If you’ve ever found yourself rewatching Jurassic Park for the hundredth time (don’t worry, we all have), you probably remember the awe—and terror—of seeing a living dinosaur step out of the mist. Those creatures are supposed to be long extinct… right? Meet the real-world legend that refuses to stay buried in prehistory in this edition of Creature Feature Friday: the cryptid known as Mokele-Mbembe.

There’s something extra unsettling about a creature that shows up when the world feels the merriest—like the middle of a snowy December, during a family trip to cut Christmas trees. That’s exactly when one unique cryptid made its one and only recorded appearance. In the quiet woods of Derry, New Hampshire, a man encountered something small, green, and very much not of this world. Was it a goblin, an alien, or a forest spirit? Check out what we know about our Creature Feature Friday: the Derry Fairy!

Deep in the river valleys of Taylor County, West Virginia, a strange legend has lingered for more than sixty years — a hulking, pale-skinned creature so massive and so silent that early witnesses didn’t know whether they’d encountered an animal or something entirely unknown. Known today as The Grafton Monster or The Beast of Grafton, this headless-looking giant first appeared in the summer of 1964 and quickly became one of Appalachia’s most unnerving mysteries. Here are five fast facts about the creature that left a permanent mark on the hills around Grafton.

If you’ve ever carved a pumpkin or swapped ghost stories in October, you’ve probably heard whispers of the Headless Horseman. But did you know that beyond the campfire tales and Washington Irving’s Legend of Sleepy Hollow, there are real historical accounts and eyewitness reports of headless riders dating back centuries? Saddle up—this week’s Creature Feature Friday is galloping straight into the chilling legend of the Headless Horseman.

Today’s Creature Feature Friday takes us to Braxton County, West Virginia, where a mysterious being appeared one September evening in 1952 — and has haunted UFO and cryptid lore ever since!

If you’re into hidden civilizations, ancient folklore, or creatures that might still be lurking in the shadows, then this week’s cryptid is one you won’t want to miss. Hawaii might be known for its tropical beauty, but it’s also home to a legend that’s been whispered about for centuries. For this Creature Feature Friday, we’re heading to the islands to meet the elusive, pint-sized mystery known as the Menehune.

If you’re the kind of person who keeps one eye on the woods and one on the weird, you’ll appreciate this little-known slice of American high strangeness. Picture it: rural Ohio, the 1880s, a sleepy town by a creek… and something absolutely massive crawling out of a hollow sycamore tree to drag a boy away. Sounds like the setup for a Stranger Things episode, but this one came from the Rightside Up—and it's terrifyingly real. Meet this week’s cryptid oddity in Creature Feature Friday: the Crosswick Monster.

You’re a mean one, Mr… Grunch? As if Louisiana didn’t already have enough going on— gators, voodoo, and hurricanes—let’s throw in a bloodsucking goat-goblin with glowing eyes. Meet today’s Creature Feature Friday: The Grunch!

Unlike most ghosts that rattle chains or spook unsuspecting victims, the mysterious figure of The Grey Man of Pawleys Island is known for something entirely different — warning people before disasters strike. For over two centuries, locals on Pawleys Island, South Carolina have reported sightings of a silent, grey-cloaked man walking the beach before major hurricanes. And here’s the eeriest part: those who see him often report that their homes were miraculously spared from the storm’s wrath.

Valentine’s Day is all about love, romance, and maybe even kissing a few frogs—but in Loveland, Ohio, that’s not recommended. For decades, eerie reports have surfaced of bipedal, frog-like creatures lurking near the riverbanks, watching from the shadows. Are they a lost species, an ancient legend, or something even stranger? This Creature Feature dives in to the mystery of the Loveland Frogmen, cryptids that’s far more unsettling than your average fairytale prince.

If you’ve ever found yourself in a cozy cabin on a snowy night, gazing out into the frosty wilderness, you might have wondered what might be lurking just beyond the trees. Maybe a bear, maybe an Abominable Snowman, or maybe the Winter Werewolf, a beast both feared and revered in wintry folklore!

With centuries of sightings, screams in the night, and even school closings, one famous cryptid has forever changed the landscape of the woods of New Jersey — this week’s Creature Feature Friday is none other than the Jersey Devil!

If you’ve ever been curious about cryptids or love a good mystery, then you’ve probably heard of Bigfoot. But did you know that there’s a winged relative of Bigfoot flying around the Pacific Northwest? Meet our Creature Feature Friday: Batsquatch, the mysterious winged sasquatch that has folks scratching their heads and ducking for cover.

There’s more than corn in Indiana! This Creature Feature Friday looks at the the Beast of Busco, a legendary cryptid that emerged from the depths of Churubusco, Indiana.