Good question! Gothic is a subgenre of horror characterised by dark, atmospheric settings, supernatural themes and often a historical or Victorian aesthetic. Horror, in contrast, is a broader genre focused on evoking fear through various means, not limited to specific settings or time periods. While all Gothic works contain horror elements, not all horror is Gothic.
what's the difference between Gothic and horror?
Good question! Gothic is a subgenre of horror characterised by dark, atmospheric settings, supernatural themes and often a historical or Victorian aesthetic. Horror, in contrast, is a broader genre focused on evoking fear through various means, not limited to specific settings or time periods.
While all Gothic works contain horror elements, not all horror is Gothic.