Various actors play the part of Dracula.
A look back at the history of ghoulish vampires and other blood-sucking creatures.
Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein" helps invent the horror genre and introduces the world to the monster.
Hammer Films revitalizes the "Frankenstein" franchise in the 1950's with actors Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee.
The theme of good vs. evil is examined.
The making of werewolf movies.
The life and career of actor Bela Lugosi.
Englishman Boris Karloff's performance as Frankenstein's monster establishes his position as one of horror's leading men.
A century of ghost stories have been captured on film.
The story of "The Phantom of the Opera."
Cinematic renditions of pagan practitioners of witchcraft create a trend of witches as villains.
Half-human, half-beast hybrid monsters are a fixture of horror movies.
People with unusual physical conditions land film roles.
Damsels in distress with strong sets of lungs create a niche for the type of actresses known as scream queens.
Women play terrifying roles.
Maniacs, whether wielding axes, consuming human flesh or dismembering innocent victims with a chainsaw, are portrayed in horror movies.
Special effects artists create some of horror's most suspenseful and showstopping moments.
Tales of sorcerers using magic to achieve evil goals are depicted.
A fascination with life on other planets is showcased in several clips from alien-invader tales.
Actor Boris Karloff and others portray bandaged monsters.
Some horror movies focus on the walking dead.
The mad scientist remains a staple of Hollywood horror movies.
Some monsters are created by man, either by accident or on purpose.
Monsters of incredible size and strength are featured in some horror films.
Dinosaurs dominate a variety of horror films.