JONATHAN MABERRY BIO: JONATHAN MABERRY is a NYTimes bestselling author, #1 Audible bestseller, 5-time Bram Stoker Award-winner, 4-time Scribe Award winner, Inkpot Award winner, comic book writer, and producer. He is the author of 52 novels, 16 short story collections, 28 graphic novels, 170 short stories, 14 nonfiction books, and has edited 26 anthologies. He has written comics for Marvel, IDW, Dark Horse, and others, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is based in part on his 2009-10 run on t...
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JONATHAN MABERRY BIO: JONATHAN MABERRY is a NYTimes bestselling author, #1 Audible bestseller, 5-time Bram Stoker Award-winner, 4-time Scribe Award winner, Inkpot Award winner, comic book writer, and producer. He is the author of 52 novels, 16 short story collections, 28 graphic novels, 170 short stories, 14 nonfiction books, and has edited 26 anthologies. He has written comics for Marvel, IDW, Dark Horse, and others, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is based in part on his 2009-10 run on t...
JONATHAN MABERRY BIO: JONATHAN MABERRY is a NYTimes bestselling author, #1 Audible bestseller, 5-time Bram Stoker Award-winner, 4-time Scribe Award winner, Inkpot Award winner, comic book writer, and producer. He is the author of 52 novels, 16 short story collections, 28 graphic novels, 170 short stories, 14 nonfiction books, and has edited 26 anthologies. He has written comics for Marvel, IDW, Dark Horse, and others, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is based in part on his 2009-10 run on t...
Welcome back, and on this episode, I talk about several movies in conjunction with the theme: House and the Supernatural! I covered some of these in a previous episode, but this list are ones I have watched that I love, and hopefully this list will give you some movie ideas to watch for Halloween! Movies mentioned in this episode: House of Usher - 1960 Burnt Offerings - 1976 The Sentinel - 1977 The Amityville Horror - 1979 The Changeling - 1980 The Shining - 1980 The Evil Dead - 1981 ...
Hello! In this episode, I talk about several Vampire and Werewolf movies that I enjoy, that also have Gothic Tropes in them. I don't go in-depth with them all, but I offer just a few juicy nuggets of info! Enjoy! Vampire Movies 1. Fright Night (1985) 2. Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1996) 3. 30 Days of Night (2007) 4. Vampires (1998) 5. The Lost Boys (1987) 6. Afflicted (201...
The new Salem's Lot movie is a fantastic Gothic film, with all the hallmarks of the Gothic tradition! It is a great throwback to classic Horror filmmaking and gives us a good old-fashioned Vampire story the way they used to tell them! I loved it and it is now in my top 10 vampire movies of all time. Music used: Spooked by Mini Vandals (via YouTube) If you like to read Gothic Horror/Gothic Romance, please check out my books on Amazon! I started a YouTube channel called Writing Gothic, which ...
The Plot for Alien: Romulus While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonists come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. My take is that Alien: Romulus, like Alien, is a perfect Gothic Science Fiction movie! It incorporates all the Gothic elements I’ve been discussing on this podcast, and leans into them, creating one helluva thrilling ride! Music used: Spooked by Mini Vandals (via YouTube) If you like to read Gothic Hor...
Overlord is a 2018 movie I adore and watch over and over! It is one of the best War/Horror films I’ve ever seen, possibly underrated. I rarely see discussions or reviews about this film on Horror sites or mentioned on Horror podcasts. This is a shame because it is so well-crafted, acted, and the set design and practical FX are a wonder to behold that blend with beautiful use of CGI! If you like to read Gothic Horror/Gothic Romance, please check out my books on Amazon! Plot: On the eve of D-D...
Description: This is the wrap up in this three-part series where I finish listing Zombie movies you should check out! Remember, they may not appear Gothic on the surface, but the Gothic permeates this slice of the Horror genre! If you decide to watch any of them (or have already), see if you can spot any of the Gothic Tropes I have mentioned before! If you like to read Gothic Horror/Gothic Romance, please check out my books on Amazon! Movies mentioned in this episode: Survival o...
In this episode, I continue my focus on all things ZOMBIE! Now, not all of these films are Gothic films, but all of them feature Gothic Tropes in some shape or way. This is just MY take on Zombie Movies that are worth watching. Recommended Book of the Month: The Spite House by Johnny Compton Recommended Movie of the Week: The Crazies (2010 - Streaming on Hulu, Prime, HBOMax) Movies mentioned in this episode: Army of Darkness (1992) Resident Evil 2002 28 ...
Staying with my desire to keep things fresh, in this episode, I am focusing on all things ZOMBIE! Now, not all of these films are Gothic films, but all of them feature Gothic Tropes in some shape or way. I am not going to cover Zombie TV or streaming shows like The Walking Dead franchise, because I have only seen the first few seasons and none of the spin-off shows. I will leave that to more qualified Zombie enthusiasts! This is just MY take on Zombie Movies that are worth watching.&nbs...
This is Part 2 of my discussion about books that have influenced me, or that I am currently reading now! The books are a combination of Fiction, Non-Fiction Mythology/Horror books, Non-Fiction Writing Craft books, Graphic Novels, and Comic Books. Recommended Book of the Month: The Spite House by Johnny Compton Recommended Movie of the Week: Season of the Witch (Streaming on Tubi) Recommended Series of the Month: 1899 (Streaming on Netflix) Books mentioned in this episode: Part 2: Gothi...
I thought I would record an episode about Gothic Horror literature and the dozens of books I read for inspiration, craft, history of the genre, and other things. The books I am going to list are a combination of Fiction, Non-Fiction Mythology/Horror books, Non-Fiction Writing Craft books, Graphic Novels, and Comic Books. Everything that has influenced me, or that I am currently reading now! Book of the Month: The Spite House by Johnny Compton Movie of the Week: Viking Wolf 2022 (Stream...
In this episode, I continue discussing all-time favorite Gothic Horror film…The Wolfman (2010)! I also mention the novelization written by Jonathan Maberry, which was based on the screenplay by Andrew Kevin Walker and David Self, and the Original screenplay by Curt Siodmak, in addition to discussing older films where the Wolfman is used. Movies mentioned in this episode: Werewolf of London – 1935 Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man – 1943 House of Frankenstein – 1944 House of Dracula – 1945 She-...
In this episode, I talk about my all-time favorite Gothic Horror film…The Wolfman (2010)! Werewolves are my favorite monster and this film ranks up there with An American Werewolf In London! Which is high praise. I also mention the novelization written by Jonathan Maberry, which was based on the screenplay by Andrew Kevin Walker and David Self, and the Original screenplay by Curt Siodmak! Directed by Joe Johnston, and once again starring Sir Anthony Hopkins, Benicio del Toro, Emily Blun...
In this episode, I continue talking about Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), Directed by Francis Ford Coppola Starring Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves, Cary Elwes, and Sir Anthony Hopkins. Music: Part 2 Almost in F "Almost in F" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Shadowlands 7 – Codex "Shadowlands 7 - Codex" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licen...
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Starring Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves, Cary Elwes, and Sir Anthony Hopkins. Description Count Dracula, a 15th-century prince, is condemned to live off the blood of the living for eternity. Young lawyer Jonathan Harker is sent to Dracula's castle to finalize a land deal, but when the Count sees a photo of Harker's fiancée, Mina, the spitting image of his dead wife, he imprisons him and sets off for London to track her down. This is my favorite in...
In the second part of this series, I discuss more Gothic House movies dealing with the Supernatural. Movies mentioned in this episode: Crimson Peak 2015 What Lies Beneath 2000 The Haunting 1963 The Haunting 1999 The Haunting of Hill House Series (Netflix) 2018 Don’t Be Afraid of The Dark 2010 We Are Still Here 2015 The Amityville Horror 1979 The Shining 1980 The Conjuring 2013 13 Ghosts 1960 Thir13en Ghosts 2001 Paranormal Activity 2007 The Evil Dead 1981 Evil Dead II ...
Set in 1799, "Sleepy Hollow" is based on Washington Irving's classic tale "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Faithful to the dreamy custom-bound world that Irving paints in his story, the film mixes horror, fantasy, and romance and features an extraordinary cast of characters that dabble in the supernatural. Probably my favorite Tim Burton film! I love his Batman films, but this one is pure Gothic through and through! The world-building is incredible in this! I also mention the Sleepy Hollow TV ...
I thought I would change things up a little. In this first part of this series, I will focus on the Gothic Tropes themselves, in particular, Gothic Houses and the Supernatural. In future episodes, I will cover: CastlesUnderground Tunnels/CavesSpooky ForestsCreaturesBook and Movies mentioned in this episode (in order): Gothic: An Illustrated History by Roger Luckhurst, Princeton University Press, 2021. House of Usher 1960 The Pit and the Pendulum 1961 Rosemary’s Baby 1968 The Sentinel 1977 Sus...
This bloody vampire movie is the very definition of Gothic Horror! 30 Days of Night is an adaptation of the fabulous graphic novel of the same name. If you like vampires that are brutal and feral, watch this movie! It is bleak and relentless but also retains themes of hope and light amidst the darkness. Even though the world around us is often dark and bleak, holding on to love and light may be all we have. If you like to read Gothic Horror/Gothic Romance, please check out my books on Amazo...
Today, I talk about the recent Netflix movie The Pale Blue Eye! The film is directed by Scott Cooper and stars Christian Bale as August Landor, Harry Melling as Edgar Allan Poe, Lucy Boyton, Gillian Anderson, and Timothy Spall. What I love about this film is how it embraces the Gothic Aesthetic in every aspect. If you love Gothic atmosphere and characters, watch this film! Harry Melling as Edgar Allan Poe is spellbinding and compelling. For fans of the Godfather of the Gothic, you will be ple...
JONATHAN MABERRY BIO: JONATHAN MABERRY is a NYTimes bestselling author, #1 Audible bestseller, 5-time Bram Stoker Award-winner, 4-time Scribe Award winner, Inkpot Award winner, comic book writer, and producer. He is the author of 52 novels, 16 short story collections, 28 graphic novels, 170 short stories, 14 nonfiction books, and has edited 26 anthologies. He has written comics for Marvel, IDW, Dark Horse, and others, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is based in part on his 2009-10 run on t...
