Universal Monsters & Neurotics: Children of the Night and Their Hang-Ups

Is there a human side to the classic Universal Monsters of the 1930s and 1940s? Yes, and it suffers from many psychological hang-ups that drive their on-screen behavior. Dracula’s lost social status, the Frankenstein Monster’s abusive childhood, the Wolf Man’s inner turmoil, and the Gill Man’s empty desires motivate their malevolent actions. Explore a different perspective on the character development of these Children of the Night. Discover what psychological terrors make these conflicted fantasy creatures realistic and cause them to run amok after opening the casket lids on their dark cinematic minds.