Whether hunting down ghosts, vampires, werewolves, demons, or some other “monster of the week,” Sam and Dean Winchester usually begin a hunt by asking “What does the lore say?” Supernatural has a unique take on many of our most recognizable monsters that vary from the traditional mythology. (For example, vampires can survive sunlight.) This panel will discuss the evolution of such monsters from their classic (often literary) representations to their more current, pop culture variations. What does the changing face of monsters say about our own fears—past, present, and future?