What is Gothic Horror?

What is Gothic Horror?

Author: Kevin L. Williams November 13, 2022 Duration: 16:57

Welcome to the very first episode of Speaking of Gothic...

 In this episode, I ask what Gothic Horror is while digging into my own experiences of connecting to why I love this genre so much. I also name my Top 10 Gothic Horror Movies!

Music:

Born a Rockstar (Copyright Free)

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 Zombie Hoodoo

"Zombie Hoodoo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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 This House

"This House" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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 Giant Wyrm

"Giant Wyrm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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If you like to read Gothic Horror/Gothic Romance, please check out my books on Amazon!

I started a YouTube channel called Writing Gothic, which is a companion avenue for this podcast. Come over and join me there to ask questions, suggest Gothic Horror movies/shows, or for general chit-chat!!!

You can also send me an email: klwilliamsauthor@gmail.com

Also, please check out some of my Fiction and Non-Fiction writing on
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Hosted by author Kevin L. Williams, Speaking of Gothic... Podcast is a deep, conversational exploration of the shadows. This isn't just a list of recommendations; it's a thoughtful dissection of the genre's core, from its classic literary roots to its modern incarnations on screen. Each episode picks apart the specific tropes-the crumbling mansions, the familial curses, the atmospheric dread-that define Gothic horror and Gothic romance, asking why they unsettle and captivate us. You'll hear specific analysis of films, streaming series, and novels, treating them as texts to be unpacked rather than simply consumed. The tone is knowledgeable yet accessible, more like a discussion between enthusiasts than a formal lecture. Tune in for a podcast that appreciates the slow build of tension, the complexity of a doomed romance, and the enduring power of a well-placed secret. It’s for anyone who finds beauty in the decay and wants to understand the mechanics behind the mystery. Your engagement, through reviews or direct email, is genuinely welcomed as part of the ongoing conversation.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 30

Speaking of Gothic... Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Beast of the Full Moon! The Wolfman (2010) Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:43
In this episode, I continue discussing all-time favorite Gothic Horror film…The Wolfman (2010)! I also mention the novelization written by Jonathan Maberry, which was based on the screenplay by Andrew Kevin Walker and Da…
Beast of the Full Moon! The Wolfman (2010) Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:19
In this episode, I talk about my all-time favorite Gothic Horror film…The Wolfman (2010)! Werewolves are my favorite monster and this film ranks up there with An American Werewolf In London! Which is high praise. I also…
Dracula in Love! Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) – Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:36
In this episode, I continue talking about Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), Directed by Francis Ford Coppola Starring Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves, Cary Elwes, and Sir Anthony Hopkins.Music: Part 2 Almost in F"Alm…
Dracula in Love! Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) – Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:24
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Starring Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves, Cary Elwes, and Sir Anthony Hopkins.DescriptionCount Dracula, a 15th-century prince, is condemned to live off the blood of the living fo…
Gothic Houses and the Supernatural! Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:40
In the second part of this series, I discuss more Gothic House movies dealing with the Supernatural. Movies mentioned in this episode: Crimson Peak 2015What Lies Beneath 2000The Haunting 1963The Haunting 1999The Haunting…
Headless Horseman, Decapitations, Tim & Johnny! Sleepy Hollow (1999) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:19
Set in 1799, "Sleepy Hollow" is based on Washington Irving's classic tale "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Faithful to the dreamy custom-bound world that Irving paints in his story, the film mixes horror, fantasy, and roma…
Gothic Houses and the Supernatural! Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:17
I thought I would change things up a little. In this first part of this series, I will focus on the Gothic Tropes themselves, in particular, Gothic Houses and the Supernatural. In future episodes, I will cover:CastlesUnd…
Terror in Alaska! 30 Days of Night (2007) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:45
This bloody vampire movie is the very definition of Gothic Horror! 30 Days of Night is an adaptation of the fabulous graphic novel of the same name. If you like vampires that are brutal and feral, watch this movie!It is…
Batman, Poe, and Gothic Murder in The Pale Blue Eye! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:26
Today, I talk about the recent Netflix movie The Pale Blue Eye! The film is directed by Scott Cooper and stars Christian Bale as August Landor, Harry Melling as Edgar Allan Poe, Lucy Boyton, Gillian Anderson, and Timothy…