about famous monsters

It’s ALIVE! Famous Monsters of Filmland, your fiendishly favorite magazine since 1958, is still creeping and crawling its way into the hearts (and nightmares) of Monster Kids everywhere! Dug up from the crypt by the ghoulish geniuses James Warren and Forrest J Ackerman, Famous Monsters didn’t just break ground—it shattered tombstones! Famous Monsters is the ultimate guide for Monster Kids and film fans, celebrating the creatures, creators, and cinematic wonders that have defined genre storytelling.

For over sixty five years, Famous Monsters has been raising spirits (and eyeballs) by spotlighting legends like Bela Lugosi, Christopher Lee, and Mary Shelley—while also daring to peek into the future of film and fantasy. Whether it’s the chills of classic Universal Monsters or the thrills of intergalactic blockbusters, FM has always been the graveyard shift leader, bringing you spine-tingling stories, stunning artwork, and shockingly good interviews.

Today, both Famous Monsters magazine and FamousMonsters.com continue to honor this rich legacy. The magazine delivers its signature brand of genre coverage to loyal readers, while the website expands the universe of FM to provide breaking news on the latest films, fresh takes through movie reviews, and exclusive interviews with the mad scientists and diabolical directors shaping today’s sci-fi, fantasy, and horror landscapes. From Dracula’s castle to galaxies far, far away, we’ve got you crypt-covered.

Our mission has always been to connect fans with the stories and legends they love, whether those stories lie in eerie castles, dystopian futures, or fantastical realms. Famous Monsters is here for fans old and new, bridging the nostalgia of the past with the excitement of what’s to come.

Grab a copy or visit us online – the legacy of Famous Monsters lives on, and the adventure continues. Welcome to your ultimate destination for all things strange, wonderful, and unforgettable.