Saturday 2 May 2015

Gothic horror today

Gothic horror is still very popular today it influences films, fashion and art some example of which can be seen below.

In music videos there are often elements of gothic horror such as the feeling of being trapped, humans becoming supernatural, the main character being vulnerable:

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Rihanna, Disturbia

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Evanescence, Bring Me To Life

Gothic horror has inspired many make-up and hair looks:
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In films, gothic and horror themes are still popular today and help to create blockbuster Hollywood films.

http://moviesblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/topthewomaninblack.jpg

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http://plascontrends.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/amanda-seyfried-red-riding-hood.jpg

In art, gothic has been turned into graphics and animation as the modern day advances in technology merge with the gothic horror genre
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/F8klJRZGUIE/hqdefault.jpg
http://www.gothprom.com/2013/sites/default/files/fairy-and-gaurding-kitten-gothic-art.jpg


In fashion gothic often makes people look intriguing, powerful, mysterious and perhaps that's one reason why it's so popular.
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http://www.designzzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/See-through-eyes.jpg
http://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/gothic-horror-fashion-shoot-jean-francois-campos-for-flair-magazine.jpeg
A fashion look from flare magazine





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