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- 1. Common term for the original carrier of an infection, especially in post-apocalyptic tales.
- 5. Ancient queen whose alleged burial site is shrouded in mystery and legends.
- 6. Charismatic immortal from Anne Rice’s “Vampire Chronicles” series.
- 8. A character from a 19th-century novel, often cited as an early vampire in literature.
- 9. Marvel Comics’ undead character, known for his posthumous quests and resurrection.
- 11. Ghostly figure in “Macbeth” who appears at a royal banquet to a guilty king.
- 12. Iconic horror movie character, often seen shambling and craving brains.
- 15. Egyptian queen whose life and death have inspired many myths and legends.
- 17. A vampire lord from a popular tabletop role-playing game.
- 19. Urban legend figure, said to appear in mirrors when her name is called.
- 20. Shakespearean character who appears as a phantom to guide his son in a quest for revenge.
- 24. Egyptian ruler whose tomb’s discovery led to stories of a lingering ancient curse.
- 26. Egyptian deity of the underworld, linked to resurrection myths.
- 27. Intelligent and outspoken undead character from a popular zombie film.
- 29. A character from a famous wizarding series, known for haunting the school bathrooms.
- 30. Renowned Egyptian pharaoh, frequently associated with mummification in modern tales.
- 33. A friendly animated character known for being lighthearted despite his ethereal nature.
- 35. Haunting figure from a well-known horror film, connected with a cursed videotape.
- 36. Underworld warrior in a long-running movie franchise about supernatural beings.
- 38. Weeping female figure in Latin American folklore, known for a tragic backstory.
- 39. Half-human, half-supernatural hunter from a Marvel comic and movie series.
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- 2. Main character in a movie franchise battling an outbreak of the undead.
- 3. Fictional scientist’s “creation” often misunderstood as the monster itself.
- 4. Lovecraftian character known for his experiments in reanimating the dead.
- 7. The first spirit in “A Christmas Carol,” who appears to warn Scrooge.
- 10. Protagonist of a post-apocalyptic series, known for fighting to protect his loved ones.
- 13. Character from an adventure film, known as a resurrected Egyptian royal figure.
- 14. Historical figure known for his brutal methods and later associated with a famous monster.
- 16. Classic horror film character, known for his eerie appearance and shadowy presence.
- 18. Ghostly father of a prince, urging revenge in a famous tragedy.
- 20. Early pharaoh of Egypt; some consider his life and death to inspire ancient burial rites.
- 21. Famed Egyptian queen; her legacy often ties her to ancient burial lore.
- 22. Influential ancient ruler, whose preserved remains reveal much about Egyptian rituals.
- 23. One of the spectral visitors in Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
- 25. Famous character with a name that’s Dracula spelled backwards.
- 28. Character inspired by an Egyptian priest and featured in popular adventure films.
- 31. Fictional term used in a popular survival guide as a cause for reanimation.
- 32. A survivor who fights against the undead in the series "Z Nation."
- 34. Early female character in vampire literature, predating Dracula.
- 37. Iconic Gothic horror character created by Bram Stoker, known for his bloodthirsty nature.