Horror Essays

Since the dawn of time, horror has already been thriving on the Philippine mainstream (A. Paman, 2010). Men and women, old and young, alike, have been fond of being scared by the characters of the child-imitating tiyanak, the tree demon kapre, the vampire-like aswang, the horse-headed-human-bodied tikbalang, and the violent spirits, among others. When a […]

The two texts being examined are Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood. These works were published in different years, with In Cold Blood being the more recent novel, published in 1966. Conversely, Frankenstein, a literary classic, was published in 1818. In Cold Blood is a non-fiction novel that presents an accurate portrayal […]

In Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-tale Heart, horror is nearly quotidian. It dwells in the mundane and conceals itself in the normal/natural. It is real, at least in the sense that it is familiar. Horror does not come from the outside, that is, the inaccessible and unknowable other-world. Rather, it originates from a human territory, […]

The two films “The Others” written and directed by Alejandro Amenabar and the “Turn of the screw” directed by Tom Mc Loughlin based on the novel by Henry James, are both psychological horror films that consist of a haunting plot and make you think as they are full of suspense and have a moody and […]

A short story is a condensed fictional narrative typically concerning a relatively small number of characters. Short stories may aim to excite the reader provoking emotional responses, to the situations or characters described in the piece. The ghost / mystery genre presents unexpected events, building a sense of anticipation as the reader waits to see […]

Both stories, ‘The Red Room’ and the second one, exemplify gothic horror elements. However, ‘The Red Room’ is more representative of the conventional gothic horror model. The story incorporates various gothic elements throughout its narrative. One such element is the presence of a pursued protagonist. The protagonist in ‘The Red Room’ adheres to stereotypical traits […]

The Monkey’s Paw, written by W. W. Jacobs in the pre-20th century, is a chilling and eerie story. It revolves around a family of three who acquire a peculiar and enchanted item – a monkey’s paw. This paw, believed to possess the ability to grant three wishes, originates from India. However, its granting comes at […]

Many things create fear. Loneliness, isolation, the supernatural, and darkness are just a few of the major causes. All of these are branches of one thing, the unknown; the absence of knowledge or the denial of what may happen. No one has done everything and nor does anyone know everything. But most importantly, no single […]

In this essay I will be comparing the two gothic horror stories, The Red Room and The Landlady. H. G. Wells wrote the Red Room in 1896 and Roald Dahl wrote The Landlady in 1960. The Red Room is about a man who goes to an old Victorian castle to go into the red room. […]

Short fictional mystery stories were very popular in the 19th century, especially in the Victorian era. They often appeared on the back of newspapers or in magazines because they were so cheap. Although not read as much now, one does receive pleasure in reading these fascinating mystery stories. Nowadays we have television, radios, films and […]

While some may question the allure of witnessing a mentally unstable individual murder innocent individuals, there are many who find excitement in horror movies. Stephen King once stated, “I believe we all possess some degree of mental illness.” The reason for this excitement appears to stem from the ability of horror films to offer an […]

The experience of watching movies in theaters is often enjoyed by many due to the scent of popcorn in the air, the sound of soda bottles being opened, comfortable chairs, and enormous screens. This cinematic experience allows individuals to fully appreciate a film as the darkness, high-quality presentations, immersive sound, and large screen size create […]

The Horrors of Lynching in the South by Ida B. Wells Ida Bell Wells mentioned three assumed reasons the Black man was targeted with such barbaric treatment. The first assumed reason states that the black man was accused of participating in insurrections and riots. The second assumed reason was the black man had the right […]

“How do your texts relate to the characteristics of the Gothic Genre? ” The Gothic literature movement began in the late 19th century and was a derivative of the Romantic Movement. Writers of the Gothic Genre were focused on drawing on the emotions of the reader and creating an atmosphere of suspense, mystery, terror and […]

It is a well known fact that Edgar Allan Poe‘s stories are famous for producing horror or terror in his readers beyond description. However, it is one of this essay’s attempts to precisely describe these two characteristics present in The pit and the pendulum and The black cat. Horror may be defined as “the feeling […]

Stephen king discusses his opinions on horror movies and society in his essay “why we crave horror movies”. King simply states three reasons why we would choose to watch these types of movies. The first being that we watch them to show that we can, to prove that we are not afraid. We also go […]

Gothic literature of gothic fiction is a genre of writing that merges elements of horror as well as romance. It has been believed to be first introduced by the famous English author, Horace Walpole. The many elements of Gothic Literature help make this genre successful and pleasing to the readers. Elements of Gothic Literature The […]

The horror of war is a very important theme that people nowadays should understand. I chose this theme to portray different scenarios during war. The four texts that I chose were the book, Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magician; the short story, “The Sniper” by Lima Flattery; the non-fiction novel, Going Solo an autobiography by […]

The genre of gothic literature contains both elements of horror and romance, with an innocent female, a powerful male (usually the quintessential villain), as well as themes to do with the supernatural as key features included in the novel. In this chapter, elements of the gothic begin in the very title of the book: the […]

Jill Knierim The Horrors of a Slave Ship The article, The Horrors of a Slave Ship, is first person point of view account of the capturing of Olaudah Equiano. He tells the story of how he was captured from his home while his parents were away to be used as a slave. The article starts […]

Stephen Edwin King was born on September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine. He is the son of Donald and Nellie Ruth King. Unfortunately, around 1950, his father, a merchant seaman, abandoned the family. To support Stephen and his brother David, their mother had to work multiple low-paying jobs. Stephen was a somewhat introverted child and […]

“The Pit and the Pendulum” Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Pit and the Pendulum” was one of his most famous works of artistic literature. With his unusually morbid writing technique, Poe created a story in which real fears came alive. “The Pit and the Pendulum” consists of two main themes as well as symbolism. The first […]