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Tag Archives: horror
A Compendium of Monsters
Over the Halloween period, the Wellcome Collection have put together an online compendium of monsters including the witch, zombie, werewolf, vampire and ghost. Though it’s quite tongue-in-cheek, I always think it is interesting to note what constitutes the stereotype of … Continue reading
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Tagged adaptation, aesthetics, Ghosts, Gothic, horror, Monsters, Vampires, Werewolves, witches, Zombies
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Post-Halloween Blues
There is no denying it – the weather is getting worse, I’ve laundered my woollen apparel, hoovered up the last of the glitter, cut my fake nails short, and turned the calendar to a new month, Gothtober is officially over. … Continue reading
The Tragic, Forgotten History of Zombies
The Atlantic has published this is an incredibly thoughtful and interested article about the history of zombies, ‘The Tragic, Forgotten History of Zombies’. It’s well researched and effectively argued covering the relationship between George A. Romero’s undead films and the … Continue reading
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Tagged adaptation, aesthetics, horror, Horror Film, TV, Zombies
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Vampires on the Big and Small Screen
I was a little sad to see this very cutting review of Eddie Murphy’s Vampire in Brooklyn (1995). Having watched it when I was ten with a friend, I remember quoting it for days. And, having recently re-watched it, I thought it … Continue reading
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Tagged aesthetics, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Film, horror, Horror Film, TV, Vampires
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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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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
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Tagged adaptation, aesthetics, body Gothic, Film, Gothic, horror, Horror Film, Internet, technology, TV
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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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The 10 Scariest Goosebump Books of All Time
Glamour magazine has, rather strangely given their choice of horror is normally Body Gothic in the form of extreme dieting and plastic surgery gone wrong, released an article about their top 10 Scariest Goosebump Books. It’s a nostalgic read and … Continue reading