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The “misunderstood monster” is an archetype you’ll remember from stories like Shrek, Beauty and the Beast, King Kong, Frankenstein, the Incredible Hulk, and Where the Wild Things Are.

And while it’s nice to be reminded that certain beasts “have layers,” it’s more fun to find hidden depth in places you aren’t expected to look for it.

Here to show you why not to take horror at its oozing, maggot-ridden face value are eight monsters with less malice than you might first think.

31-year-old Ambrose's career has been defined by the unexpected and the bizarre, including her role in Where the Wild Things Are.

Parents should be offering guidance to their children on "Where the Wild Things Are," says a columnist.

Parents may have fond memories of Maurice Sendak's classic children's book, "Where the Wild Things Are." But if their social-networking postings are any indication, some are not pleased with the movie.

After a long and troubled production, Warner Bros.' "Where the Wild Things Are" found its supper waiting, and it was hot to the tune of $32.5 million, according to early estimates by Hollywood.com Box Office.

Movie fans are eagerly making the journey to "Where the Wild Things Are." The live-action adaptation of Maurice Sendak's beloved picture book led the box office with a $32.5 million opening weekend.

Spike Jonze's direct and daring film, "Where the Wild Things Are," gets a lot right.

Shakira's third English album, She Wolf, reveals what may be her most club-oriented music to date: electronic pop with strong basslines and prominent world music textures, combined with a dose of in-your-face sex appeal.

"Where the Wild Things Are," the book, is just 339 words long. But in turning it into "Where the Wild Things Are," the movie, director Spike Jonze has expanded the basic story with a breathtaking visual scheme and stirring emotional impact.