Vampires! Werewolves! Aliens! As long as there have been humans, we've been sharing stories of the terrifying monsters living among us. Movies put faces to our fears, and turn these childhood legends into palpable experiences that make us sweat and shiver and scream. From dawn-of-Hollywood classics like King Kong, Dracula, and The Mummy to modern nightmare fodder like Voldemoort, Gollum, and the shrieking death angels from A Quiet Place, we'll unlock the secrets of how these creatures are brought to life on the screen, through old-school special effects and breathtaking CGI and motion-capture tools. A cornucopia of fantastic beasts to delight any fan, on Halloween and beyond.
OUR ENDURING LOVE OF MONSTERS • How evolving filmmaking techniques keep us coming back for more
THE EARLY DAYS: ’30s & ’40s • Celebrating the creatures that kickstarted our monster movie craze
KING KONG • The 1930s movie monster that ruled them all—and kick-started an entire genre
KING KONG: THE REMAKES
DRACULA AND NOSFERATU • Two haunting blueprints cemented how vampires would be portrayed for all time.
OTHER VAMPIRE MOVIES TO BINGE
FRANKENSTEIN’S MONSTER • Are we dealing with a freak of nature, or is he just misunderstood?
THE MUMMY • Rotting skin, unraveling bandages, and a mission not even death can stop
THE WOLF MAN • The werewolf condemned to a life of horror
DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE • Decoding the inner complexities of a split identity
What Makes a Great Movie Monster? • THE AUDIO AND VISUAL DETAILS THAT HELP MOVIEMAKERS SEND CHILLS DOWN YOUR SPINE
THE ULTIMATE MOVIE MONSTER SOUNDTRACK • Forgot to create the perfect soundtrack for your Halloween party? These terror tracks will get the job done.
DRIVE-IN DELIGHTS: ’50s & ’60s • Savor the thrills and chills of these classic big-screen beasts.
GODZILLA (AND HIS FEARSOME FOES) • Exploring the terrifying world of the king of monsters
GODZILLA: THE REMAKES
THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON • Half-man, half-fish: the amphibious nightmare that terrorizes the Amazon
THE BLOB • Avoid a terrifying encounter with this gelatinous creature at all costs.
THE ANTS FROM THEM! • Beware of the behemoth bugs unleashing calamity in New Mexico.
THE DEADLY MANTIS • This mantis’ monstrous role mirrored Cold War anxiety.
THE CYCLOPS FROM SINBAD • An unsightly and sinister beast that leaves viewers in awe
THE DINOSAURS FROM ONE MILLION YEARS B.C. • When the ancient world intertwines with humans, what could possibly go wrong?
Special Effects Wizardry • THE CLEVER COSTUMES, SOUNDS, AND PROPS THAT GAVE LIFE TO THESE ABOMINATIONS
AMAZING POSTERS FROM ’50S AND ’60S MOVIES • Movie posters from this era reflect the spine-chilling, fear-inducing, and sometimes gory nature of the films they represent.
CLASSIC CREATURES: ’70s & ’80s • Beasts who built upon the greats before them to ensure a generation of kids never slept again.
THE SHARK FROM JAWS • The underwater abomination causing panic on Amity Island
THE SWAMP THING • A curious monster covered in greenery, yet profoundly human
THE ALIEN QUEEN • She’s one bad mother of an extraterrestrial monarch.
PREDATOR • The unmatched prowess of this deadly hunter highlights its unrelenting desire for carnage.
BRUNDLEFLY • A disturbing, hunched-over humanoid you can’t help but gawk at
RANCOR FROM STAR WARS • A carnivorous alien beast that instills fear in the hearts of Jabba’s prisoners
THE TOXIC AVENGER • A truly unfortunate monstrosity you can’t help but feel sympathy for
THE WEREWOLVES OF THE HOWLING • The ’80s beasts that redefined...