“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 ...

YouTube megamixes were the last, gaudy flourish of a long mashup tradition, and their asphyxiation by copyright bots, slow‑core streaming, and social atomization ...

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 ...

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 Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Every October, ...

Read on to learn more about one of the greatest Halloween songs of all time. And for more behind-the-scenes stories and little-known details about “Monster Mash,” check out the recent episode of the ...