Monsters in Motion: Gothic Literature's Legacy on Halloween

Explore how Mary Shelley’s *Frankenstein*, Robert Louis Stevenson’s *Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde*, and Bram Stoker’s *Dracula* turned 19th‑century gothic novels into the core icons of modern Halloween celebrations. From page to stage to screen, these monsters shaped costume trends, candy branding, and the very language of spooky culture.

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