This is the trailer of I Am Legend, a 2007 American post-apocalyptic movie. Here, watch it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtKMEAXyPkg Now, let’s begin. Just by viewing the trailer, it is clear that this movie can be considered gothic. A terrible virus had killed all of New York City’s inhabitants except for Robert Neville, a brilliant scientist who has... Continue Reading →
Terror Buildup — Game of Thrones
With a week to go before the much-anticipated return of Game of Thrones on HBO after almost 2 years of absence, now seemed a good time to make a gothic appreciation post on this TV show—and book series. One of the most striking characteristics of the gothic genre rests in the use of terror, the... Continue Reading →
Daunting Places Around the World
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 →
Tales of Vampires
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 →
Jaws : A Tale of Terror and Horror
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 →
Something happened…
(1) Last night, I was walking in the forest by myself. It was a chilly night, the air was cold, and darkness had settled around me. When I decided to head back home, I had a strange sensation. Suddenly, I tripped over a rock. I didn’t fall, but I hurt my big toe. It hurt... Continue Reading →
Creepy Coraline
Ah, Coraline! You remember watching this movie as a kid: it traumatized you and forever scared your little innocent heart. In fact, I think you were struck by the gloominess of this movie. It was weird, somber, and almost depressing. From a child’s perspective, let me show you why this movie was so frightful and... Continue Reading →
Monsters From Around the World – Part 2
Here is the second part to Monster from Around the World! More nightmares for you... Africa Lukwata: Living in Lake Victoria in Africa’s Great Rift Valley, the Lukwata is a carnivorous monster with a small squat head and a very long neck from the Baganda folklore. Its body is similar to a dolphin’s and it... Continue Reading →
The Top 3 Haunted Spots in Canada
Do you blissfully yearn to encounter dead spirits? Haunted mansions? Revenants? Or do you simply enjoy a good scare? Does the actual feeling of fear enchant you? Perhaps it even attracts you like a magnet. You like the suspense, the unknown, the darkness. Well, why not discover some new places to visit? Ghosts and phantoms... Continue Reading →
Animal Symbolism — Recurrent Gothic Animals
Animals are often present in any kind of stories, gothic ones included. When they are depicted, one can always wonder: why this animal? Why a wolf and not a bear? Why a cat and not a dog? These literary decisions can sometimes arise from the symbolism behind the animal (this is not absolute, the author... Continue Reading →
Great Gothic Giggle 