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What is it about monsters that makes it so hard to look away? With Netflix's hit anthology series Monster returning September 17, there's never been a better time to indulge in that morbid curiosity. Today we're exploring monsters in all their forms—from real-life evil and literary nightmares to mysterious cryptids, creatures, and everything in between.
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Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story
Streaming September 17 on Netflix
More than 130 years after Lizzie Borden was acquitted of murdering her father and stepmother, the question remains: Was she really innocent or did she get away with murder? Ella Beatty leads Season 4 of Ryan Murphy's hit anthology, tracing Borden's journey from repressed New England daughter to accused axe murderer and notorious true-crime figure.
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Literature's Most Unforgettable Monsters
Long before they haunted our screens, many of pop culture's greatest monsters lived between the pages. Meet the creatures, killers, and supernatural beings that have terrified generations of readers.
Frankenstein
by Mary Shelley
Determined to conquer death, brilliant scientist Victor Frankenstein brings a living creature into the world, only to abandon it the moment he succeeds. Mary Shelley's groundbreaking novel pairs Gothic horror with profound questions about humanity, unchecked ambition, and our responsibility for what we create. Two centuries later, its ideas remain remarkably relevant.
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Creatures, Cryptids, and Everything Creepy — Top 10 Monster Movies
From giant creatures lurking beneath the water to monsters hiding in plain sight, these movies tap into our fascination with the strange, unexplained, and downright terrifying.
The Host
When a mutated creature emerges from Seoul's Han River and abducts a teenage girl, her dysfunctional family sets out to bring her home. Before Parasite, Bong Joon Ho delivered this wildly inventive creature feature starring Song Kang-ho, blending monster-movie thrills, dark comedy, and biting social commentary.
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