" Even if horror's entrance was ungainly, films such as Dracula and Frankenstein (1931) saw raging popularity as a new and exciting form of entertainment, facilitating the entrance of a cultural phenomenon. ... Every decade has seen its fair share of scary movies, and this look into the evolution of horror demonstrates how the genre has evolved to meet changing trends in pop culture. ... How do these films find such success? ... I took the perspective of their directors, and in this way, I was easily able to see how the movies were meant to scare an audience. ... The average view...

• Word Count: 5550
• Approx Pages: 22
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate