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Goths mentioned in Writing
Goths are mentioned by Pliny the Elder in his writings. Although this isn't what goths are like in the modern day, it is still one of the earliest mentions of them. -
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Goths Dispersed
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The first gothic novel
The Castle of Otranto written by Horace Walpole in 1764, is widely regarded as the first Gothic novel. The novel was a catalyst for Gothic literature, founding the literary elements that we now know to be characteristics of the Gothic. -
Sheridan Le Fanu
The creator of the female vampire, Le Fanu also wrote many ghost stories. His use of Irish myth and grotesque actions advanced many Gothic themes that became prevalent in the Gothic genre during the Victorian era (“Le Fanu”). -
I Put a Spell on You
Screamin’ Jay Hawkins kindled the flame of the goth subculture with his diabolical 1956 hit “I Put a Spell on You.” He recorded the song during a drunken stupor in which his ravenous screeches and growls went beyond intense emotion to evoke the supernatural. -
Goth Look
The look that defines goth started to develop in the late '70s -
Bauhaus Debut
Bauhaus (the band), an influential part in shaping the goth subculture, formed -
Gothic Rock
The Gothic Rock music genre was solidified -
Gothic Subculture blossoms
Goth is a music-based subculture that began in the United Kingdom during the early 1980s. It was developed by fans of gothic rock, an offshoot of the post-punk music genre. -
Romantic Goth Style
Started late 80's The romanticized, Victorian-inspired fashion sense of the Romantic Goth style is characterized by flowing gowns, corsets, lace, and feminine touches, often in darker shades of black. -
Deathrocker Goth
Deathrocker goths are different goth styles that developed mostly from punk origins and comprise a large portion of the gothic style. (1980's) -
Victorian Goth
As the name implies, Victorian goths took a lot of inspiration from the Victorian era, which promoted things like elaborate costumes and fine hair. Victorian goth music forms often draw heavily on classical inspirations and contain a common love of opera and theater performances. These different goth styles, particularly, often feature extravagant ballgowns, corsets, headgear, long black gloves, and jewelry, including chokers and necklaces. (1980's) -
Traditional Goth Style
Horror movies, books, and music served as inspiration.
Traditional goth music is distinguished by its atmospheric, melancholy sound. In contrast, traditional goth attire is mostly black, with romantic and Victorian-inspired elements like ruffled dresses, corsets, long flowing gowns, lace, and leather. A prevalent trait is also a lot of black makeup.
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Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice is a movie influenced by and containing gothic elements. Winona Ryder's Lydia Deetz is one of modern cinema's most memorable goth girls. Lydia wears the most dramatic of all accessories, a broad, black lace-veiled hat, with aplomb. She's a teen who has decided to always look like she's in mourning. This film has added to gothic fashion -
Goth Lolita
The 90s marked the beginnings of the Gothic Lolita style, created by Visual Kei guitarist Mana-sama. He created a link between Visual Kei aesthetic and a dark Victorian twist on Lolita. -
Edward Scissorhands
Another very popular gothic film, loved by the general public. The film has gothic elements such as a tragic love story, blood, and a lust for life, which is symbolized in the ice sculpture he creates and the garden he keeps; it has eternal life(supernatural). The goth subculture is music-based, however, that doesn't mean the only relevance is in music. -
Nu-goth style
Nu goth, also known as hipster goth or modern goth, is a relatively recent addition to the goth subculture and is a fusion of traditional goths with more modern, current features. -
The Nun
Modern-day goth influence in film. It contains gothic elements such as death, mystery, horror, and the supernatural.