The Psychological Horror Story

1. Who is Edgar Allan Poe?

Edgar was a writer, he was the master of the short story.

2. When and where was born?

Poe was born in Boston, the United States in 19 of January of 1809th.

3. What was he famous for?   Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre.

4. Did he married? Yes, he did.

5. How did he die? Theories as to what caused Poe's death include suicide, murder, cholera, hypoglycemia, rabies, syphilis, influenza, and that Poe was a victim of cooping.

The Gothic Novel

1. Who invented the gothic novel? What was the title of the first gothic novel? When was it first published?

The gothic novel was invented by Horace Walpole. The title of this first gothic novel is The Castle Of Otranto and it was published for the first time in 1764.

2. Which basic elements of horror do you remember from the introductory lesson?

Use strong, pervasive tone, read widely in your genre, use the core elements of tragedy, tap into common human fears to frighten, learn the difference between terror and horror, the Villain, the plot and the place, conclusion.

3. Choose one of the topics on Discovering Literature and write a post. 

Frankenstein: graveyards, scientific experiments and bodysnatchers

Frankenstein is one of the most unusual and important novels of the 19th century, as well as one of the most famous. Written in the form of letters, the story is told from several different points of view, which means that the reader learns to see events in complex ways, not always from the same angle as the narrator. It is probably the first-ever science fiction novel, too.

Comic Relief

What is the comic relief and why is it used in horror films?

Comic relief is the inclusion of a humorous character, scene, or witty dialogue in otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension. (Wikipedia)
This generally occurs when the work enters a dramatic moment, but the character continues to be comical regardless.

Alfred Hitchcock

1. What's his nickname?

  His nickname is "Hitch", The master of suspense.

2. What was his most famous horror film?

  His most famous horror movie is Psyco.

3. What was his main contribution to horror?

  his main contributions to two film genres in particular: horror and suspense film.