Monsters Among Us

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.

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.

The idea of a parallel world of the spirits has persisted since the beginning of civilization.

The idea of the dead coming back to life haunted stories for centuries.

Explores the rise of Dracula from the literary character into the modern cult icon that he has become.

Explores the transformation of the Vampire from the original mythological creation into a staple of fiction.