I have been trying to read more of the classic gothic novels recently but I also love how many current filmmakers and writers are inspired to make their own modern interpretations of the genre. Mexican Gothic was one of my favorite reads last year. Silvia Moreno-Garcia is such a talented writer and I love how she writes across genres. Brining gothic horror to Mexico is such a fascinating idea that totally works because the colonizers of this book bring their drab palette and sinister doings to Mexico. It’s full of typical gothic tropes plus fascinating social commentary and very cool fungus.
I mainly went to see Crimson Peak for my love of Tom Hiddleston, but ended up liking it much more than I thought. Guillermo Del Toro creates a gorgeous gothic nightmare full of ghosts, horrors, and interesting family dynamics. Del Toro does a wonderful job of using the standard gothic tropes while creating something truly unique. While I am a fan of the story I mainly love the cinematography and overall look of the film.
While Mexican Gothic does more to take the tropes and use it as social and racial commentary, Crimson Peaks does a great job of making a visually updated story.
The Neon Banshee 