Freaky Just Got Fabulous — and Extremely Reminiscent of the Past
by Britney McVey | July 26th, 2025
Have you ever experienced something so perfect, so deeply aligned with who you are, that it felt like it was meant to happen in that exact moment? That’s exactly how I felt when I listened to KATSEYE’s version of the “Monster High Fright Song”.
It instantly transported me back to a core memory from my childhood — the day I opened my very first pack of Monster High dolls. It was the Target exclusive Gloom Beach 5-pack, and I remember feeling like I had discovered something that truly saw me. The message behind those dolls was exactly what I needed at that time in my life. Celebrating diversity through embracing what makes you unique, and building off of that to create an entire storyline within the dolls themselves, is powerful.
KATSEYE took a cult classic and brought it into the present. Their version of the “Fright Song” doesn’t just modernize the sound—it reclaims the spirit of the original in a way that feels even more inclusive, bold, and fun. After all, a global girl group with members from around the world is the perfect tribute to a franchise that thrives on the beauty of differences. Just like the original Monster High ghouls, each member of KATSEYE brings their own flair and strength to the table, and you can hear that in every verse and harmony
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While the original had its iconic lines (“Frankie’s got me fallin’ apart” is forever engraved in my brain), the KATSEYE version feels like it was built with intention to reflect today’s youth and fandom. There’s a touch more bite, more empowerment, and even some fresh sass:
“Mess with my beasties, you're gonna get bit/Or howl the werewolves, you might dance with the witch...”
Where the original focused on celebrating characters, the remake leans into being one of them and inviting you to step into their world with pride. The chorus remains iconic—those “Monster, Monster High” chants are still as addictive as ever, but now they feel more like a rallying cry.
Final Thoughts
What KATSEYE has done here isn’t just a remake—it’s a revival. It honors the DNA of Monster High (famously held together by the school crest) while evolving it to reflect the power and diversity of today’s generation.
Whether you’re a grown-up ghoul with nostalgic ties or someone discovering Monster High for the first time, this version of the “Fright Song” proves one thing: the party never dies, and neither does the message.
