Free public lecture on the Gothic heroine in the 21st century by Professor Catherine Spooner + screening of del Toro's 'Crimson Peak'. About the lecture There has been a revival of interest in the Gothic heroine in the twenty-first century, in big budget films such as Crimson Peak, Poor Things, Nosferatu, Frankenstein and Wuthering Heights. This talk traces the history of … Continue reading Announcement: Women in White and the New Gothic Cinema: Reinventing the Gothic Heroine.
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Call for Blog Posts: Gothic Winter Film Reviews
Calling all Goths, Gothicists and Film Enthusiasts! We are currently organising a weekly film review series focusing on gothic and/or horrorfilms set during winter or in a cold climate. Potential examples include Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025), Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu (2024), John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982), and many other excellent options. If you are interested, … Continue reading Call for Blog Posts: Gothic Winter Film Reviews
Lecture: Ann Radcliffe and Women’s Gothic Writing
Our friends from Ann Radcliffe Then and Now are putting on another free lecture here in Sheffield: Ann Radcliffe and Women's Gothic Writing Dr. Deborah Russell (University of York) Friday, May 16th, 18:00 - 20:00 Mappin Hall, Sir Frederick Mappin Building, Mappin St, Sheffield, S1 4DT * Ann Radcliffe (1764-1823) was “the great enchantress” of … Continue reading Lecture: Ann Radcliffe and Women’s Gothic Writing
Morbid Catastrophes and Gothic Immortality: A Talk Review of Pop! Gothic
by Arya Ray (https://x.com/aryaray08) ‘If a catastrophe […] is believed to have given rise to this work, it will contribute to interest the reader, and will make […] a still more moving story.’ Horace Walpole, The Castle of Otranto (1764) On 16 May 2024, Sheffield Gothic hosted a talk by Dr Lauren Nixon and Dr … Continue reading Morbid Catastrophes and Gothic Immortality: A Talk Review of Pop! Gothic
‘Consuming the Gothic’ – suggested reading
Here at Sheffield Gothic we've been compiling a list of suggested reading for our upcoming conference, 'Consuming the Gothic'. Have a browse if you're looking for inspiration for your proposal or just want to dive into the theme! Please note this isn't a required reading list - feel free to engage with as much or … Continue reading ‘Consuming the Gothic’ – suggested reading
Reading Group: The Last Of Us
We're back! Our next reading group will be looking at horror sensation The Last Of Us, a post-apocalyptic television show originally adapted from a highly acclaimed video game of the same name. We'll be exploring Gothic tropes within the series, with a particular focus on episode 1, so don't worry if you don't have time … Continue reading Reading Group: The Last Of Us
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