What makes someone goth? Learn the origins, core styles like Victorian and industrial, internet-influenced aesthetics, and ...
The contemporary goth aesthetic has been going strong for decades, and goth makeup has especially piqued the interest of a new generation on TikTok recently. Today’s goth culture draws inspiration ...
Urban gothic films intensify narratives with dark city settings, creating discomfort and mystery. Sin City's aesthetic ...
The goth subculture is more than just wearing a lot of black clothing and embracing every day like it's Halloween. Although many movies that depict the goth scene only focus on superficial ...
As an undergraduate, I liked to annoy the dons at St. Hilda’s College by turning up at my tutorials in a leather biker jacket, a miniskirt, ripped fishnet stockings, and Doc Marten boots. My hair ...
I don’t understand why more of us aren’t goth. The subculture celebrates humanity and human nature in a way the mainstream can’t ever really approximate or grasp. It celebrates and embraces life and ...
The Gothic vampire aesthetic never truly vanished—it was just waiting for its moment in the shadows. Now, it’s making a dramatic comeback, from Nosferatu-inspired fashion trends to dark academia and ...
Gothic horror movies are more than just fear and gore. In fact, if you prefer your horror to be jump-scarey and violent, you may find these movies a bit bland. However, trust me when I say that ...
Updated September 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM CDT The scene outside of The Regent in downtown Los Angeles on a recent Saturday night, is wild. The venue, which holds a thousand people, is sold out and the ...
Originally published July 22, 2024. In “Hot Hot Hot,” The Cure sang, “I’m dancing, screaming, itching, squealing fevered/Feeling hot hot hot.” Though the uncharacteristically groovy song was left off ...
So, you’ve already watched all of Wednesday... twice. You’ve memorized Jenna Ortega’s Rave’N dance and are feeling inspired to add more black pieces to your wardrobe, but perhaps you’re looking for ...