the original. In this article: Watch the Beetlejuice 2 teaser trailer. Surprising details about the Beetlejuice sequel movie’s script. Michael Keaton was surprised how emotional the Beetlejuice sequel gets.

Jaq Evans writes speculative fiction and horror about sad, weird, hopeful people trying their best. The author talks to Monster Complex about how horror fiction horror helps us process difficult emotions, and why she writes fiction to freak herself out.

Find out about the new book in the Killing Eve series—and why you can read it free online! Killing Eve creator Luke Jennings talks about his wide range as an author, the espionage fiction that inspires him, and his goals with the Killing Eve books. You can also find out more about the earlier volumes in the series.

Celebrating Women’s History Month with some great comic book writers. Including women who write for the major comics publishers or an indie publisher.

Cyberpunk science fiction shows high tech and low life—including cyborg stuff, nano tech, and jumping into cyberspace. We show how fans can find more great cyberpunk science fiction.

The urban fantasy author stops by as part of her blog tour for her latest novel! Faith Hunter talks to Monster Complex about the fun—and challenges—of writing a magical story that’s also a police drama.

Learn about the latest book in this urban fantasy series about investigators who solve paranormal crimes. We also have info on every book in the series—including a collection with stories from both Soulwood and Jane Yellowrock!

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.

This urban fantasy series stars the shape-shifting mechanic who can take the form of a coyote. “I actively avoid power creep. I think that underpowered characters make much better protagonists.”

Test your knowledge of these heroic characters from TV, movies, and comics! And find out more about Batman, Elastigirl, Black Panther, Superman, the Bionic Woman, Wolverine, and more!

Seanan McGuire’s Hugo-nominated series features an eccentric family of cryptozoologists who act as a buffer between the humans and the magical creatures living in secret around us.

A look at the fun and surprising crossover between cartoon Beetlejuice and the DC Comics team from Teen Titans Go! “Boy, am I hungry. Being dead will do that to you.”

io9 chats with the author about his novels, horror films, and book recommendations. “It’s not about whether the world acknowledges you, it’s about whether you do what you think is right.”

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...

Who will survive the war between man and machine? Alicia Ellis’ Flesh and Metal series about a cyborg woman combines action movie energy with classic story ideas and mystery solving. Here are the descriptions for these books.

The author of The Jerusalem’s Undead Trilogy on the origins of the vampire series, conflicted conversations the books have led to, how these novels fit into the larger picture of Eric’s work, and why Stephen King is a genius.

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?