The Orcs of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy have become one of the most iconic creatures in fantasy literature, but unlike the equally famous Elves and Dwarves, Orcs are entirely the creation of Tolkien. They are in essence a modern monster, built... More »
Of the original monsters adapted to the screen by Universal Pictures, The Invisible Man has proven one of the most enduring. H.G. Wells’ original science fiction novel in 1897 depicted a scientist named Griffin who went mad after turning himself permanently in... More »
A mighty hero sails to the land of his father’s trusted friend, slays a family of monsters to defend a hall and its king, wins glory and honor for his name to become king himself, and perishes in epic battle with the deadliest opponent he ever faced. It sounds... More »
All stories need conflict, and the trickster archetype is one of the most common antagonists to stir things up, present throughout myth and modern media alike. Yet what happens when you inflate the power of a trickster, until they lose what makes them a compel... More »