gothic horror

noun

A storytelling genre defined by an atmosphere of dread, gloomy and isolated settings, and often a clash between the past and the present.

Meanings

noungothic horror (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA storytelling genre defined by an atmosphere of dread, gloomy and isolated settings, and often a clash between the past and the present.

Synonyms & antonyms

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