HOLLYWOOD'S GREATEST VILLAINS on The History Channel(R)

HOLLYWOOD'S GREATEST VILLAINS on The History Channel(R)

Airing Thursday, December 1st at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT

NEW YORK, Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- From sci-fi villains like Darth Vader, to super-villains like Goldfinger, to psycho-villains like Hannibal Lechter, viewers can explore the fascinating nexus between reality and fiction, revealing the historical personalities, politics and trends that inspired their wickedness on HOLLYWOOD'S GREATEST VILLAINS, airing Thursday, December 1st, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on The History Channel.

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HOLLYWOOD'S GREATEST VILLAINS is a fascinating, terrifying look at some of the most evil -- and best-loved -- characters ever created, and how and where they fit into history. See how the conservative backlash of the 1980's laid the groundwork for the vengeful lady villain in Fatal Attraction. Watch as the vampire villain evolves from the sexy gigolo of 1931's Dracula to the yuppie bloodsucker of 1998's Blade. And confront the real-life serial killer who inspired both Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Featuring interviews with Sharon Stone, Scott Glenn, Martin Landau, Glenn Close, John Carpenter and host of others, HOLLYWOOD'S GREATEST VILLAINS is the untold story behind the men and women who haunt our darkest dreams ... and fulfill our most secret desires.

HOLLYWOOD'S GREATEST VILLAINS is produced by Lou Reda Productions for The History Channel. Executive Producer for The History Channel is Marc Etkind.

Now reaching more than 88 million Nielsen subscribers, The History Channel(R), "Where the Past Comes Alive(R)," brings history to life in a powerful manner and provides an inviting place where people experience history personally and connect their own lives to the great lives and events of the past. The History Channel has earned six News and Documentary Emmy(R) Awards and received the prestigious Governor's Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the network's "Save Our History(R)" campaign dedicated to historic preservation and history education. The History Channel web site is located at http://www.history.com/. Press Only: For more information and photography please visit us on the web at http://www.historychannelpress.com/.

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