What makes someone goth? Learn the origins, core styles like Victorian and industrial, internet-influenced aesthetics, and ...

The term gothic was first applied to fiction in the mid-18th century, and to this day conjures brooding atmospheres, crumbling mansions, and tormented characters. Beyond the eerie tropes, it’s a genre ...

The goth girl has been a recurring stereotype in coming-of-age films since the 1980s. With their inky-black shadows and deathly pale skin, characters like Lydia Deetz (Beetlejuice) and Nancy Downs ...

With roots in the 18th century, this haunted genre’s hallmarks can be found throughout modern horror. Here’s where to start. By Emily C. Hughes Emily C. Hughes is the Bram Stoker Award-winning author ...

Meet Dev, an avid writer, cat lover, and anime enthusiast. He has a passion for storytelling, traveling, and new adventures. Gothic anime characters captivate audiences with their complex ...