>>6012396All WoD books have media recommendations in the. HtV2e's it's pretty massive. So I'll just paste the whole thing in to read. I'll attach the Chronicles of Darkness one, as well as VtR2e's
>Non-FictionAlien Dawn by Colin Wilson is a nonfiction look at all manner of bizarre phenomena and monstrous incursions into our world. Folklore, ghosts, lost time, psychic weirdness, aliens, and monsters all appear in some form or another
The Science of Vampires by Katherine Ramsland, Ph. D is a deep dive into vampire lore from a scientific perspective. The techniques used in this book can be fuel for science-minded characters and cells
Parasite Rex by Carl Zimmer is a compelling, easy-to-read book about real parasites: worms, bacteria, and flies. They bore into bellies, bloodstreams, and brains
The Element Encyclopedia series, written by several authors, offers a wealth of knowledge that covers spirits, psychic phenomena, cults and secret societies, witchcraft, spells, monsters — even birthdays that can be used to build compelling and unique characters with their own personalities
For urban legends, check out books by Jan Harold Brunvald, who’s known for popularizing the term. London Urban Legends: The Corpse on the Tube and Other Stories by Scott Wood, Urban Legends: The As-Complete-As-One-Could-Be Guide to Modern Myths, by Ngaire E. Genge, and Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore by Theresa Bane are also great materials to check out. Reference books on urban legends, often tied to myths and folklore, are also published by small presses and sold in museums. Some introductory books, like Yokai Attack! The Japanese Monster Survival Guide written by Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt, may be found in the comics section or in specialty bookstores, too
Lastly, several dictionaries can offer new tools to describe strange phenomena. One such reference book is Weird Words: A Lovecraftian Lexicon, written by Dan Clore
>FictionThe Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher, the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series by Laurel K. Hamilton, and The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare each focus on fighting the darkness in their own way. Additional books to check out are Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom by Julie Kenner, Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse, The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan, The Good House by Tananarive Due, and Hunting Monsters by S.L. Huang
Hellblazer, from DC/Vertigo comics, spawned occult detective John Constantine and inspired a movie, Constantine, and a TV series of the same name. Along those same lines, the Lucifer TV show, a spin-off from the Sandman comics by Neil Gaiman, dives into the L.A. scene with a touch of the infernal. S.P.O.O.K.S. from Rosarium Publishing is an investigative comic where the characters unravel modern conspiracy theories — perfect fodder to weave behind the scenes of a chronicle while commenting on race
The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman is a stellar example of humans trying like hell to win the unwinnable fight, and the popular TV show of the same name highlights how necessary it is to find something to hang on to in our darkest moments
Of course, no list of monster-hunting comics would be complete without mentioning the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense or B.P.R.D. from Dark Horse Comics
>Films.TVIn addition to previously mentioned shows, Supernatural is an American monster-hunting series that aired 15 seasons from 2005 to 2020. As the story swells, brothers Sam and Dean join forces with allied hunters at “The Roadhouse” for several seasons until they join the Men of Letters. This show, while tightly focused on the Winchesters’ perspective, offers story hooks and ways to shape a chronicle around a larger mystery. The X-Files is like an ongoing Hunter chronicle, maybe even featuring a pair of Task Force: VALKYRIE hunters
Monster-hunting movies range from the serious to the comedic and everything in between. Fallen, directed by Gregory Hoblin, is about a detective in pursuit of a supernatural serial killer — a demon that jumps from body to body. Lake Effect is a movie about hunting the Yeti, perfect for cryptid-themed hunts. Dog Soldiers is a spectacular werewolf-hunting movie and The Babadook is about a strange, inexplicable creature who terrifies a young, single mother
>VidyaYes indeed, games can inspire games. The number of monster-hunting video games is limitless, but some bear special mention: Alone in the Dark, F.E.A.R., Half-Life 1 & 2, Silent Hill, The Witcher, and Monster Hunter can all serve as inspiration for a cool, action-oriented Hunter: The Vigil game
>Resources for The Slasher ChronicleRead Goth by Otsuichi, Exquisite Corpse by Poppy Z. Brite, The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes, and A Killer’s Mind by Mike Omer. Watch It Follows, Bloody Reunion, The Slit-Mouthed Woman, Nadja, and Session 9. Serial killers can also be found in the Japanese manga series Death Note, Monster, Erased, and several others
