What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedMonsters Among Us
Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
If you loved Monsters Among Us, start with Paranormal Witness (Ty Unwin, 2011) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 4 series, each matched to Monsters Among Us across media.
What hooked you in Monsters Among Us was the chilling intimacy of hearing first-hand accounts of the inexplicable and the uncanny.
Books on the same thread
The Others
D. W. Pasulka · Book · 2026
Explores: non-human intelligence, technological singularity, mysticism and science.
Just as Monsters Among Us investigates the fringes of human experience, this book explores the mysterious connection between our world and non-human intelligences through a scholarly, investigative lens.
My Favorite Thing is Monsters
Emil Ferris · Book · 2017
Explores: Child Detective, Holocaust Trauma, Monsters as Metaphor.
If the atmosphere of Monsters Among Us drew you in, you will appreciate how this graphic novel uses a child's perspective to frame monsters as intimate, personal metaphors.
All Hallows Eve
Christopher Golden, Stephen Graham Jones, Chikodili Emelumadu, Lee Murray, John Langan, Nathan Ballingrud, Garth Nix, Brian Evenson, Josh Malerman, Rich Larson, Clay McLeod Chapman, Livia Llewellyn, Michael Marshall Smith, Linda D. Addison · Book · 2026
Explores: liminal spaces, ancestral traditions, communion with the dead.
Fans of the varied, unsettling testimonies in Monsters Among Us will enjoy this collection of short stories that similarly leans into the atmospheric dread of supernatural traditions.
Monsters (Signed Edition)
Barry Windsor-Smith · Book · 2021
Explores: Genetic Experimentation, Government Conspiracy, Trauma.
This graphic novel captures the same sense of government conspiracy and dark, lingering trauma that often bubbles beneath the surface of the stories shared on Monsters Among Us.
Films on the same thread
undertone
Ian Tuason · Film · 2026
Shares 2 threads with Monsters Among Us: paranormal investigation, Supernatural mystery.
Mirroring the podcast format of Monsters Among Us, this film centers on a paranormal investigator whose obsession with mysterious recordings mirrors the unsettling reality of your favorite show.
Weapons
Zach Cregger · Film · 2025
Shares a thread with Monsters Among Us: Unexplained Phenomena.
This film explores the unsettling community impact of inexplicable disappearances, echoing the small-town mystery and mass hysteria themes often discussed by witnesses on Monsters Among Us.
Hokum
Damian McCarthy · Film · 2026
Explores: Haunted locations, Trauma-induced hallucinations, Unreliable narrator.
Much like the listeners of Monsters Among Us, you will be drawn to this narrative of a protagonist forced to confront haunting folklore while dealing with personal grief.
Presence
Steven Soderbergh · Film · 2025
Shares a thread with Monsters Among Us: Paranormal Investigation.
This film brings the suburban gothic atmosphere of a haunted house to life, perfect for those who enjoy the chilling first-hand accounts featured in Monsters Among Us.
Series on the same thread
Stranger Things
Ross Duffer · Series · 2016
Explores: Government Experiments, Telekinesis, Monsters.
The blend of small-town secrets and terrifying supernatural forces in this series provides the same thrill as the eyewitness tales collected by the host of Monsters Among Us.
The Outer Limits
Leslie Stevens · Series · 1963
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Existential Dread, Technological Anxiety.
If you enjoy the exploration of the unknown in Monsters Among Us, this anthology series offers a classic, existential look at humanity encountering forces that defy rational explanation.
Paranormal Witness
Ty Unwin · Series · 2011
Explores: Eyewitness Accounts, Real-Life Hauntings, Paranormal Encounters.
This documentary series is the natural companion to Monsters Among Us, as it also relies on intimate first-hand testimonies to bring real-life paranormal encounters to the screen.
American Horror Story
Ryan Murphy · Series · 2011
Explores: Trauma, Social Commentary, Identity.
The anthology structure of this series allows for a wide range of supernatural stories, capturing the same variety of mysterious subjects found throughout Monsters Among Us.
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Common questions
What kind of stories are featured in Monsters Among Us?
Monsters Among Us features true paranormal stories told directly by the witnesses. The podcast presents first-hand audio recordings from people who have experienced supernatural phenomena, curated by host Derek Hayes to provide a collection of eye-witness accounts.
What specific supernatural topics does Monsters Among Us cover?
Monsters Among Us covers a wide range of supernatural subjects. Listeners can expect deep dives into ghosts, UFO sightings, and alien abductions, all presented within a spooky and nostalgia-rich atmosphere that features terrifying tales shared by the experiencers themselves.
Who is the host of Monsters Among Us?
The host of Monsters Among Us is Derek Hayes. He curates the collection of first-hand audio recordings from people who have witnessed paranormal events, bringing their personal experiences to the audience through the Audioboom Studios production.
How are the stories in Monsters Among Us presented to the listener?
Stories in Monsters Among Us are presented as original audio recordings made by the witnesses themselves. These first-hand accounts are curated by Derek Hayes to create a cohesive listening experience that focuses on the authentic voices of those who have encountered paranormal phenomena.