Horror History

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    Industrial Revolution

    This time period was when lots of new technologies were introduced to the world. This influenced stories about child labour, which was used during this time period.
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    Jack the Ripper

    Jack the Ripper is a serial killer that killed 7 people in England. There have been stories about this person because he was never identified.
  • Dracula (Novel)

    Dracula (Novel)
    This novel introduced a major vampire character, Count Dracula. This story has influenced other vampire movies and has been remade. Nosferatu, Dracula's Daughter and the Brides of Dracula are examples.
  • Sci Fi Horror Films

    Sci Fi Horror Films
    Scientific discoveries and theories have influenced movies such as the Alien vs Predator series and Godzilla
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    World War I

    This was the 1st major war. This influenced horror movies about the undead and disease. Deathwatch is a movie influenced by WWI
  • Nosferatu (Film)

    Nosferatu (Film)
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    World War II

    The second World War. Movies influenced by this war include Puppetmaster, Outpost and Town Creek
  • Psycho (Film)

    Psycho (Film)
    This film is considered to be one of the best horror films of all time and has influenced many other slasher films. Psycho has had a remake and there is a TV prequel series.
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    Cold War

  • Y2K

    Y2K
    A computer virus that people believed that would happen. This event has inspired some movies and tv shows.
  • Prometheus (Film)