Bronte's "Wuthering Heights" and Shelly's "Frankenstein": A Comparison of Gothic Films

The Gothic genre is a very fascinating one because it is one of mystery, suspense, and high emotion. With intriguing elements and its out of the ordinary style, the gothic genre has captivated readers for centuries. Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" is a classic gothic novel which has been adapted into a film directed by Kenneth Branagh. This film can be perceived as a typical gothic piece because the archetypal elements such as dark setting, horror, and …

…conclusion, there is a lot more to the gothic genre than horror and dark characteristics, and it is the contrast between Shelly's film and Bronte's film which reinforces that the gothic genre is more detailed and difficult to recognize in many works when contrasted to the archetype. Works Cited: Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights. Peter Kosminsky.USA. Digital Video disc. <Tab/>Paramount, 1992. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Kenneth Branagh.USA. Digital Video Disc. Tristar, 1994.