The term 'FIRST NAME IN HORROR FLICKS' can be answered by two crossword solutions: Bela (4 letters) and Lon (3 letters). Bela is the first name of Bela Lugosi, a Hungarian-American actor who is best known for his portrayal of Count Dracula in the 1931 film adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel. Lon is the first name of Lon Chaney, an American actor who was known as 'The Man of a Thousand Faces' due to his ability to transform himself into a variety of characters. He is most famous for his role as the titular character in the 1925 silent horror film The Phantom of the Opera.