I think this is a genre that is very difficult for people in film. A large part of the problem is the term Horror. Sadly, horror has become a catch all phrase and it has become very identified with gore and frights. This is very limiting. What people fail to see and appreciate is tragedy. Modern people reject tragedy as an art form, it is part of their dictate that stories must always have a happy endings, especially for the protagonist. Tragedy is a type of dark poetry told in story form, and it has a depth and meaning that many other stories can't evoke. Thank you for advocating for this art form.
Great suggestions! I hope to finally read The Woman in White this year.
Love the gothic genre and always good to hear others who clearly just have a great love of literature!
I think this is a genre that is very difficult for people in film. A large part of the problem is the term Horror. Sadly, horror has become a catch all phrase and it has become very identified with gore and frights. This is very limiting. What people fail to see and appreciate is tragedy. Modern people reject tragedy as an art form, it is part of their dictate that stories must always have a happy endings, especially for the protagonist. Tragedy is a type of dark poetry told in story form, and it has a depth and meaning that many other stories can't evoke. Thank you for advocating for this art form.
I agree! And I think Gothic Literature has so much more to offer than just horror