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Tim Burton's Gothic Influence
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Tim Burton's Gothic Influence
Gothic Literature
Elements
"Corpse Bride"
Definition
"Nightmare Before Christmas"
- Dark grey, black, and blue setting
- Large open houses and churches
- Stone buildings
- The cathedral's location near a dark forest
- Ideas of death and the afterlife
Elements of Gothic literature include ideas of:
- fear
- love
- death
- horror
- suspense
Elements also include images of:
- large dramatic or ominous buildings
- medieval settings
- dark characters, settings or items
(Greaver)
- Holidays involved create strong emotions
- Fear plays a key role
- Death is an idea present in the story
- Dark or grey settings are contrasted with bright, colorful ones
Gothic literature is a genre or style of writing that includes dark or dramatic themes, images, ideas, and settings. It often deals with the supernatural, horror, or mystery (Greaver).
Examples
Edward Scissorhands
A few examples of Gothic literature are:
- Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe
- The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
- Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
(Kennedy)
- The story centers around a "monster" that is rejected by society
- The main character deals with falling in love
- Emotions of fear, love, and isolation are addressed
- Settings include a large, open, abandoned house
Why Burton Uses Gothic Styles
Growing up, Tim Burton always watched Gothic horror and mystery movies. His favorite actor in these movies was Vincent Price, who helped inspire Burton's unique style. While living with his grandmother, Burton had an odd childhood, living next to a cemetery, watching horror films, and developing a love for drawing. All of these factors influenced Burton's current Gothic style of film making (Animationbegins).