Why The Victorian Mansion Is A Horror Icon
Posted: 10-23-2019 08:43 PM
Why is a haunted house in movies always a Victorian mansion? Well, they're creepy looking. And old, which means they come with an extensive history.
But there are other reasons that tales of murder, mayhem, and hauntings go well in such a setting. After all, no one expects a ghost in a suburban ranch house. Vox explains the history of how our classic tales came to be set in Victorian mansions.
But there are other reasons that tales of murder, mayhem, and hauntings go well in such a setting. After all, no one expects a ghost in a suburban ranch house. Vox explains the history of how our classic tales came to be set in Victorian mansions.