Aired: 10/6/2015
Explores the transformation of the Vampire from the original mythological creation into a staple of fiction.
Explores the rise of Dracula from the literary character into the modern cult icon that he has become.
The idea of the dead coming back to life haunted stories for centuries.
The idea of a parallel world of the spirits has persisted since the beginning of civilization.
Humans have always sought justification for the presence of evil in the world. Demons, in their various incarnations through religious descriptions, folklore, and literature, are often cited as the source.
Witches in popular culture have a particularly insidious origin: religious persecution. In later years, the image of a witch has evolved—both through pop culture, and greater religious freedom.
Exploration of werewolves and shapeshifters in myth and pop culture.