Tim Burton’s Ordinary Other
The influence of Frankenstein is apparent in many of Tim Burton’s films. This is evident in his use of Gothic tropes and the exploration of the other. In his early works […]
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‘We Are All Golems’- Interview With Chris Kent
Joanna talks with artist and illustrator Chris Kent about his graphic novel ‘The Golem’ and making the Gothic accessible to younger audiences.
Read More →Frankenstein’s Femme Fatales
Depictions of male creators are numerate in horror movies. Female creators are depicted less often but when they are it is often to subvert simplistic portrayals of villains- both male […]
Read More →Frankenstein’s Bride: Made for The Male Gaze
In Shelley’s 1818 novel the monster demands ‘a creature of the opposite sex but as hideous as myself.’ However, when it come to portrayals of this creature on screen she […]
Read More →Frankenstein’s Bride: From Embalmed to Empowered
Despite never being brought to life in Shelley’s original novel, Frankenstein’s Bride has been depicted on screen in a myriad of ways. Here is a visual investigation into her journey. […]
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