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Gothic horror was invented in 1764 by Horace Walpole. It was introduced in his novel "The Castle of Otranto." Gothic fiction incorporates romance and horror.

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Facts about gothic horror?

Gothic horror is a movie or book that's unpleasant, painful, scary, intense and also the features of a Gothic horror like candles,chandeliers or lots of black creepy settings. Horror and Gothic Horror both have the scary and intense feelings that very much make them similar except Horror is not usually Gothic.


What is Gothic Fiction?

"Gothic fiction (sometimes referred to as Gothic horror) is a genre of literature that combines elements of both horror and romance. As a genre, it is generally believed to have been invented by the English author Horace Walpole, with his 1764 novel The Castle of Otranto." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_fiction


What are the examples of origins in of gothic horror?

The Castle of Ortanto by Horace Walpole is considered the original Gothic horror novel


What are the key elements of gothic genre?

horror, horror, horror and a bit of terror


Which website gives you a list of gothic horror charachters?

An ideal website for Gothic Horror story list, is probaly www.Wikipedia.com.


What are gothic horror creatures?

Gothic horror creatures are creatures that are found in horror, especially the gothic horror subsection.Indeed, as Wikipedia states:"Prominent features of Gothic fiction include terror (both psychological and physical), mystery, the supernatural, ghosts, haunted houses and Gothic architecture, castles, darkness, death, decay, doubles, madness, secrets, and hereditary curses."


When did Gothic Horror originate?

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Where did Gothic horror originate?

Transylivania


What are the ingredients in gothic horror?

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What was the time period of Gothic Horror?

The heyday of Gothic horror novels was about 1790-1820. Horace Walpole's Castle of Otranto (1764) is widely regarded as the first Gothic novel. Gothic horror stories have continued to appear down to the present. Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897) is widely regarded as 'Gothic horror' though it appreared long after the heyday of the Gothic novel.


What are the ten commandments of writing an effective Gothic horror story?

There aren't any. Here's a couple of links to writing Gothic and Horror stories, though.


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