Most Popular Posts 2024
Celebrating our articles that got the most views in the past year! Including stories about monsters in books, movies, TV, music, comic books, and more.
Interview: J.J. Ackerknecht on ‘Ruthless Space Pirates are Marauding’
The author talks about his superhero LitRPG series, and how his sci-fi book series is expanding out into the farther reaches of space. “Each book really builds on the one before it.”
Laugh Or Scream: 50+ Comedy Horror Books
Horror and comedy both make us jump—so these elements work so well together! Looking at books from authors like Terry Pratchett, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Tanya Huff, and many more.
Ryan North on Squirrel Girl: “She’s always gonna be laughing with you—not at you.”
In this video interview, Ryan North talks about the hilarious and uplifting superhero comic book starring Squirrel Girl. He also talks about his more of his fiction.
Monster Authors: Where to Submit Your Short Fiction + Prompts
Looking for places to send your monster stories? We’ve posted links to some places looking for urban fantasy, horror stories, science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction.
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.
Interview: Meg Ripley on NECROLOGY
In our exclusive interview, Meg Ripley tells Monster Complex how NECROLOGY sets up the bigger picture, some of her favorite horror fiction, and how her book impacts particular kinds of readers.
Interview: Johnny Compton on DEVILS KILL DEVILS
In our exclusive interview, the author explains how his monster research impacts him as a storyteller, and how he wrestles with both real-world monsters and those that are fantastical…
Interview: Evette Davis about THE OTHERS
Exclusive interview with the author about her new urban fantasy that takes readers on thrilling journey into Bay Area’s supernatural underbelly. “Expect drama, romance, steamy sex, and heightened emotions—with Democracy hanging in the balance!”
Making THE HOWLING: Behind the scenes of the 1981 horror classic
Based on the novel by Gary Brandner, this riveting werewolf tale sinks its teeth into your deepest fears and never lets go. The videos include the movie trailer and the documentary taking you behind the scenes of the classic werewolf movie.
New Creature Commandos comic book written by actor David Dastmalchian
DC Comics announced a couple of upcoming horror titles—including Creature Commandos and an anthology. Writing for both is David Dastmalchian (who you’ve probably watched on screen a few times).
Interview: Paul Terry on fiction collection Kolchak: The Night Stalker HAUNTED & HUNTED
Exclusive interview with author Paul Terry about his short story collection KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER—HAUNTED & HUNTED, celebrating the classic monster investigator TV show.
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 and Peter Cushing. Find out about all nine movies in their series.
Interview: M.R Fournet on DARKNESS AND DEMON SONG
The author talks to Monster Complex about the challenges of writing monster books for middle grade readers. “I realized they come up with way crazier monsters than I do.”
Stop complaining about ‘Hellboy: The Crooked Man’
The latest Hellboy movie strikes much closer to the source material than previous movies. Hellboy creator Mike Mignola appreciates the vision of the director: “His intention is to make a horror movie.”
Godzilla: Surprising facts—like when the Japanese studio said “That’s not Godzilla”
These Godzilla facts may totally change how you see the King of the Monsters! Including that time Toho told Hollywood, “That’s not Godzilla!”
Donyae Coles on MIDNIGHT ROOMS: “So many ideas come to you when you’re writing a book.”
Donyae Coles’ debut gothic thriller weaves paranoia and fear into the fabric of a decaying 1840s English estate. The author talks to Monster Complex™ about how writing horror fiction was… an accident.
Beetlejuice on stage: Behind the Scenes on Broadway
Go backstage to see how Broadway brought Beetlejuice back to life. ABC News’ Will Ganss went one-on-one with the ghost with the most himself, Alex Brightman.
Q&A: Lois Melbourne on Moral Code: “It’s critical for our future that we all play our part.”
The tech expert talks about the importance of the scrutiny of the tech community, morality, and female representation. “Our household is tech talk nonstop.”
James Gunn: Creating CREATURE COMMANDOS “one of the absolute joys of my life.”
The classic monster soldier comic book is getting a show this fall. Info from James Gunn, who wrote the new series—who also shares that it will have ties with the show PEACEMAKER.