Gothic Cross Roads Conference – Deadline EXTENDED 3/15/25

A conference exploring and celebrating the multi and interdisciplinary crossings of Gothic and Horror Studies. Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies,Manchester Metropolitan University, 25th-27th June, 2025 Plenary Speakers Prof Rosario Arias (University of Malaga, Spain) Dr Maisha Wester (Global Professor, University of Sheffield, […]

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Dracula: A Companion – Deadline 3/31/25

Dracula: A Companion is intended to both be an essential guide to interpreting Bram Stoker’s Dracula and a collection of new perspectives supporting a reshaping of the way the text is taught and engaged with by students.  Fundamental to the approach of […]

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Phantom of the Paradise Edited Collection – Deadline 4/15/25

Abstract Deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Chapter Drafts Deadline: December 15, 2025 Essays sought for a peer-reviewed edited collection focused on Brian De Palma’s film, Phantom of the Paradise. Brian De Palma’s 1974 film Phantom of the Paradise, starring William Finley, Paul Williams, and […]

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Vampires and Fashion – Deadline 3/15/25

For the last 100 years, from Nosferatu to Nosferatu, vampires have graced screens large and small, dressed in clothing that has become part and parcel of their appeal. From drab gray and black German frock coats to full formal tuxes, from diaphanous […]

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“Provocations” for American Gothic Studies

American Gothic Studies is seeking short essays for its “Provocations” section. These pieces (2,000 words) are meant to question conventional wisdom, tackle compelling issues, or advance new theses about the American Gothic as an academic field or pedagogical subject. Please note that […]

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