Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Why are gothic stories like Frankenstein and Wuthering Heights suddenly everywhere in film and TV? In this video, I explore how contemporary politics—tech, gender debates, and the rise of authoritarian ideas—connect to a modern gothic revival in our culture. From haunting adaptations to dark obsessions in popular media, we’ll uncover what these stories reveal about our fears and desires today.
📚 Featured works: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, Dracula by Bram Stoker
🎬 Topics covered: gothic adaptations, literary analysis, politics in culture, tech, gender, fascism
✨ Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/roisinsreading
📚 Storygraph: app.thestorygraph.com/profile/roisinsreading
📚 For business inquiries: roisinsreading@gmail.com
0:00 - Intro
1:32 - What is The Gothic?
5:47 - Scary Science
9:55 - Gender Ghosts
18:38 - Fear of the Other
24:01 - Nationalism and Nostalgia
#GothicRevival #Frankenstein #WutheringHeights #LiteraryAnalysis #BookTube
Sources
The Cambridge Companion to Gothic Fiction: doi.org/10.1017/CCOL0521791243
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/gen-z-goth-trend-tim-burton-beetlejuice-the-cure-b2698070.html
lofficielibiza.com/fashion/goth-trend-gothic-style-womens-mens-fashion-inspiration
itsnicethat.com/features/gothic-resurrection-the-thing-that-wouldnt-die-graphic-design-illustration-271025
mastermindparis.com/features/gothic-film-revival-frankenstein-guillermo-del-toro-nosferatu
cornellsun.com/article/2025/11/boo-gothic-cinema-is-back
lifestyleasia.com/bk/culture/why-hollywood-movies-are-experiencing-a-gothic-resurgence
[cityam.com/wuthering-heights-frankenstein-nosferatu-why-is-gen-z-obsessed-with-gothic-victorians/https://www.cityam.com/wuthering-heights-frankenstein-nosferatu-why-is-gen-z-obsessed-with-gothic-victorians/](https://www.cityam.com/wuthering-heights-frankenstein-nosferatu-why-is-gen-z-obsessed-with-gothic-victorians/)
indiependent.co.uk/the-gothic-adaptation-renaissance-should-classic-gothic-stories-keep-returning-to-our-screens
penguin.co.uk/discover/articles/what-is-gothic-literature
curzon.com/journal/why-do-filmmakers-keep-whitewashing-gothic-literature
Why are gothic stories like Frankenstein and Wuthering Heights suddenly everywhere in film and TV? In this video, I explore how contemporary politics—tech, gender debates, and the rise of authoritarian ideas—connect to a modern gothic revival in our culture. From haunting adaptations to dark obsessions in popular media, we’ll uncover what these stories reveal about our fears and desires today.
📚 Featured works: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, Dracula by Bram Stoker
🎬 Topics covered: gothic adaptations, literary analysis, politics in culture, tech, gender, fascism
✨ Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/roisinsreading
📚 Storygraph: app.thestorygraph.com/profile/roisinsreading
📚 For business inquiries: roisinsreading@gmail.com
0:00 - Intro
1:32 - What is The Gothic?
5:47 - Scary Science
9:55 - Gender Ghosts
18:38 - Fear of the Other
24:01 - Nationalism and Nostalgia
#GothicRevival #Frankenstein #WutheringHeights #LiteraryAnalysis #BookTube
Sources
The Cambridge Companion to Gothic Fiction: doi.org/10.1017/CCOL0521791243
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/gen-z-goth-trend-tim-burton-beetlejuice-the-cure-b2698070.html
lofficielibiza.com/fashion/goth-trend-gothic-style-womens-mens-fashion-inspiration
itsnicethat.com/features/gothic-resurrection-the-thing-that-wouldnt-die-graphic-design-illustration-271025
mastermindparis.com/features/gothic-film-revival-frankenstein-guillermo-del-toro-nosferatu
cornellsun.com/article/2025/11/boo-gothic-cinema-is-back
lifestyleasia.com/bk/culture/why-hollywood-movies-are-experiencing-a-gothic-resurgence
[cityam.com/wuthering-heights-frankenstein-nosferatu-why-is-gen-z-obsessed-with-gothic-victorians/https://www.cityam.com/wuthering-heights-frankenstein-nosferatu-why-is-gen-z-obsessed-with-gothic-victorians/](https://www.cityam.com/wuthering-heights-frankenstein-nosferatu-why-is-gen-z-obsessed-with-gothic-victorians/)
indiependent.co.uk/the-gothic-adaptation-renaissance-should-classic-gothic-stories-keep-returning-to-our-screens
penguin.co.uk/discover/articles/what-is-gothic-literature
curzon.com/journal/why-do-filmmakers-keep-whitewashing-gothic-literature
