The history of horror films began in the late 1890s with early silent films depicting supernatural events. In the early 20th century, films adapted novels like The Hunchback of Notre Dame and popularized the genre with films like Dracula and Frankenstein. Throughout the 20th century, the genre evolved with technology and social trends, featuring themes like nuclear war and demonic possession. Low-budget exploitation films of the 1970s influenced later graphic films. Prom Night from 2008 is a remake that follows a teenage girl stalked by her mother's killer at her high school prom.

1. The History Of.. Horror Films