Literature of Horror, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi

Vampires are known as cold heartless creatures that creep into our homes like thieves in the night. In movies they are creatures who are lifeless. Skin as pale as the moon's light and skin as smooth as silk. Vampires are often seen as beings who can transform in a giant bat or having inhuman abilities. They want one thing and one thing only. Blood. But why do they want our blood? What drives them to take the blood of the innocent? In Anne Rice's " Interview with the Vampire " the answers are far more disturbing than one would be willing to comprehend or grasp. During the interview Louis goes on to tell "the boy" about his life and how he came to be a vampire. To begin his story he tells "the boy" of his first tragedy. The loss of his brother who he cared for fondly. After his brother's death he describes his brother's lifeless body and how he blamed himself for his brother's death. He felt guilty for everything that had gone on so he...

Gothic horror has been one of the most popular genres since the late 18 th century. Many gothic novels such as Dracula and The Lost World are used to convey mystery through the use of supernatural being and elements of gothic fiction.   In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein there are many gothic elements that are used in the story to create ambiance and suspense. Throughout the novel Shelly uses elements such as atmosphere, supernatural events, and high overwrought emotion to describe objects, characters, and the way the characters react to their surroundings. One element in particular is the use of low lighting to create tension. One instance the use of low lighting is affective is during the birth of the monster.   On page fifty-eight Elizabeth describes the candle in her possession as “nearly burnt out” and giving the environment an eerie feeling. The low lighting makes Elizabeth’s situation terrifying because the only light available is her sl...