When I think of the word "disease", I also think of something caused by a germ, but the American Heritage Dictionary says any pathology (including any caused by genetic defect or environmental stress) is a disease.

'Scuse me for buttin' in. I used to teach high school English, and I am not yet cured of my pathology.

Ralph Morgan's victimized character also never struck me as a real "monster" , but movie titles are often hyperbolic, anyway.

Merry Christmas to Bill, Tom, and everyone in this thread.

Max