Why Are We So Obsessed With Gothic Right Now?

This article from Young Hollywood explores the current Gothic revival in Hollywood, exemplified by films like Nosferatu (2024), Frankenstein (2025), and Wuthering Heights (2026). The Gothic aesthetic, with its fog-shrouded landscapes and obsessive love stories, thrives during cultural anxiety, offering a way to process collective unease. These stories lean into our fears, providing a needed escape from a culture obsessed with minimalism and productivity.