With roots in the 18th century, this haunted genre’s hallmarks can be found throughout modern horror. Here’s where to start.

From R. F. Kuang’s linguistic wars to Tamsyn Muir’s gothic absurdities, from Anna Smith Spark’s lyrical brutality to Silvia ...

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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 ...

The Castle of Otranto is considered the first supernatural English novel and also the first gothic novel. It describes itself as a translation of an Italian story from the Middle Ages about Manfred, ...

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The Halloween season is the perfect time to explore the horror genre, and Tim Burton's classic Gothic mystery remains a ...

Ireland’s tales of the undead and Dublin’s Gothic architecture inspired the creation of the world’s most famous vampire, Bram ...

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The Southern Gothic genre is perfect for video game narratives: secluded settings, unique mythology, violent death. Alone in the Dark's 2024 remake showcases "Southern charm," corny yet enjoyable ...