monsterland

Is it possible for a show to be simultaneously well written and difficult to watch? Monsterland, Hulu’s latest horror anthology premiering October 2, 2020, proves that it’s possible to elicit discomfort and enjoyment at the same time, even though doing so might push some viewers away. What really works about this series is the way it forces viewers to confront how and why they judge each episode from their own personal perspective, sometimes even identifying with the monsters that are showcased rather than with their fellow humans. The depths of despair to which many of the Monsterland episodes take their…