Monsters

Articles On The History of Monsters

The Halloween History of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

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

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Posted by The Editor on 01/17 at 06:35 PM
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The Halloween 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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Posted by The Editor on 01/17 at 06:31 PM
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Real Vampires? Vampiric Figures In History and Halloween

Vampires figure prominently in horror literature and movies, and in Halloween imagery. 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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Posted by The Editor on 01/17 at 06:27 PM
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History of Vampires In Halloween and Horror

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

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Posted by The Editor on 01/17 at 06:09 PM
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Halloween 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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Posted by The Editor on 01/17 at 06:05 PM
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