While Dracula’s presence makes his character, a lack of presence can be just as effective.
His sensuous yet aloof nature is intriguing and has spawned countless film adaptations (along with the entire modern concept of the vampire) despite the real-life Dracula being decidedly less sexy. As a character, Dracula has remained an enduring horror figure for well over a century because of his presence, both in the books and on screen. Count Dracula is said to be based largely on Vlad The Impaler, a real-life monster who massacred thousands. Supernatural characters often have a basis in reality, and that includes vampires. What nearly all effective horror villains have in common is their presence, and how readily the audience can bridge the fantasy on screen with real world horror. For others, it’s the genius monster maker behind the scenes, like H.R. But what makes a horror villain iconic? For some it’s the actor, such as Tim Curry’s endlessly frightening portrayal of Pennywise the Clown in 1990’s classic, It. 2017 was a record setting year for the genre, scoring a collective box office yield of well over $700 million. Horror fans are a ravenous breed, and their numbers are swelling.
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