Gothic
The haunted house genre expresses housing anxiety
In 2007, the story of micro-budget ghosts Paranormal activity used old fashioned special effects, consumer electronics and a mundane suburban house to change horror movies for the next 15 years. Arrived just before the housing crisis, Paranormal activity felt like going back in time. Yet at the moment Paranormal activity 2 disembarked three years later, …
Kanye West launches new haircut after changing name to Ye; Internet users react
In a photo that showed the back of his head, the hurricane the rapper sported an uneven haircut. He accessorized the look with a silver chain necklace with his son Saint’s name in Gothic letters. Looked: The 44-year-old’s quirky haircut has sparked a lot of reaction from internet users. “Kanye let his kids cut their …
How Hunter: The Reckoning RPG Is Different From Hunter: The Vigil
The creators of Vampire: The Masquerade The 5th Edition, the latest iteration of the classic gothic horror RPG franchise, has two new games in the works – an updated version of the shapeshifters and spirits game Werewolf: The Apocalypse, plus a new edition of an old Dark World property called Hunter: The Judgment. The original …
Witchcore 101 – Royal Violet
Get into the Halloween spirit with an aesthetic like no other. Cultivate your spells and potions as a member of the Witchcore Aesthetic this spooky season. Revolving around the mystical and magical world of witches, this aesthetic incorporates themes from Harry Potter, American Horror Story, and other diverse media surrounding spellcasting and potion making. Visuals …
The best horror TV shows on Netflix for Halloween 2021
The scary season has arrived again, and Netflix offers a wide range of great horror TV shows that are perfect for Halloween 2021. From critically acclaimed original series and animated gems to beloved horror TV pillars and twists on classic genres, it There’s a lot to love and be scared of on Netflix this October. …
Which arthouse films stood out at the fall 2021 festivals? | Characteristics
The fall festival season started on September 1 with Venice and comes to a close this week when London and Busan come to a close, encompassing everything from Toronto, Telluride, San Sebastian and the New York Film Festival in between. . This all-physical drop from the 2021 Fall Festival has left plenty to feast on, …
Clarence True of Harlem, one of the most prolific and competent architects of the time, 1860-1928
Clarence Fagan True, AIA, 1860-1928, was an architect who lived in 217 West 104th Street, in Harlem, New York. One of the most prolific and skilled architects of the time. All of this was happening during the last decade of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Early life Born in 1860, …
You decide the macabre outcome in ‘Iris and the Ax’ at the Turnkey Theater
Accessories for the “iris and the ax” at the Turnkey Theater. Courtesy of the theater The sound is strange. The visuals are scary. The story is full of suspense. Turnkey theater“Iris and the Ax” from “Iris and the Ax” actually has an ax – and you have to figure out who wields it and who …
Rogue Lords is a horror-themed Roguelike that lets you navigate your way through
Rogue lords is a bit messy, but one of its characteristics certainly stands out above the rest: you can cheat. I’m not talking about a top-up-down-down-left-right-left-right type of cheat either. I mean some type of cheating with the devil; a baked mechanic that you can use as you progress Rogue lords – on condition of …
Delicious Gothic romance strikes the right balance between heart and horror
Set in a make-believe version of post-war Britain where body horror and romance collide, The death of Jane Lawrence delves into the age-old question posed by gothic novels and fairy tales: what do you do if your deeply attractive but hastily married husband hides a very dark secret in his ruined mansion? To be completely …