Gothic Horror

Gothic Horror is a genre of fiction emphasizing dread, decay, and the supernatural, typically set in gloomy locations like crumbling castles, haunted mansions, or fog-shrouded graveyards.

The atmosphere matters as much as the plot—darkness, isolation, family secrets, and the intrusion of the uncanny into everyday life.

Classic examples include Dracula, Frankenstein, and the stories of Edgar Allan Poe.

The genre has influenced film, video games, and literature that trades on oppressive mood and psychological unease rather than simple scares.