| Typology Monster Mash |
| Total Entries 137 |
| Representative Frankenstein (Prize) |
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Hey, wouldn’t it be cool if Dracula (or another “Classical Movie Vampire”), the Wolf Man, the Mummy, Frankenstein’s Monster, Gill-Man, and all those other classic monsters hung out together in the “Haunted Castle” or “Creepy Cemetery”? Short answer: Yes. Yes, it would. Most commonly seen in a setting where the heroes live in a “World of Weirdness” as part of a “Fantasy Kitchen Sink” with a sprawling “Crossover Cosmology”, especially if they themselves are supernatural. The creatures, rather than becoming shut-ins who never leave their designated niche or dark corner of the world… socialize. Vampires and werewolves, usually antagonistic, agree to keep up a mutual “Masquerade” against humans. Fairies and ghosts work together to scare local homeowners. And the wizards work with all of them to “Save Both Worlds”. This is a common subtrope of “Cast of Expies”, in which many characters in a specific work are lifted from earlier works. On a personal level, individuals from these groups might form loose bands (of “Player Characters”, usually) that work towards common goals, hang out, or terrorize humans for fun and profit. Or, if the setting permits, are all in on a secret, ancient conspiracy to control, manipulate, or convert humanity, eventually taking over and enslaving us all! “Bla-hahahaha!” Named after the 1962 novelty song by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers… Sub-Trope of “Massive Multiplayer Crossover”. Super-Trope to “All-Ghouls School”, where the monsters’ children (or their own younger selves) all go to class together. Possibly denizens of a “Halloweentown”. If they’re related to each other, they may be a “Creepy Family”. Expect all this fraternizing to result in a “Hybrid Monster” sooner or later. Compare with “Fairy Tale Free-for-All”, for the fairy tale equivalent, and “Crossover Cosmology”, for the religious/mythological equivalent. See “Standard Fantasy Races” for another typical array of fantastic creatures. Not to be confused with “Monster Munch”… ~ Monster Mash – TV Tropes
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