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Halloween is closing in and a lot of people out there are terrified of horror movies and hate the Halloween holiday because of those movies everywhere on television. Here are some stepping stones to surpass being a chicken.

This article reviews, and lists, the best that classic horror movies have to offer. Take a few Saturday nights and enjoy a horror movie classic. Don't forget to scream!

Dracula, one of the most well known vampires, is not just a creation of Bram Stoker's imagination. He is, in fact, based on a real person.

Everyone likes a good horror movie...but what about those who don't?

You don't need to go trick-or-treating to have a great Halloween. All you need is a DVD player.

Society is all-too familiar with the common vampire as a Hollywood art form, a brooding creature with intense emotion, torn between the compulsion to be good or to do evil.

What Horror movies and pornography have in common is a virulent hatred of women. Disturbingly, these misogynistic fantasies of violence are shown in movie theaters every day as PG-rated entertainment the entire family can enjoy.

Screams of lost teenagers scampering through deserted little towns complete with the usual "let's split up" antics, but something about Rob Zombie's horror movies rings truer, sicker, more terrifying and definitely more unique.

The horror genre is filled with movies that are gruesome and gory that leave us with the uneasy feeling that monsters lie just beneath our sheets and that zombies will one day roam the earth; but is that their sole purpose?

The horror movie industry has taken a turn that has, in my opinion, taken all of the fun out of horror movies. When did torture become fun?

The story behind the popular blood sucking vampire and the transformation from generation to generation.

My personal top 5 picks of "must see" classic horror movies for Halloween.

Val Lewton Collection is a boxed set of DVDs containing the masterpieces of the finest producer of B-grade horror films of the '40s.

We all know about the vampire myths. Hollywood has made millions producing movies about vampires. What if the myth was really fact? I am not suggesting that it is fact cause it isn't.

A trivia quiz about Dracula

This pieces explores ideals portrayed in "Dracula," women and sexuality, themes of blood and semen in Dracula, vampires as a vehicle for social commentary, the breakdown of the family and the evolution of vampires.

Boris Karloff will always be one of the true icons of horror for his performance as the monster in Frankenstein (1931) and with Elsa Lanchester in Bride of Frankenstein (1935), but off-screen he was very different.

It may not be one of the most spoken of destinations on the planet. Many people may not realize it's a travel destination at all! But if you want a different kind of exciting vacation, give Romania's Transylvania a try!

This article talks about the origin of vampire folklore and discusses two real people that likely contributed to the legend. For those that don't believe in vampires, it still shows the depravity of one of Europe's most notorious serial killers, Elizabeth Bathory.

Recently in Hollywood there has been a trend of taking Japanese horror films and remaking them for an American audience. Japanese horror films have repeatedly shown they are more innovative and are more scary then recent Hollywood horror films.

From the truly creepy undead ghoul to the ultimate ladies' man , here are six Dracula films you can rent this Halloween.

Romania has a history of B-movie horror movies, but with the release of the movie Bloodrayne promises to be a blockbuster filming destination.

Review of Bela Lugosi 1931's Dracula.

I review this wonderful novel by by Elizabeth Kostova.

Vampires are one of the most popular themes in movies, from kids cartoons to the adult industry. They have had a strong impact on the film industry.

Reaching out to the modern day vampire community to find information on a missing journalist, Katherine Ramsland instead becomes immersed in the subculture for a little over a year.

Dracula and Mehmet the Conqueror knew one another as teens. They would go on to fight the bloodiest holy wars in Ottoman History.

Bram Stoker's Dracula frightened Europe and started the vampire-fashion.

If you have the spirit of adventure, join us along the winding roads deep in the Carpathians, into the heart of Transylvania and enjoy the best Halloween party ever with our Halloween in Transylvania with Vlad the Impaller holiday.

Where did Bram Stoker get his inspiration for Dracula?

The character of Count Dracula is actually based on a historic figure - Vlad Dracula who lived in the Romanian province of Wallachia in the 15th century.

An interview with the Indie filmmaker behind the movie The Grand Horror

Bela Lugosi was an accomplished stage actor before becoming an icon of horror as Count Dracula. His life is a typically sad Hollywood story.

Of all the horror movies out there today, very few actually make the cut for what can be considered a great scary movie. However, there are some rare exceptions that have actually made a lasting impression.

A discussion on PG-13 rated horror movies.

Horror movies, no matter what their sub-genre, budget or message, play on our fear of death. Awareness of our own mortality is both our gift and our curse.

Want to have a say in which horror movies make it on the list? Read the article to find out how.

Not long ago someone asked me to publish of a list of my favorite horror movies. I love horror movies, but these are some of my favorites.

Why is Hollywood looking to Japan for horror movie influence?

There has been an ongoing "discussion" in my household as to whether or not watching horror movies has a lasting affect on one's psyche. This got me thinking.....does being a fan of horror flicks mean I'm some kind of sicko?

Horror movies have continued to disapoint and befuddle viewers and there seems no end in site. Hopefully someone will get back to some good old fashioned filmaking and make some great movies.

Anyone who is a fan of horror movies knows the "formula". There's the villain - a monster, human or otherwise, who just wants to kill as many people as possible in a variety of ways - the grosser the better. So why are most of the characters white?

An article about the use of gore in horror films.

Horror movies depend on four elements for success, four elements that every person innately fears.

Discover these little known scary movies. Like Nazi Zombies(Shock Waves)? How about crazed Siamese twin brothers(Basket Case)? Check out some horror movies you may never have heard of before, but should love.

Lately horror movies have become less tolerable to watch than a hatchet in the eye. Here are highlights of Hollywood's most egregious errors in the genre.

The world knows him as Dracula, famous model of Bram Stoker's fictional work; history knows him as Prince Vlad III, Romanian hero and defender of the Christian faith.

The following tips will help horror movie fans plan a scary New Year's Eve party. Add a new angle to your annual New Year's gatherings with a celebration of classic horror movies.

These horror movies are available for free download online since they are in the public domain.

Nobody did it better as Dracula.

A 20th-century Frankenstein story with far more horror than blood.

I'm a wimp when it comes to horror movies. Here's a list of the top ten horror flicks for people like me.

Horror film fans and filmmakers alike are supporters of Fangoria. It is the ultimate movie publication that is completely dedicated to this genre. This magazine features news, reviews and events that horror filmmakers would love to read about.

These days, Hollywood tries to recreate many original horror films that proved successful in overseas industries. But these films are comparable at best, and hardly ever stay completely true to their foreign counterparts. So let's compare, shall we?

No nation rivals ours in producing graphic slasher flicks, targeting teens. But subtle these movies aren't. And come Halloween time, we adults may crave just that-more subtle, grown-up horror. To find it, we need to move beyond our borders.

Who is the scariest horror movie villain of all time? Michael Myers? Freddy Kreuger? Jason Vorhees? This article gives a brief background on the most prolific horror movie icons of all time. You decide for yourself.

Some lists of "the worst" cite the same old bad movies, but these are truly terrible. Watch at your own risk.

How do these movies stack up against good ones? They don't.

Jaws... Open Water... Shark movies that put fear in our heart just at the thought of the titles. Why are they so scary?

10 of the most buzz worthy movies you'll want to know about this summer season previewed

Article on the Evolution of a Horror Fan

Although these movies wouldn't necessarily qualify as horror movies, they are the five movies that I believe are the top five vampire movies.

Hungarian actor Bela Lugosi became a cultural icon for his role in Dracula.

After beguiling audiences with his mesmeric turn as Count Dracula, Bela Lugosi starred in this seminal zombie film as...

I do know that if you like smart horror movies instead of dumb ones you will most likely like Vacancy.

Spend your Halloween catching up on great horror movies instead of watching movies that simply try to out-gore each other.

The Wyoming Department of Health has launched a methamphetamine awareness campaign with television ads that resemble horror movies.

Get a taste of the true Dracula. A hero to his people. He constantly fought for his countries freedom and spilled tons of blood. Innocents not exempt.

Take a thesis from some horror fan in England and add a healthy dose of too much time spent reading women's magazines in America. What've you got? What your choice in horror movies tells other people about your personality.

Are there any truly scary horror movies being made any more? Lately I haven't seen a movie that truly scared me to the point were I couldn't get the creeps to go away when I went to bed.

Your favorite horror fan's holiday will be full of cheer when you pick a gift from this list. Whether they prefer movies, books or video games, this list is sure to please.

How can you think about icons of horror without talking about Universal Studios.

Horror Films scare us most often because they convince us they're real.

Discussion on the differences of American and Asian horror films and three ideas of Asian films to check out for a good look at some of those differences.

More horror movies have been made than probably any other single genre of film. I'm willing to bet you've missed out on 90% of them. This October, don't watch Psycho or Saw for the 50th time. Instead, watch one of the thousands of scary movies you haven't seen.

Review of the horror movie, Dead Silence (2007)

It is hard to find a horror movie with an original idea or plot these days. It seems Hollywood is content with producing seemingly carbon copies of old films and recycling new ones.

The four-part series that offers an overview of the history of horror in cinema and the impact societal changes have had on this genre. In this installment, the early cinema and 1930s classic Universal Pictures horror movies are examined.

The fourth and final installment in a series of articles about the history of horror films. This article explores how irony and the terrorist attacks of 9/11 shaped many of the horror movies released during the 1990s and beyond.

Wolf Man, Dracula, and Frankenstein have withstood the test of time. Why?

With Halloween around the corner many people dig out their favorite vampire movie, but what about those vampire books?

Whether applying for a job, college, or welfare, many times in the interview process, we're faced with that tough question: Name three people, living or dead, that would you like to have dinner with. Now it's time for some answers.

If Lestat of the Vampire Chronicles were to match wits and brawn with Count Dracula, who would win? While these two bloodsuckers have much in common, they also are of conflicting natures. Which of these infamous fiends do you prefer?

From times of old, vampires have walked among us. Their legend has fascinated and horrified countless generations, crossing oceans, and becoming fully formed in modern society.

Let's look at some legendary LIBRAS in the horror genre of novels and films.

A look at how vampire myths have evolved into the seductive vampires we often see in literature and the movies today.

This article reviews the three movies in the Blade trilogy and compares their strengths and weaknesses against each other.

October is the time for ghouls, goblins and all other paranormal and legendary phenomena that go �bump' in the night. Have you ever wondered if there was any truth to all the spooky characters, legends and places you've been afraid of since forever?

Everyone thinks of Dracula when they think of vampire novels. But, there are plenty of other interesting vampires in literature.

As everybody can imagine Transylvania is all about stunning scenery and terrific places. Everyone knows and fears Dracula; still everyone wants to travel to Transylvania. Transylvania and the Carpathian mountains are the very best parts of Romania.

A movie guide to the classics that have defined genres, influenced filmmakers, and still serve as standards by which other films are measured. Looking for ideas for movies to rent - this is the book that will provide them.

This article contains a listing of suggestions about what movies do a great job of getting you in just the right mood for the fall season and the Halloween holiday, including some basic background info on some of the films.

From the silent original Dracula, to modern day CG experiences such as The Ring and The Grudge. Most of the horror films that have been produced have been mundane, repetitive, and simply not scary. But then there are the instant classics.

If you look now on a modern map you will not find Transylvania and so you'll be rather inclined to believe that this is a fairy tale land created by the Irish novelist Bram Stoker as the main scene where his famous character "Dracula" lives.

Dracula still rules over the kingdom of the undead - at least in Hollywood. Who made the great film Draculas of all time?