Gothic horror movies are more than just fear and gore. In fact, if you prefer your horror to be jump-scarey and violent, you may find these movies a bit bland. However, trust me when I say that they’re worth giving a genuine chance, because I did, and I couldn’t be happier! As someone who’s not a huge fan of gore, these are my kind of horror movies.Gothic horror movies have been reigning supreme with their allegorical approach toward horror. They explore social evils, aiming to spark discussions of morality, philosophy, and religion, using the antagonist as a metaphor. The genre was first established in the mid-1700s with the publication of Horace Walpole’s The Castle of Otranto in 1764.Since then, from crumbling castles to abandoned mansions, flickering candlelight to brooding atmospheres, we have come a long way in this subgenre.In this article, we’re looking at some of the best Gothic horror movies of all time.Best Gothic Horror Movies1. Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) One of the earliest Gothic horror films, F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu, is widely considered a silent-era masterpiece of the genre. The narrative follows an estate agent, Hutter (Gustav von Wangenheim), who sells a house to Count Orlok (Max Schreck) on the far end of the city. However, the sale soon becomes the biggest mistake of Hutter’s life, as Count Orlok, the Dracula or Nosferatu, takes an ominous interest in Hutter’s wife (Greta Schröder). Murnau uses shadows expertly, both for Gothic aesthetics and as a metaphor for unconscious societal...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 9 December