FAQ About The Influence of Southern Gothic in Modern Media
What defines the Southern Gothic genre?
Southern Gothic is a subgenre of Gothic fiction that features both supernatural elements and a focus on the American South. It often includes macabre, mysterious, and grotesque themes intertwined with social and cultural critiques of Southern society. The setting is typically a small town or rural area, with decaying or haunted estates, and the characters often face moral dilemmas that expose the dark underbelly of Southern life.
