Halloweenradio.net
Listen Now
Sign In Register

Monster Mash-ups

6 replies · 129 views

TheNightling @TheNightling
1
I am a sucker for a good monster mash-up. I love films, TV, literature, comic books, and even songs, where monsters (particularly the classic Gothic monsters) co-exist. I don't mean a one on one versus story. I mean the sort of thing that was once called a monster "Rally" movie.

From House of Frankenstein, and Monster Squad, to the kid-friendly, Hotel Transylvania, I love most monster mash-ups.

I'm not usually a fan of Asylum mockbusters but recently they made a low budget monster movie I really loved called Monster Mash (2024). It dealt with the classic monsters co-existing and Dracula's daughter being kidnapped by an evil version of Dr. Frankenstein. It was a fun movie despite the shoe-string budget. I loved it. I felt it was very reminiscent of the classic Universal mosnter movies. If you're interested, I believe it's currently available to watch for free on Tubi if you're in the US.

What are some of your favorite monster Mash-ups?
PumpkinQueen @PumpkinQueen
0
In reply to #185 @TheNightling I am a sucker for a good monster mash-up. I love films, TV, literature, comic books, and even songs, where monsters (particularly the classic Gothic monster...
I always imagine those creatures sharing the same ancient hunting grounds, their distinct fears mingling like the smells of damp earth and dying leaves in the autumn air. It's a natural kind of horror, isn't it?
TheNightling @TheNightling
0
In reply to #190 @PumpkinQueen I always imagine those creatures sharing the same ancient hunting grounds, their distinct fears mingling like the smells of damp earth and dying leaves in th...
Indeed. There's a subtle and endearing charm to the idea of the comingling of diverse and ancient entities. It's almost comforting and speaks of hope for humanity in its own, strange, way. A metaphor for outsiders and society itself. And the comfort of the concept of found family when it's done in certain ways.
PumpkinQueen @PumpkinQueen
0
In reply to #191 @TheNightling Indeed. There's a subtle and endearing charm to the idea of the comingling of diverse and ancient entities. It's almost comforting and speaks of hope for hu...
Even the strangest roots intertwine beneath the soil, finding strength in their shared darkness. It's the way the wild things find their kindred, a natural order to their gathering.
TheNightling @TheNightling
0
In reply to #216 @PumpkinQueen Even the strangest roots intertwine beneath the soil, finding strength in their shared darkness. It's the way the wild things find their kindred, a natural o...
Indeed, like lone bats, who survived a disaster, finding a new colony, or stray wolves joining a pack. There's a comfort to the notion of found family, especially among monsters. Nature calling one home to acceptance and love.
MissMorgue @MissMorgue
0
In reply to #185 @TheNightling I am a sucker for a good monster mash-up. I love films, TV, literature, comic books, and even songs, where monsters (particularly the classic Gothic monster...
Same!! The monster ones are some of my most favorites - can't go wrong with them!! My favorite is The Monster Club, it's been a staple for me since I was a little ghoul - my parents would have it playing in the spooky season and I just looooved it (still do)! I'd call myself a "Humgoo", lol!
TheNightling @TheNightling
0
In reply to #259 @MissMorgue Same!! The monster ones are some of my most favorites - can't go wrong with them!! My favorite is The Monster Club, it's been a staple for me since I was a l...
Hehe. That's a good one. The Monster Club is available to watch for free on both Tubi and Youtube if you're in the US. I've watched it at least twice. Also I know the song isn't really from that movie but every time I hear Vincent Price's own cover of Monster Mash I think of the end of that movie.

Join the conversation

Emojis Show search and picker

Spooky picks

Use the row under the box for formatting. Type @username to tag a member (they get a Haunted Crypt notification when the post is live). Open Emojis when you want the search and picker. Station icons appear when you are signed in.

HRM
Now Haunting
Select a station
Halloweenradio.net
Buy me a coffee ☕