10 Best Gothic Horror Films

The 1931 film is one one of the biggest turning points in horror movie history and has stood the test of time in the 89 years since its release.

Based off the novel by Mary Shelley, the legacy of this story cannot be overstated. The grandmother of goth created this story as part of a writing competition amongst her equally talented friends, Lord Byron and Percy Shelley, to see who could write the best horror story. I think it’s pretty damn clear who won.

The dreadful tale incorporates body horror, philosophy of human nature, Catholic guilt and a creature who has accumulated more pity than hate; pretty much the perfect ingredients to cook a delicious gothic fry up.

The adaptation to screen brings all of these themes to gloomy reanimated life with still beautiful cinematography and now overused gothic stereotypes that somehow still feel fresh when watching the film.

Changes of the novel also make the monster seem even more of an unfortunate soul than before, with the ending showcasing the monster as a victim of a cruel society. That’s exactly how goths feel when your mum tells you it’s a stupid idea to waste all your money on My Chemical Romance merchandise...