Hammer Horror had its share of classic movies, but what are its most memorable monsters? Hammer Horror movies began their run in earnest with 1955's The Quatermass Xperiment, a chilling sci-fi tale ...
Just as the horror genre has evolved since its creation to reflect the fears of each passing decade, so have the monsters and villains within. Horror villains of the past, including Dracula, ...
Horror movies are defined by their killers. The victims and heroes themselves are often interchangeable, but it’s the masked slashers, monsters, and evil masterminds who get their faces on the poster.
Comicbook.com: 5 Terrifying Stephen King Villains That Still Haven’t Been in Movies (Including Two Related to Pennywise)
5 Terrifying Stephen King Villains That Still Haven’t Been in Movies (Including Two Related to Pennywise)
Such public 'monsters' serve a similar role to gothic monsters, images that embody the cultural or psychological characteristics that we as a society find difficult to acknowledge. By excising them, through fantasies of execution or simply professional exclusion, we rid ourselves of the undesirable attributes they are perceived to carry.
Natalie Lawrence (Department of History and Philosophy of Science) discusses the history of monsters, and what they say about the people who invent...
Ancient Greek Heroes In ancient Greek culture, a hero was a person of great strength and courage who was admired for their noble qualities and celebrated in legends and stories. Heroes were often depicted as fighting against monsters or performing great feats in battle, and they were often favoured by the gods and given special powers or gifts.