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Gothic Fiction

Media Adaptations: Introduction

This section provides a selection of film and television shows that have been adapted from Gothic literature, as well as some selections that are inspired by the genre. For more information on film studies for other parts of Europe, see the European Film Research Guide

Selected Images

Poster for the 1920 film adaptation of Dr. Jekyl & Mr. Hyde directed by John S. Robertson. Available in Wikimedia Commons. Public domain. 

Newspaper advertisement for the 1922 film adaptation of Dracula directed by F.W. Murnau. Available in Wikimedia Commons. Public domain. 

Poster for the 1923 film adaptation of The Hunchback of Notre Dame directed by Wllace Worsley. Available in Wikimedia Commons. Public domain. 

Poster for the 1925 film adaptation of Phantom of the Opera directed by Rupert Julain. Available in Wikimedia Commons. Public domain. 

Poster for the 1939 film adaptation of Wuthering Heights directed by William Wyler. Available in Wikimedia Commons. Public domain.