Question

Think of a modern-day horror story. Which of these gothic elements are included that story? Check all of the boxes that apply.

terror combined with the mystery of love

twilight, flickering light, or darkness

a place that confuses, entraps, or terrifies

secrets

surprises

a character in need of help

Answer 1

I’m thinking of the modern horror series The Haunting of Hill House. Boxes that apply:

- [x] terror combined with the mystery of love — grief, familial love, and longing are central; the supernatural terror is inseparable from characters’ emotional bonds.
- [x] twilight, flickering light, or darkness — the show uses dim, shadowy cinematography and night scenes to build atmosphere.
- [x] a place that confuses, entraps, or terrifies — Hill House itself is a labyrinthine, menacing location that traps memories and people.
- [x] secrets — long-buried family secrets and hidden histories drive the plot.
- [x] surprises — twist reveals and unexpected hauntings are frequent.
- [x] a character in need of help — multiple characters (especially the surviving siblings and the youngest child) are clearly in need of rescue or healing.