Gothic horror has roots in literary works that existed long before cinema was created. Pioneered by Horace Walpole with his 1764 novel The Castle of Otranto, it is the daddy of all horror. Like its ...
While gothic fiction has been prevalent since the 18th century, it reappears as a staple of popular culture during moments of social and political transition. It makes sense, then, that the gothic has ...
Lightning flashes across the sky, illuminating a castle. A ghost calls out the name of a lover who once spurned them. A young woman tries to undo a curse that has plagued her family for centuries. You ...
This is an image from the official trailer for “The Night of the Hunter” distributed by the Criterion Collection. Gothic fiction is one of the most enduring genres in fiction. From “Frankenstein” to ...
Jasneet Singh is a writer who finally has a platform to indulge in long rants about small moments on TV and film in overwhelming detail. With a literature background, she is drawn to the narrative ...
The term gothic was first applied to fiction in the mid-18th century, and to this day conjures brooding atmospheres, crumbling mansions, and tormented characters. Beyond the eerie tropes, it’s a genre ...
Ahlissa is a Horror Features contributor at Collider. She's been a media writer for nearly 10 years. You can find her other work in FANGORIA, The Feminine Macabre, Haunted Magazine, and more. Her ...
In Kerry Cullen’s uncanny debut, “House of Beth,” a queer 20-something finds that “straight” life comes with serious strings (and spirits) attached. By Jenny Wu Our columnist reviews “Strange Houses” ...
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