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Tag Archives: aesthetics
The Vampire Craze in Popular Culture Isn’t Dead Yet
Time have just published an article informing us that ‘The Vampire Craze in Popular Culture Isn’t Dead Yet’. The article suggests that the growing popularity of zombies (and may I also include werewolves, witches and fairies here) has not entirely destroyed … Continue reading
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Tagged aesthetics, Twilight, Vampires, Zombies
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The 25 Best Horror Movies since 2000, A.V. Club
Here’s an intriguing list of the 25 Best Horror Movies since 2000 compiled by the A.V. Club. Now, I don’t watch much horror because I have a weak stomach, an over-active imagination, and a tendency for unpleasant imagery to sear … Continue reading
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Tagged adaptation, aesthetics, body Gothic, Female Gothic, Gothic, horror, Horror Film
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Review of ‘Crimson Peak’ (2015)
I have found it difficult to start this review and not just because procrastination is my middle name. In part the difficulty arises in trying to vocalise my disappointment at what had the potential to be an excellent movie and, … Continue reading
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Tagged adaptation, aesthetics, Ann Radcliffe, Female Gothic, Gothic, Horror Film
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Frightening Photography from Russia
If you’re not a fan of sleep then I would recommend looking through these horrifying photographs from Russian photographer Moppaa. Be warned: you may need a comforting cup of something to warm your cockles after viewing so pop the kettle … Continue reading
The Dark Arts Journal – Promoting upcoming and emerging voices in the Gothic
Some of you may have noticed a new link on the OGOM blog. However, I also wanted to draw your attention to it in a post. The Dark Arts Journal has just published its first volume, ‘The Gothic Subject’. This … Continue reading
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Tagged adaptation, aesthetics, body Gothic, Female Gothic, Goth subculture, Gothic, Gothic novel, horror
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Digital Horror, an edited collection from Xavier Aldana-Reyes and Linnie Blake
In 2002, I decided to go and watch the re-make of The Ring at my local cinema. The next day I was ill from school and decided to watch a movie to pass the time. This was the time of VCRs and … Continue reading
Posted in Books and Articles, Critical thoughts
Tagged adaptation, aesthetics, body Gothic, Film, Gothic, horror, Horror Film, Internet, technology, TV
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Fairy Tale Fashion at the FIT
If you happen to have an extraordinarily generous loved one or are yourself flush with cash, your Christmas list could include tickets to go and see the Fairy Tale Fashion exhibition at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. … Continue reading
18 Great Films of Gothic Horror and Romance to Watch Before ‘Crimson Peak’
In lieu of my review of Crimson Peak, which will be coming later, I promise (I’m just trying to formulate exactly what didn’t sit right with me), here is a rather good list of Gothic horror and romance movies. I haven’t … Continue reading
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Tagged adaptation, aesthetics, Gothic, Hammer horror, horror, Horror Film
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Vampire Breast Lifts and the Cult of Eternal Youth
Following the ‘vampire facelift’, there is now the ‘vampire breast lift’. These procedures have been linked to immortal blood-drinkers because they both involve injecting the patients blood back into their skin in order to rejuvenate it. The idea of connecting … Continue reading
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Tagged aesthetics, blood, popular culture, Vampires
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Del Toro’s Crimson Peak – The reviews are in …
From the first moment I saw the trailer to the delightful interview with Tom Hiddleston in which he announced he went full-nude to redress the sexist imbalance regarding nudity in film, I have been thoroughly excited about Guillermo del Toro’s Crimson … Continue reading