Gothic Horror: Modern Gothic Horror Films

When I think of Gothic Horror films I always think of old fashioned black and white versions of Dracula and Frankenstein made in the early 1900's. I rarely think of gothic as a modern genre. I however was interested to see which Gothic Horror films I have heard of or watched which make it into this category.

The Woman In Black 2012

I have read the book of the 'Women In Black' and also watched the 2012 film. When reading it I was unaware that it had gothic undertones, I only thought of it as a ghost story. In the 2012 film, Daniel Radcliffe plays a lawyer, Arthur Kipps who when working for a client has to visit a haunted house set on the marshes. Strange places is one of the main features of the gothic genre, and the house where Arthur visits is very strange and spooky, due to its location where fogs regularly form. The house is also only accessible at a low tide, making it easy to get trapped on, which adds to the terror of the location. Terror is also a main element of gothic horror. Throughout the film there are many scenes that create shock and make you jump. This terror is evident for the characters in the film as well as the audience watching.

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Other Modern Gothic Films Which I Have Not Watched

Corpse Bride 2012, starring Emily Watson, Helena Bonham Carter and Jonny Depp, from the director Tim Burton.