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Nowadays, novels featuring vampires seem to fall from the sky. Any teenager, young adult or even adult interested in fiction or fantasy cannot seem to escape the vampire novel. Such a wide variety and large quantity of “new” stories based on a single creature quickly exhausted the original potential that had already been used up... Continue Reading →
The Gothic originated from the 12th and 16th centuries as a style of medieval architecture that flourished in France. The term Gothic was not used until the Renaissance movement took place from the fourteenth to the seventeenth centuries. Most prominent in cathedrals and churches, Gothic architecture appealed to the emotions; it promoted a sense of... Continue Reading →
When I was a child—about 6–7 years old—I used to often have the same nightmare, and it terrified me. Before we go in, I must tell you that I am not someone who has nightmares frequently. This precise nightmare is actually the only one I can recall, and, if I had others, there must have... Continue Reading →
The Island of the Dolls, Mexico Thousands of dolls can be found all across the island. These dolls can move their hands, whisper to each other, and have the supernatural ability to lure the boatman to the islands. They are made to Just one glance at the island is enough to scare the crap out... Continue Reading →
The Ghost Woman is a Thai horror story that has been told from generations to generations for several decades. It is by far one of the most cherished and well-known ghost story. It has been subject of film, T.V. and opera productions. It originates in Bangkok. When the story was first told during the mid-nineteenth... Continue Reading →
In South America, vampire folklore is not spread as commonly as in Western Europe nor as quickly as in North America. In fact, South America is not a place richly mended by the vampire lore. However, the belief of vampire bat originates from the Southern and the Central America. This shows that indeed, some general... Continue Reading →
Here are some little known and possibly fun facts about 13 of the greatest gothic writers of all time... 1. Horace Walpole: Politician On top of being the recognized writer of the first Gothic novel, Walpole was a politician. He was part of the English Parliament for 27 years and used his voice to condemn... Continue Reading →
In 2011, Rob Cantor, inspired by his friend who kept dramatically whispering “Shia LaBoeuf”, wrote a comedy song about the actor Shia LaBoeuf being an actual cannibal who enjoys killing people. The song was released in 2012, along with an intense music video featuring a cameo from Shia LaBoeuf himself. Watch it here for a... Continue Reading →
Otherwise known as the Undead, vampires have a striking reputation all across the world. Tales and legends involving blood-drinking demons have spread for centuries and furthermore. Every country has its own tale of blood-thirsty vampires. The common belief of such creatures revolves mainly around their feast for blood and their supernatural power to resuscitate from... Continue Reading →
You’ve guessed it. One of my biggest fears : SHARKS! And spiders. But that’s a different story (1) I see your surprise. How in the heck is the movie Jaws related in any way to gothic? Well, dear friend of mine, Jaws uses two motifs that can be found in almost any gothic work: terror... Continue Reading →
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