“Monster Mash” was originally written as a parody of several pop fads that have faded away, but the song is an American novelty song that lives on like a vampire. In the early 1960s two cultural ...

Every October, a hopelessly kitschy classic rises from the dead to the delight (and occasional dread) of millions. Since its release in 1962, “Monster Mash” has become a beloved slice of mid-century ...

This "graveyard smash" seriously slaps. The spooky season is comprised of a few time-honored traditions: jack-o-lanterns, people debating the merits of pumpkin spice lattes, and most importantly, “The ...

The scientists at Miramax have apparently been working in the lab late at night coming up with an idea for an eerie sight. And what they’ve come up with is adapting someone else’s. The studio is ...

More than six decades after its initial release, the perennial smash still brings in about $1 million every year. By Steve Knopper Just like the zombies, vampires and ghouls that inspired him, Bobby ...

Some Swifties have been luckier than others when it comes to the surprise songs set of Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour. Since launching her record-breaking tour in March 2023, Swift has used the ...

The "Monster Mash" was more than just a graveyard smash — it was also banned in the U.K. for many years! Learn about the Halloween track's unexpected origins Every October, a hopelessly kitschy ...