Aliens In Horror Movies

Many of the monster movies of the past 40 years also dwell on the themes of the consequences of science. And these monsters are increasingly incorporated into our Hollywood lore.

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The History of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

The theme of science gone amok is pervasive in 19th and 20th Century Horror iconology.

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The History of the Frankenstein Monster

The limits of science - both actual and ethical - provides the theme for another of the elements of modern Halloween and horror imagery: that of the man-made monster.

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Real Vampires? Vampiric Figures In History

Are there any real Vampires? Probably not, but there have been a number of historical and criminal cases involving murderers who drank the blood of their victims. 

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History of Vampires

The Vampire is another stalwart of Halloween and Gothic Horror culture.

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History of Witches

One of the more enduring symbols of Halloween, horror and folklore is that of the Witch. Ugly and evil, they are shown flying on their broomsticks, or stirring their cauldrons.

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History of Trick or Treating

In the mid 19th century, many of the traditions of modern Halloween had fallen into place. Halloween celebrants dressed in costumes and wandered from door to door begging for food or money, echoing a medieval practice known as “Souling.”

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