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This week the theme has been monsters and spooky stories. I was inspired by
The Fearsome Beastie, a terrifying tale about a hungry beastie and a formidable grandma with an axe. The DMS was able to chat with
Giles Paley- Phillips and learn more about the story behind his story. We shared with you two of our favorite spooky stories/monsters on the
Top of the Heap. I loved the mystery and suspense, not to mention the awesome illustrations, of
Edward Gorey and Lizzy talked about the magical creatures from
Fablehaven. These are both such unique and wondrous worlds to visit, even if you just want to observe them from afar ! Today, we want to hear what you guys have to say!
The DMS wants to know: What is a tale of terror or particular monster that you really connect with?
I also have an honarable mention as far as monsters go... Fizzgig from The Dark Crystal. I just watched it last night, and it is still one of my all time favorite movies. The story is just amazing and he is SO cute!
I like scary movies a lot- A Nightmare on Elm Street is a favorite. I like the first one a lot because it takes place in your dreams- so anything can happen. Jaws and Godzilla are also favorites.
ReplyDeleteFreddy Krueger is terrifying... and oddly comical ~ F
DeleteFizzgig! Love it!
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DeleteThe Dark Crystal is a wonderful movie! Jim Henson's puppets are absolutely brilliant.
ReplyDeleteOh, and a monster that I can relate to, I would have to say Frankenstein :)
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DeleteYes! Frankenstein is a great, and misunderstood, monster. Thanks for stopping by : ) ~ F
Cujo was the first novel that I ever read of Stephen King's and to this day it still kinda haunts me... every now and then I imagine some kind of weird cujo-like monster in my closet! Don't think I'll ever forget it...
ReplyDeleteMegan @ Storybook Love Affair
Megan- I have only seen the movie- but Cujo scared me. I can only imagine how scary the book would be!
DeleteI love vampires!! But I'd run a mile if I ever encounter one!
ReplyDeleteHello!! What a fab blog -so much to see and read and do! Yay! Take care
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Old Kitty- I would try to run, too! Thanks for stopping by our blog. So glad you enjoyed it! :) ~Stephanie
DeleteI am not sure I connect with any particular monster but I do have a fondness for vampires and werewolves!!!
ReplyDeletePatty- I think those count!
DeleteWhen I was a little girl family holidays were spent in Cornwall. I have two very vivid memories from those days - one is Cornish pasties (I love them), and the other is an old Cornish prayer "From ghoulies and ghosties and long-legged beasties, and things that go bump in the night, good Lord deliver us." Scary words when you're small. I was always glad when it was time to go home and leave the ghoulies and ghosties behind!
ReplyDeleteBarbara- I can see why those words scared you! :) At least part of your vivid memories are about things you love!
DeleteI always liked Where the Wild Things Are. The creatures were so interesting to look at. I haven't seen the movie version...
ReplyDeleteI love that book, Trey! I haven't seen the movie either- but the book is fantastic!
DeleteToo too cute for a monster. Alas, but I don't connect with a monster. I've never done well with scary stories.
ReplyDeleteI agree- he is cute! I know lots of people that don't like scary- there is nothing wrong with that! :)
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