How the Grim Reaper almost killed that 1960s rock band
I know this all happened DECADES AGO, but I just learned some shocking facts about rock band THE TURTLES--including the story behind one of their biggest failures... AND behind their biggest hit!
Hello, there! How is your New Year going so far? Hope it’s great. While I have new stuff planned for Monster Complex—and I might have told you about some of them—there are also some that are still in the works. Watch for some more announcements soon!
In the meantime, below are some articles from Monster Complex. Some are new, some are revised, and some are just worth bringing up in case you missed them.
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#1) 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! (Plus a BONUS video that I LOVE and I was thrilled to throw in there!) Find out more here!
#2) Substack spec fiction authors—including profiles and links to online fiction and articles
Now revised! Substack is a media company that offers an online subscription network for independent writers and creators. The platform is serving growing number of prominent authors, including Salman Rushdie (Midnight’s Children), Chuck Palahniuk (Fight Club), and Luke Jennings (Killing Eve). It also works for an expanding number of indie authors. Meet some of the authors who use Substack—including several who write horror, fantasy, and related kinds of fiction. Find out more here!
#3) 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. (Plus find the link to my interview with the author!) Find out more here!
#4) The Munsters vs Marvel Comics: 13 Connections
Back in the early 1960s, with Marvel Comics and The Munsters both launching within just a few years of each other, were the makers behind The Munsters influenced by the breakthroughs at Marvel? Looking at the similarities between The Munsters with the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, the X-Men, and more, I talk over the points that make me wonder… Find out more here!
#5) 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!
Hope you find something entertaining in one of the above posts!
In the meantime, I’m continuing to chip away at the next episodes of this new video show we just launched. I don’t want to spoil any surprises, so just dropping a note that in one upcoming video, I explore the possibility that when I say the name “Dracula,” the picture that comes to your mind may actually represent a different vampire entirely!
Have a great weekend! Talk to you again soon.
Chris
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PS #1—Monster Mash Parody: Frankenstein’s Monster vs Psychotic Killers
“Is it too much to ask to have some monsters dance?” This fun reboot of the classic pop song “Monster Mash” finds the Frankenstein’s Monster singing about the good old days of monsters—and complaining about the newer versions hitting us these days. The playlist I linked to below includes the original (and hilarious) music video, plus videos that take us behind the scenes of the making of—and reacting to—their work. Watch the videos here!
PS #2—In case you didn’t get your copy of 13 of Dracula’s Weirdest Fights
As I’m still trying to figure out the ins-and-outs of this platform, I don’t know whether you got your FREE booklet showing 13 embarrassing examples of Dracula being bothered by those superheroes, those funny animals, or those civil servants. Get the PDF booklet and access to all the video clips right here!