This essay delves into the history of Penny Dreadfuls in Victorian England and their continuing impact on the popular imagination. In the dimly lit streets of Victorian England, a peculiar form of entertainment emerged in the 1800s, captivating the hearts and minds of the masses – the Penny Dreadfuls. If the term – Penny Dreadfuls […]
Before we jump into the myth pool of monsters and the various monster archetypes that became cultural touchstones, we must first ask ourselves what exactly is a monster. The Latin root ‘monere’ speaks of a portent. A monster is a messenger bearing a warning of catastrophe, a herald of the bad things to come. If […]
Let these 5 Halloween classics transport you to eerie castles, haunted woods, and mysterious carnivals as you gear up for Halloween 2023. Embrace the fear, revel in the suspense, and allow the words to weave their magic. In the crisp, pumpkin-spiced air of October, when the leaves rustle as secret whispers and the moon hangs […]