The answer to the crossword for the term FIRST NAME IN OLD HORROR FILMS is LON, a three letter word. Lon Chaney was an American actor and one of the most famous names in the horror film genre. He was known as 'The Man of a Thousand Faces' due to his ability to transform himself using makeup and costumes. He starred in many classic horror films such as The Phantom of the Opera and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.