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H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival 2025: Thirty Years In, a Cinematic Reckoning With a Troubled Mythos
The H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival returns to Providence, Rhode Island, from August 22 to 24, marking its 30th year with a program that examines the…
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Lovecraftian Twenty-First-Century Popular Transformation in the Weird Times
In 1974 Angela Carter declared, “we live in gothic times.” It is perhaps more apposite these days to suggest that we live in weird times.…
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Lovecraftian Monstrosity, Cosmic Horror and the Gothic
All ideas are fundamental in understanding Lovecraft’s approach to writing fiction, and how his fiction subverted popular narrative presentation through a thematic exploration of monstrosity…
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Religious Necrophagy in Lovecraft’s “Corpse-Eating Cult”?
In a story already brimming with gruesome details, one particularly nauseating note stands out in Howard Phillips Lovecraft’s ‘The Hound’.
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Conceiving Death Metal While Confronting the Human Animal
In 1995, Chuck Schuldiner, an animal-lover with a habit of wearing a shirt decorated with kittens during interviews, lamented that he had never really intended…
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Extreme Death Metal as Purveyors of Modern Escapism
Although there are some Death Metal tracks and portions of songs that have what could be termed moderate or slow tempos, Death Metal is mostly…
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Heavy Metal, and Cultural Markers for the End of the Century
Heavy Metal is a specific, alternative music genre that exists on the fringe of popular music, where its own culture classifies it: musical style, fashion,…
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Elegance in Darkness: The Dark Allure of Morticia Addams in Gothic Culture
Morticia Addams embodies gothic elegance, turning beauty and darkness into art through her flowing black gowns, alabaster skin, and raven hair. By nurturing the grotesque…
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The Red Barn Murder: Maria Marten and the Mysterious Disappearance
In 1827 Suffolk, the Red Barn hid the gruesome murder of Maria Marten, turning a simple structure into a symbol of betrayal and violence. Now…
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Faithful Monstrosities: The Grotesque Visions of New Gothic Art
New Gothic Art revives the Gothic era’s interplay of divine grandeur and macabre distortions. From luminous stained glass to martyrs’ exaggerated anatomies, this haunting legacy…
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Eternal Tears of Sorrow: The Final Chapter of a Melodic Death Metal Legacy
Finnish melodic death metal pioneers Eternal Tears of Sorrow have officially announced their disbandment, bringing an end to a nearly three-decade journey that redefined the…
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Ereshkigal: The Queen of the Underworld and Her Influence on Mesopotamian Religious Practices
Irkalla, the Mesopotamian underworld ruled by Ereshkigal, is depicted as a realm of despair and darkness where the dead exist in a joyless state, stripped of identity and bound by the unyielding laws of divine judgment. In the “Epic of Gilgamesh,” Enkidu’s vision of Irkalla reflects Mesopotamian fears of death and the afterlife, portraying it as a realm of shadows where all souls endure a grim and inescapable existence.
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Rosetta Stone: British Goth Rock Project Resumes Output with ‘Dose Makes The Poison’
British goth rock band Rosetta Stone issues ‘Dose Makes The Poison,’ its first full-length since 2024. Produced solely by Porl King, the release extends the…
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Igorrr: An Unorthodox Prayer With a Darker ‘Amen,’ Perfecting Its Beautifully Monstrous Sound
French composer Gautier Serre returns with Igorrr’s fifth album, ‘Amen,’ a darker and more introspective entry in the project’s evolution. Blending baroque, breakcore, and black…
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Lebanon Hanover: On New Album, a Post-Punk Duo Explores Mental Health and Global Upheaval
With the single ‘Torture Rack,’ post-punk duo Lebanon Hanover announces ‘Asylum Lullabies.’ The album, informed by personal and global turmoil, continues their exploration of digital…
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Novembers Doom: Long-Running Chicago Metal Band, Announces Tarot-Themed Album
The American metal band Novembers Doom announces its twelfth album, ‘Major Arcana,’ a conceptual project based on tarot archetypes. The release follows a six-year hiatus…
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Flesh and Fear: The Body Gothic in Modern Horror and Literature
Body Gothic shifts fear from haunted spaces to the human body itself, exposing its fragility, mutation, and transgression. By depicting decay, fluids, and mutilation, it…
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Luciferianism and Theosophy: Enlightenment or Heresy in the Nineteenth Century
Lucifer embodies humanity’s duality—defiance against order and the pursuit of enlightenment. In the nineteenth century, movements like Luciferianism and Theosophy challenged orthodoxy, blending rebellion with…
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The Poisoned Palette: Art, Crime, and the Enigma of Thomas Griffiths Wainewright
Thomas Griffiths Wainewright, a paradoxical figure of artistic genius and alleged criminality, captivated Victorian society with his dual persona—cultured artist by day, suspected poisoner by…
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Delve into articles that explore the goth lifestyle, highlighting its unique blend of aesthetics, cultural practices, and community values. Learn how adherents celebrate individuality, artistic expression, and a deep appreciation for the darker aspects of beauty and life.
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Shadowed Elegance: Cursed Ruins and Haunted Places of Southern Europe
Certainly. Here is a shorter excerpt: — Southern Europe’s beauty conceals haunted ruins and cursed legends—where history lingers in silence and shadow. From ghostly castles…
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How to Be a Professional Gambler: Balancing Risk and Reward
Far from luck and glamour, the journey to becoming a professional gambler demands discipline, data-driven strategy, and emotional control. This guide examines what it truly…
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Capturing Chaos: The Most Intense Card Scenes From Cinematic History
What is it about card games on film? Are they a metaphor for life? Does a sinewy hand just look particularly good shuffling? Either way,…
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Engage with a diverse array of opinion articles that span a broad spectrum of topics. From academia and culture to technology and medias, these pieces offer insightful, provocative views and analysis.
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Dive into a rich selection of books, comics, and more, where every piece offers a journey into different worlds and perspectives.
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‘Be Not Afraid’: A Structured Horror Narrative Examining Faith and Isolation in Rural America
‘Be Not Afraid’ is a North American horror comic by Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Lisandro Estherren, scheduled for release on June 4, 2025, by…
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‘Blood Type’: EC Comics Shifts to Serialized Horror With a New Editorial and Visual Format
‘Blood Type,’ scheduled for release on June 18, 2025 by EC Comics, introduces the publisher’s first serialized horror series, led by writer Corinna Bechko and…
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Exquisite Corpses: A Surrealist Horror Comic That Skewers Violence, Power, and Spectacle
‘Exquisite Corpses’ reimagines the Surrealist parlor game as a visceral horror narrative. With rotating creative teams and a critique of violence as entertainment, the comic…