“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 ...

EXCLUSIVE: The 1962 song “Monster Mash,” which has become an annual Halloween +hit, is becoming an animated movie at Miramax. Miramax CEO Jonathan Glickman, who has been behind such haunted hits as ...

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 ...