Speaking of Gothic... Podcast

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, Da...

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 T...

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.      Afflicte...

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 Rom...

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...

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...

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 Romanc...

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 mention...

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 quali...

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 Ser...

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...

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 – 19...

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 !  Dir...

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...

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 im...

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 T...

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 th...

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: Castles Underground Tunnels/Caves Spooky Forests Creatures Book and Movies mentioned in this episode (in order): Gothic: An Illustrated History by Roger Luckhurst, Princeton University Pres...

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 al...

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...

In this episode, I dive into two of my favorite films from the 1980s: Reanimator & Fright Night, both from 1985. Reanimator (1985) Directed by Stuart Gordon and produced by Brian Yuzna. Starring Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, and Bruce Abbot. Based on an H.P. Lovecraft novelette. It is baffling, fantastic, bloody, and freaking awesome! Fright Night (1985)  Directed by Tom Holland (who direct...

This is an excerpt from one of my Gothic novellas about a character named Tambora. This is my own version and extension of the Frankenstein story where I posit that the mad scientist created many iterations of reanimated beings. In this part, Tambora is rescued and welcomed into an Inuit Community nestled at the edge of the world. As he tries to understand their ways, tragedy strikes! Music:    Bo...

Today I touch on how death, grief, and love are all intertwined by examining my own grief, and that in the graphic novel and film adaptation of… THE CROW (1994) . Trigger Warning: I am going to talk about death in general, so, if this might upset you, please listen to my next episode. Almost in F "Almost in F" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attributi...

In Part 2, of this Two-Part series, I continue my conversation with the very first guest on this show: Heather Braatz , Instructional Designer, and Educator at Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Heather is also a Licensed Funeral Director. Heather and I talk about more movies and what could happen to your organs after you die! More fun stuff! Enjoy! Music:      Born a Rockstar (Copyright Free) h...

This week is a treat! It is Part 1, in a Two-Part series. The very first guest on this show is Heather Braatz , Instructional Designer, and Educator at Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Heather is also a Licensed Funeral Director.  Heather and I “dig” into the fascinating history of Resurrection Men in the late 1700s through the early 1900s. In this episode, we talk about the difference between...