Gothic literature has given us some of the medium's all-time best masterpieces, including Jane Eyre and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

The answer is C. Frankenstein. First up, you’ll need to wrap up warm. There aren’t many tropical beaches in gothic fiction. Expect wind, rain and thunderstorms and things that go bump in the night.

With roots in the 18th century, this haunted genre’s hallmarks can be found throughout modern horror. Here’s where to start. By Emily C. Hughes Emily C. Hughes is the Bram Stoker Award-winning author ...