It's Still Summer and Everybody's Already Buying Monster Cereals

It's still summer for the better part of the next month. Before long, however, the leaves will begin changing colors, streaming services will push horror films to the forefront , and spooky season will be in full effect. In fact, some might say it's already started given General Mills has already started shipping this year's line of Monster Cereal s to supermarkets around the country.

"Got 'em! Just found all of the new Monster Cereals, including 'Monsters' Frightful Friends' -- a berry-flavored mash-up starring all of the mascots' new pets, in marshmallow form," @DinosaurDracula tweeted earlier this month.

This year, the Big Three--Boo Berry, Count Chocula r, and Frankenberry --are back plus the newest cereal in the line, Carmella Creeper. This year, however, they're all accompanied by a new pet.

Per press release, "Halloween's hottest haunters are baaaaack... and this year, they are joined by their one-of-a-kind scary sidekicks ! For the first time ever, the beloved, nostalgic Monsters Cereal characters -- Count Chocula, Boo Berry , Franken Berry, and Carmella Creeper -- are accompanied by their Frightful Friend pets to bring more festive fun to the Halloween season."

"Just like you, the Monsters are also obsessed with their pets. And this year, each classic cereal includes specialty marshmallows shaped like each of the characters' frightful friends. More information on each sidekick is available below !"

This year's lineup of Monster Cereals includes:

• Frightful Friends: It's a spooky pet party! The Monsters Cereals you know and love are all joined by their scary sidekicks in this epic mashup of all frightful Monsters flavors, now with new pet-shaped marshmallows! From spiders to snakes, Monsters' creepy critter friends are here to add even more mischief to Halloween.
• Count Chocula with Igor the Spider: Chocolatey, classic cereal bits are mixed with spider-shaped marshmallows. Igor is Count Chocula's loyal guard spider and sidekick.
• Franken Berry with Bennie the Bat: The berry-delicious cereal is joined by bat-shaped marshmallows in honor of Bennie, Franken Berry's best bud who has a wicked sense of humor and wonky sonar.
• Boo Berry with Meow Berry the Cat: The irresistible berry cereal incorporates cat-shaped marshmallows as an ode to Boo Berry's feline friend. When Meow Berry disappears, there's not a ghost of a chance at finding her.
• Carmella Creeper with Scratch the Snake: The newest cereal of the crew combines caramel apple cereal with snake-shaped marshmallows. Scratch has serious attitude and crazy-good rhythm, making him the perfect partner-in-crime for the edgy zombie DJ.