gothic horror | heart of darkness

Gothic horror is characterized by an environment of fear, the threat of supernatural events, and the intrusion of the past upon the present. It is distinguished from other forms of scary or supernatural stories, such as fairy tales, by the specific theme of the present being haunted by the past. The setting typically includes physical reminders of the past, especially through ruined buildings which stand as proof of a previously thriving world which is decaying in the present.

For the Japanese gothic horror please see:
https://mubi.com/lists/japanese-gothic-horror-a-tale-of-ghostly-revenge

For Modern gothic please...