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Our 10 Favorite Places For Cryptids Encounters

You may wonder if cryptids really exist in a world patrolled by drones and satellites. We would object that they may hide in the deep of forests or lurk in

Nature Versus Nurture: The Developmental Psychology of Frankenstein’s Monster

Introduction By Gillian Woodburn Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is regarded as one of the earliest- if not the earliest- work of science fiction. It is a tale of ambition, love, loss,

Monsters: interdisciplinary explorations in monstrosity

By Sibylle Erle &Helen Hendry  Abstract There is a continued fascination with all things monster. This is partly due to the popular reception of Mary Shelley’s Monster, termed a ‘new

Frankenstein Monster Outlook

Frankenstein has enjoyed an afterlife in numerous stage productions and movie adaptations that have reshaped the monster of the original story. Indeed the monster has taken the name of his

The Last Man and the Order of Society

The Last Man and the Order of Society: How Mary Shelley’s Use of the Plague Serves as a Metaphor for the Failure of the Utopian Ideal The Last Man was

On Frankenstein; or, the modern Promotheus

By Percy Bysshe Shelley [This review was unpublished until some months after the third edition of Frankenstein appeared in 1831, when P.B. Shelley’s cousin Thomas Medwin saw to its printing

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Frankenstein Story

The myth of the Frankenstein monster returns to its literary roots in this tale of a scientist’s monstrous attempt to play God. This story is the archetype for many subsequent

Spectral Puns

1. Why are Ghosts in such good shape? Plenty of exorcise and a good die-t. 2. How does a Ghost say good-bye? “I can’t wait to seance you again.” 3.

Bloody Mary

According to legend, Bloody Mary (also known as Mary Worth, Mary Margaret, etc) is the ghost of an unhappy woman who either committed suicide due to having her baby stolen

The Vanishing Hitchhiker

The vanishing hitchhiker is an urban legend in which people traveling by vehicle, meet with or are accompanied by a hitchhiker who subsequently vanishes without explanation, often from a moving

La Llorona

La Llorona is the legend of a woman who has lost her children, and who can be heard, and sometimes seen, weeping in the night. La Llorona (the name means

The Witch Of Endor

In Abrahamic Biblical lore, The WITCH OF ENDOR, also known as the Medium of Endor, was a medium who apparently summoned the prophet Samuel’s spirit, at the demand of King

True cases

If we accept that our senses can fool us, then we must find a means to separate illusions and real apparitions. Here is a short list of items to watch

Anti-Godzilla weapons

Due to his size, super-strength and regenerative abilities, Godzilla is invulnerable to most forms of conventional attack. However, over the years, there have been some weapons that were able to

MonsterVerse

In 2004, director Yoshimitsu Banno acquired permission from Toho to produce a short IMAX Godzilla film. In 2009, the project was turned over to Legendary Pictures to be redeveloped as

Reiwa era (2016–present)

In December 2014, Toho announced plans for a new Godzilla film of their own for a 2016 release. The film is intended to be Toho’s own reboot of the Godzilla

GODZILLA VS KONG (2021)

Five years after Godzilla defeated King Ghidorah, Kong is monitored by Monarch within a giant dome on Skull Island. Kong is visited by Jia, the last Iwi native and adopted

GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS (2018)

Captain Haruo Sakaki bears a seething hatred towards Godzilla, which killed his parents during the exodus from Earth. He believes the planet selected for colonization, Tau-e, is uninhabitable and tries

SHIN GODZILLA (2018)

When the Japan Coast Guard investigates an abandoned yacht in Tokyo Bay, their boat is destroyed and the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line is flooded. After seeing a viral video of the

Symbols of Deviance

In his comprehensive study of vampire folklore, J. Gordon Melton posits that the vampire figure emerged in various cultures as a means to explain otherwise incomprehensible social and natural phenomena.

Vampires secret societies

Temple of the Vampire The Temple of the Vampire was established in 1989 in Lacy, Washington, USA. The Temple bases its beliefs on various books known as Bibles. Also much

Etymology of vampire

The Oxford English Dictionary dates the first appearance of the word vampire in English from 1734, in a travelogue titled Travels of Three English Gentlemen published in the Harleian Miscellany

Short Stories about Vlad Dracula

Much of the information we have about Vlad III comes from pamphlets published in Germany and Russia after his death. The German pamphlets appeared shortly after Dracula’s death and, at

Dracula Places

Bran Castle is an impressive medieval castle in perfect condition located in the village of Bran near the city of Brasov, in the southern range of the Carpathians. It is

Vampire Organizations

Anne Rice’s Vampire Lestat Fan ClubP.O. Box 58277New OrleansLA 70158-8277USA The Bram Stoker Society227 Rochester AvenueDun LaoghaireCounty DublinIrelandThe British Dracula Society36 Elliston House100 Wellington StreetWoolich, LondonEngland SE 18 The British

The Solitary Curse vs. The Modern Pack: A Cinematic Analysis of Lycanthropic Social Structures

Abstract: The conceptualization of the werewolf has undergone a significant evolution from its folkloric origins to its modern cinematic and literary depictions. A central element of this transformation is the

Best werewolves novels

Here’s a list of 100 novels about werewolves in chronological order. This list spans from classic literature to contemporary works, showcasing the evolution of the werewolf genre. This list is

The White Wolf of Kostopchin

The White Wolf of KostopchinBy Sir Gilbert Campbell(From “Wild and Weird Tales of Imagination and Mystery.”) “A wide sandy expanse of country, flat and uninteresting in appearance, with a great

Little Red Riding Hood

The Tale and its History Perrault was the first to write down “Little Red Riding Hood,” but the tragic ending of this version has caused some to question whether it

The Mark of the Beast

Your Gods and my Gods—do you or I know which are the stronger?—Native Proverb. East of Suez, some hold, the direct control of Providence ceases; Man being there handed over

The case of a real wendigo

On a cold December day in 1879, a man was hanged in Fort Saskatchewan, putting an end to one of the most horrifying killing sprees in Alberta history. Swift Runner

Hecate

The Greeks often called Hecate, Agriope, which means ‘savage face.’ She is said to have three faces, which symbolized her powers over the underworld, earth, and air. She is known

Aleister Crowley

Aleister Crowley [formerly Edward Alexander] (1875–1947), author and occultist, was born on 12 October 1875 at 30 Clarendon Square, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, the elder child of Emily Bertha (née Bishop)

Simon Magus

Simon Magus, also known as Simon the Sorcerer and Simon of Gitta, was a Samaritan gnostic who, according to ancient Christian accounts, allegedly asserted that he was an incarnation of

Pope

Pope (c. 1630–1690) of the Tewa Pueblo was a medicine man of San Juan, New Mexico, who used sorcery to lead a rebellious fight against Spanish settlers. Pope claimed to

Prince Danila Govorila

Once upon a time there was a queen with a son and a daughter, Prince Danila Govorila and Princess Catherine. The queen was dying, and, having not gotten to be

Vasilisa the Beautiful

By his first wife, a merchant had a single daughter, who was known as Vasilisa the Beautiful. When the girl was eight years old, her mother died. On her deathbed,

Everything zombie

The term zombie has become so popular that it has been used to describe objects or persons that behave accordingly. The Zombie cocktail includes three different kinds of rum, lime

Voodoo zombies

Origin: Haïtian beliefs and supersitions The word ‘voodoo‘  (vodou, vaudou, vodoun or vodun) derives from the word ‘vodu‘ in the Fon language of Dahomey meaning ‘spirit’ or ‘god’ and describes

Animal Zombies

Animal Zombies are non-human victims of the zombie virus, appearing in many forms based on their species. Animal zombies in nature The natural world is full of zombies under mind

Z-Day

Noun (zee day): Derived from the word D-Day, which is a British term used to refer to a variable day on which a combat attack or operation is initiated. Z-Day

Revenge of the humans: from 2002

Zombie films created in the 2000s feature zombies that are more agile, vicious, intelligent, and stronger than the traditional zombie. These new fast running zombies have origins in video games,

The Funny Zombie: 1990-2002

Zombie films in the 1990s were not as commercially successful as Dawn of the Dead in the late 1970s. Though there were a few greats moments, such as Braindead (1992)

Media and Music

Music and media unite people, inspire creativity, share stories, evoke emotions, and transcend cultural boundaries worldwide.

Trailers

Immortal beings of the night who feed on blood

Explore the dark world of vampires, from ancient legends to modern interpretations. Discover their powers, weaknesses, and the eternal struggle between humanity and bloodlust.

Featured Posts
Symbols of Deviance

In his comprehensive study of vampire folklore, J. Gordon Melton posits that the vampire figure emerged in various cultures as a means to explain otherwise incomprehensible social and natural phenomena.

Vampires secret societies

Temple of the Vampire The Temple of the Vampire was established in 1989 in Lacy, Washington, USA. The Temple bases its beliefs on various books known as Bibles. Also much

Etymology of vampire

The Oxford English Dictionary dates the first appearance of the word vampire in English from 1734, in a travelogue titled Travels of Three English Gentlemen published in the Harleian Miscellany

Movie News

Immortal beings of the night who feed on blood

Explore the dark world of vampires, from ancient legends to modern interpretations. Discover their powers, weaknesses, and the eternal struggle between humanity and bloodlust.

Featured Posts
Cosmic catalyst

The Dragon is often the first creature to roam the universe just after the Creation. Sometimes he is even responsible for the creation of the universe (Amon/Amam in Egypt, Ophion

Dragons and alchemy

Alchemy is a mixture of philosophy and science, which has been practiced for centuries, and is still practiced today. It works at two levels: the physical, and the metaphysical. At

Yamata no Orochi

Origin: Mentioned in the Kojiki, Japan’s oldest book, Yamata no Orochi was a very big Japanese dragon with eight heads. Description: Yamata no Orochi had an eight-forked head and an

Book Reviews

Immortal beings of the night who feed on blood

Explore the dark world of vampires, from ancient legends to modern interpretations. Discover their powers, weaknesses, and the eternal struggle between humanity and bloodlust.

Featured Posts
The Solitary Curse vs. The Modern Pack: A Cinematic Analysis of Lycanthropic Social Structures

Abstract: The conceptualization of the werewolf has undergone a significant evolution from its folkloric origins to its modern cinematic and literary depictions. A central element of this transformation is the

Best werewolves novels

Here’s a list of 100 novels about werewolves in chronological order. This list spans from classic literature to contemporary works, showcasing the evolution of the werewolf genre. This list is

The White Wolf of Kostopchin

The White Wolf of KostopchinBy Sir Gilbert Campbell(From “Wild and Weird Tales of Imagination and Mystery.”) “A wide sandy expanse of country, flat and uninteresting in appearance, with a great

A Brief History of the Extraterrestrial Intelligence concept

Authors: Tipler, F. J.Journal: Quarterly Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society, Vol. 22, P. 133, 1981Bibliographic Code: 1981QJRAS..22..133T Center for Theoretical Physics, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712,

Symbols of Deviance

In his comprehensive study of vampire folklore, J. Gordon Melton posits that the vampire figure emerged in various cultures as a means to explain otherwise incomprehensible social and natural phenomena.

Short Stories about Vlad Dracula

Much of the information we have about Vlad III comes from pamphlets published in Germany and Russia after his death. The German pamphlets appeared shortly after Dracula’s death and, at

Dracula Places

Bran Castle is an impressive medieval castle in perfect condition located in the village of Bran near the city of Brasov, in the southern range of the Carpathians. It is

Dragons and Dragon Lore By Ernest Ingersoll

Dragons and Dragon Lore By Ernest Ingersoll [1928]  

Bigfoot names

The bipedal hairy hominid creature known as Bigfoot has been given so many names that it’s hard to keep track of them all. Monstrous.com has compiled one of the most

April 11, 2012

Bigfoot World Map

An interactive map showing the different names of Bigfoot-like creatures across the world.

December 25, 2011

The Grey Man of Scotland

Aka : the Big Gray Man of Ben MacDhu, Am Fear Liath Mori Place: With a height of 1309 metres (4296 feet), Ben MacDhui is the loftiest peak in the

November 24, 2009

The Missouri Monster

Momo (short for ‘Missouri Monster’) is the name of an alleged hominid, similar to the Bigfoot, which is reported to live in Missouri. Description: Momo is reported to have a

November 24, 2009

Our 10 Favorite Places For Cryptids Encounters

You may wonder if cryptids really exist in a world patrolled by drones and satellites. We would object that they may hide in the deep of forests or lurk in

Latest Blog Post

Fresh stories, new discoveries, and the latest research into the world of monsters. Stay updated with our most recent investigations.

The Vampire Timeline

March 11, 2012

 6500 B.C. The tomb of the Sphinx is erected in Giza, Egypt 2000 B.C.  The early Babylonian epic of Gilgamesh clearly described vampires as the Ekimmu. 31 Jesus is claimed

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A Brief History of the Extraterrestrial Intelligence concept

September 4, 2025

Authors: Tipler, F. J.Journal: Quarterly Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society, Vol. 22, P. 133, 1981Bibliographic Code: 1981QJRAS..22..133T Center for Theoretical Physics, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712,

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The Solitary Curse vs. The Modern Pack: A Cinematic Analysis of Lycanthropic Social Structures

August 31, 2025

Abstract: The conceptualization of the werewolf has undergone a significant evolution from its folkloric origins to its modern cinematic and literary depictions. A central element of this transformation is the

8 min read

Symbols of Deviance

August 17, 2024

In his comprehensive study of vampire folklore, J. Gordon Melton posits that the vampire figure emerged in various cultures as a means to explain otherwise incomprehensible social and natural phenomena.

8 min read

Best werewolves novels

August 16, 2024

Here’s a list of 100 novels about werewolves in chronological order. This list spans from classic literature to contemporary works, showcasing the evolution of the werewolf genre. This list is

8 min read

Elven Nation Manifesto

September 3, 2023

On 6 February 1995, a document titled the “Elven Nation Manifesto” was posted to Usenet, including the groups alt.pagan and alt.magick. Enough people contacted the original author of the Elven

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