Vampires are one of the most popular creatures that go bump in the night. From the gothic romance of Dracula to horror comedy vibes of Abigail, these monsters have captivated audiences for more than ...

Gothic fantasy is a particular fantasy subgenre that features some great hidden gems, very much worth watching despite their relative obscurity. In literature, "gothic" fantasy refers to stories with ...

When Fruitvale Station hit theaters in 2013, it was the mark of a major new talent. Director Ryan Coogler, at the time not yet 30, went on to make Creed, a righteous revamping of the Rocky films, and ...

Instead, the ending remains deliberately open-ended, never meant to give that clean closure many wanted. For those who did not like the open-ended nature of 1994's Interview with the Vampire, the ...

And the best part is that when these films really deliver, it becomes almost impossible not to revisit them from time to time. Have you ever stopped to wonder which ones truly stand out? Here are 7 ...

If you’ve been here for a while, then you already know that here at Dread Central, we love vampires. From Robert Eggers’ gothic hit Nosferatu to Francis Ford Coppola’s seductive Bram Stoker’s Dracula ...

While some reserve Gothic horror for the Halloween season, I’d argue that there’s no better time to enjoy the chilling atmosphere and foray into the taboo that the Gothic provides than now. From ...

With the days getting shorter and cooler temperatures finally on the horizon, we’re easing into the spirit of October with a cozy watch list of Southern Gothic movies and TV shows. Ranging from ...

Rachael Severino is a writer from New York. She was awarded her Bachelor's in Classical Archaeology and Literature from Sarah Lawrence College. She is currently completing her MFA at Columbia ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Kathryn Bigelow’s 1987 neo-Western horror film Near Dark revitalized the vampire genre with grit ...

Certain monsters from the world of horror literature will always stand the test of time. Whether it's the howl of a werewolf or the groan of Frankenstein's monster, the smallest of details have ...