Additionally, settings have greater functions than simply providing a space for monsters the setting can not only create horror but also help articulate the values or morality of a character, or even serve as a commentary about society or a cultural moment. Ironically, these “homes” do not provide comfort and relief to their inhabitants and instead create feelings of isolation and confinement this serves to further exaggerate the horrifying events which take place in each work. In each setting, the home, whether it be a coast or a spaceship, plays a critical role in highlighting the monstrosity of the characters that it houses. The monstrous home has also been portrayed in other fantastical or exotic settings such as the spaceship in Prometheus. These monstrous homes can be observed in natural settings, such as islands and coasts, and in more conventional home-type spaces, such as “The Murder House” in American Horror Story and “The Overlook Hotel” in The Shining. One commonality across several of our settings is that they appear to function as “monstrous” homes. Gothic settings usually include specific types of architecture where space and darkness become paramount to the plot subterraneous dungeons, tunnels, dark corridors, and winding staircases meet flickering candles, beams of moonlight, and shadows to evoke the desired terror in the audience. A monstrous setting is a crucial component in gothic terror becoming as important as any character.
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