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Gothic horror can be written in either past or present tense depending on the author's stylistic choices. Both tenses are commonly used in this genre to create different effects and convey different atmospheres.
The Simpsons - 1989 Treehouse of Horror XVII 18-4 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-PG (1997-Present)
The Simpsons - 1989 Treehouse of Horror XII 13-1 is rated/received certificates of: Argentina:Atp USA:TV-PG (1997-Present)
The Simpsons - 1989 Treehouse of Horror XVI 17-4 is rated/received certificates of: Argentina:Atp USA:TV-PG (1997-Present)
The Simpsons - 1989 Treehouse of Horror XI 12-1 is rated/received certificates of: Argentina:Atp USA:TV-PG (1997-Present)
The Simpsons - 1989 Treehouse of Horror XIII 14-1 is rated/received certificates of: Argentina:Atp USA:TV-PG (1997-Present)
The Simpsons - 1989 Treehouse of Horror X 11-4 is rated/received certificates of: Argentina:Atp USA:TV-PG (1997-Present)
Slasher horror Found footage horror Stalker horror (often overlaps with Slasher horror) Thriller/Action-Adventure horror Psychological horror/Suspense Paranormal horror Torture horror Exploitation horror Splatter horror Science Fiction Aliens (part of the larger Sci-Fi category) Monster movies (Cryptid/Creature horror) Vampire horror
Modern tales of psychological horror, with themes centered around inner fears and anxieties, could be considered the closest equivalent to classical gothic horror. Works that explore the darker aspects of the human psyche and push the boundaries of traditional horror storytelling would capture that same sense of unease and suspense found in gothic tales.
The American comedy horror film Gremlins is about a teenage boy who gets a Gremlin from his dad as a present. The Gremlin gets wet which causes it to produce multiple Gremlins which cause havoc around town.
Fantasy/horror
Horror is a genre onto itself. Thus a Horror film would be part of the Horror genre.