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What horror films reveal about society's deepest fears

From Dracula and Frankenstein to man-eating plants, what makes horror villains resonate with audiences? Horror monsters come in various forms but common to them is the fact that they're all created to evoke negative emotions, such as fear, disgust, and anxiety. A tour through the history of horrifying baddies reveals how they reflect society's fears, from the threat of communism and consumerism to sexual promiscuity.

Film by Max Tobin

Camera: Dillon Steele

Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh