Tropes

Human Monsters Tv

Humans are the Scariest Monsters in Genre Television

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We look at the “humans are the real monsters” trope and present seven classic examples.

Dr Frankenstein

The Most Annoying Mad Scientist Cliche is Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Fault

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‘Frankenstein’ brought it to the movies, but Mary Shelley’s not to blame.

Anastasia Rasputin vanishing corpses

The Mysterious Case of Vanishing Corpses, Explained

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Sometimes when characters die, their bodies disappear. Let’s talk about why.

Zombies Out Of Style Article (FSR Illustration, with elements from Shutterstock)

Why Zombies Never Go Out of Style

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To raise the stakes, just add zombies. It may never go out of style.

Hereditary Dead Birds

Why Dead Birds are the Ultimate Warning Sign

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It’s all fun and games until the chirping stops.

Eos Mentors

Why Mentors Have To Die

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Some archetypes should really come with hazard pay.

Byronicheroes

How the Devil Became a Dreamboat: Exploring the Byronic Hero with Kylo Ren

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As it turns out, the popular problematic favorite and the OG problematic favorite are basically the same person.

Teakettle Sweeneyt

Have You Considered the Kettle of Rising Tension?

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Water isn’t the only thing coming to a boil.

Tcm Final Girl

The History and Transformation of the Final Girl

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The trope carries implications of strength, perseverance, and resilience. But where did the Final Girl come from, and how has she changed?