Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula has enthralled generations with the most famous vampire in literature. We talk about the original novel, Lugosi’s classic portrayal, plus list the classic Universal Monsters movies.

Read on for a list of 13 monster movies that feature some combination of Frankenstein’s monster, Count Dracula, the Wolf Man, and assorted vampires, werewolves, mummies, and more.

Many films have used the Count as a villain, while others have used him as a title character—or invoked his name as a buzzword or as shorthand…

A for a whole range of tastes—from zombie comedies (zom-coms?) and funny vampire tales to ghost stories and monster-centric animated features for the whole family. 

As Universal Studios latched onto iconic franchise characters that could carry a series, soon came the urge to have the various monsters meet up.

Over the years, the silver screen has seen vampire films make billions of dollars. But for every blockbuster vampire film, there are scores of films that fell through the cracks…

The Universal Monsters have resonated with classic horror movie fans for nearly a hundred years, anchored by iconic movie monsters Dracula, Frankenstein, Wolf Man, and the Mummy.

Links to news and articles about films that mix comedy and horror, from Dick Briefer's comedic take on the Frankenstein Monster to Monster Squad to Little Monsters. 

“There’s a cost with each transaction.” The author on her unique spin on vampires, her favorite vampire movies and TV series, and what’s wrong when vampires aren’t scary.

Kim Harrison’s series is set in a universe where supernatural beings live among the human population. Want to discover more authors who write about the fantastical among the everyday?

Jeaniene Frost’s NIGHT HUNTRESS novels are an urban fantasy romance featuring half-vampire heroine Cat Crawfield and Master vampire hero Bones.

“I love for the characters to have a journey besides the love story.” The author on the world of her series, how her background informs her fiction, and what the future holds for her characters.

“The storyline is a intricately woven web of everything that I know about vampires and their origins, mixed with everything I’ve learned about religion, spirituality and mythology.”

A look behind the scenes! Count Dracula owns a monster’s-only hotel where they can stay clear of the humans that hate them. To celebrate the birthday of his teen daughter, he invites his best monster friends over…

Featuring authors Faith Hunter, Delizhia Jenkins, L.A. Banks, Anne Rice, Laurell K. Hamilton, plus Buffy the Vampire Slayer vs. X-Files, Top 5 Underrated Vampire Movies, and more!

“I was like, ‘When I grow up, I’m going to write something and this will not happen. My guys are gonna make it.’” Taken from classic interviews, how urban fantasy author L.A. Banks crossed genre lines, the elements of her childhood that made their way into her stories, and why she called Dracula the “Hugh Hefner of vampires.”

The complete list of books, plus the author on the origins of the series, the arc of Anita Blake’s love life, and why her combination of romance, mystery, and horror is here to stay.