Count Dracula "Master" and "Lord". Dracula also afflicts Lucy with chronic sleepwalking, putting her into a trance-like state that allows them not only to submit to his will but also seek him and satisfy his need to feed. Dracula's powers and weaknesses vary greatly in the many adaptations. Previous and subsequent vampires from different legends have had similar vampire characteristics. Dracula is one of the most famous characters in popular culture. He has been portrayed by more actors in more visual media adaptations of the novel than any other horror character. Actors who have played him include Max Schreck, Bela Lugosi, John
Horror icon famous horror film icons. These films have had numerous sequels and remakes made, each one varying in success. In the 1940s, sequels to Dracula and Frankenstein's monster were released, and when "The Wolf Man" (1941) was released a new horror icon had rose to prominence, the werewolf. In the 1950s, "The Creature from the Black Lagoon" led to the Gill-man becoming an icon. Another well known horror icon is Norman Bates from the "Psycho" franchise. Many modern horror icons originate from the 1970s. Leatherface from "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" went on to become a horror icon. The Phantom from