Monsterland

About Monsterland

"Monsterland" is an American horror anthology television series created by Mary Laws, based on the short story collection "North American Lake Monsters: Stories" by Nathan Ballingrud. The series, released in 2020, presents various tales that feature encounters with fantastical creatures and explores the experiences, dilemmas, and struggles of the characters involved.

Making / Production

The making of the series involved a diverse team of visionary narrative engineers headed by Mary Laws. Her understanding of the horror genre, combined with a close adherence to Nathan Ballingrud's unique style, made the production of Monsterland possible. The series was produced and premiered by Hulu.

Actors

• Kaitlyn Dever plays the role of Toni, a waitress struggling with her life. Her exemplary performance brought depth and intensity to the character.
• Jonathan Tucker took on the character of Alex, a conflicted man facing his monsters. His portrayal was both believable and heart-wrenching.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is based on the short story collection by Nathan Ballingrud called "North American Lake Monsters."
• Each episode is a standalone story set in a different American city.

Quotes

• "Monsters are real. And they look like people." - Narrator

Music, Soundtrack

• The eerie and atmospheric music was composed by Gus Reyes and Eduardo Aram, enhancing the disturbing undertone of the series.