1896
The world's first 'true' horror movie - The Devil's Castle - was made. It was made by an Illusionist and was only 3 minutes long!
1898
George Albert Smith patented his photographic design. It enabled 'ghosts' to be shown on film.
1910
The first version of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is made.
1911
Notre Dame de Paris is released, filmed by Pathé and was the first full length film with a monster in it!
1912
The Vengeance of Egypt was released by Gaumont and was the first full length, pure horror movie.
1913
Thanks to Lon Chaney, his film The Man of a Thousand Faces created make-up that stunned the world.
1915
The Golem, a silent film of German release is produced by Hans Lippmann.
1928
The Man Who Laughs becomes the first horror movie with sound, even the credits were read out!
1931
A film directed by Tod Browning, Dracula.
The wife of Frankenstein boasts a musical score by Frank Waxman where many of the musical norms of horror music were established in this film.
1937
The 'H' (Horrific) certificate was introduced by the BBFC to replace the old 'A' (Adult) rating. 
1946
Bedlam, a film about the infamous St. Mary's of Bethlehem: a Victorian Institution for the insane was banned in Britain.
1952
The first 3D film is made - Bwana Devil - and despite having a budget of only $400,000 made $2.7 million at box office.
1973
The Exorcist was one of the first classic horror films to be made in full Metro colour.
The Video Home System (VHS) is launched by JVC.
1980
This decade of film has such a believably realistic feel that it is no wonder this generation of horror had evolved to Thriller/Slashes such as The Shining, Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street.
1982
Mary Whitehouse begins a campaign against 'Video Nasties'.
1991
The Silence of the Lambs is a 1991 American thriller that blends elements of the crime and horror genres.
Anne Rice's gothic classic - Interview with A Vampire - is made into a film, in which Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt feature.
1995
Another advance in the horror film evolution is Se7en. Strong ethical beliefs are tested in these horror films as new age demonic and satanic type horrors are released as people wanted to watch what they could mentally challenge.
The 90's brought us the Dolby Digital sound system which enhanced the thrill of watching horrors significantly.
2000
Final Destination reiterated the possible reality of another medium controlling us. The use of dead creatures/forces has been popular with the new decade of 2000-2009 with other films following the same pattern.
(research from various sites, generic internet search to find dates etc.)
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