Frankenstein

‘Frankenstein,’ Ballet and Mute Dancing Creatures

Royal Ballet’s “Frankenstein” is loyal to the written work, as it highlights the significance of connections and what occurs upon breaking human and social conventions.…

March 26, 2024

For an article on rhetorical devices in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a hand drawn monster portrait is center with red markings, a floral frame surrounds his face. The words "Mary Shelley's" appear at top and "Frankenstein" appears on the bottom.

The Use of Multiple POV in ‘Frankenstein’

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

Mary Shelley masters the rhetorical device of multiple point of view narration. This is seen in an incredibly innovative way through the novel, "Frankenstein."…

November 13, 2023

In an article about sci-fi, Frankenstein's monster stands back-to-back with Peter Quill from Guardians of the Galaxy in front of a colorful background.

From ‘Frankenstein’ to ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’: ‘A True History’ of Sci-Fi

Ava Coates, Emory University

Science fiction has a long and complex past. How have sci-fi works from previous centuries influenced the modern genre?…

August 14, 2023

An illustration of Sparky from Frankenweenie

‘Frankenweenie’ Is a Halloween Movie Worth Revisiting

Paul Hoskin, Weber State University

This year marks the 10th anniversary of this often-overlooked highlight in Tim Burton's career.…

October 4, 2022

in an article about halloween horror nights, a door covered in blood

Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights 2022: The Pros And Cons Of Every Attraction

Braden Beck, California State Channel Islands

The spooky season has officially arrived with the studio's annual terrifying seasonal event. So how are each of the haunted houses?…

September 26, 2022

A drawing shows dracula popping out of a girl's computer while bats fly in the background.

‘Dracula Daily’ Takes a Fresh Approach to the Bram Stoker Classic

Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University

Over 100 years later, the book is still great to bite into. This recently created newsletter brings the undead novel to life and unearths new discoveries for readers.…

July 16, 2022

gothic horror graveyard, fog, and castle

Gothic Horror Goes Far Beyond Its Well-Known Imagery

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

The imagery of old, dark castles, graveyards shrouded in fog and bad weather make up a large part of gothic works, but these are not the only things that define the genre.…

June 23, 2022