The horror drama anthology “Monsterland” (Wednesdays at 10 p.m. on FX) shows viewers how loss, loneliness, guilt and regret can bring out not just the monsters and fallen angels lurking in our midst, but also those that emanate from the deepest recesses of our minds.
With each of the eight stories set in a different present-day American city, protagonists deliver cross-country chills as they grapple with the dark and, at times, starkly conflicting realities that exist inside their heads.
That isn’t a disclaimer for fantasy, however. In fact, each episode of the show, created for television by Mary Laws, engages viewers with tales that bring its themes and issues closer to home….
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