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When ‘Behind Her Eyes’ premiered on Netflix, it drew viewers in with the promise of a psychological love triangle—but ended with astral

In ‘The Last of Us’, silence is terrifying—but music is sacred. Whether you first encountered the story through Naughty Dog’s acclaimed

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Within the vast and richly imagined world of ‘The Witcher’, created by Andrzej Sapkowski and popularized through video games, television

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One of the most intriguing relationships in 'Stranger Things' involves Vecna and the enigmatic entity known as the Mind Flayer.

The mind-bending TV show, ‘1899’, takes viewers on a voyage through a puzzle box of reality and illusion. But beneath the trippy visuals and cryptic mysteries lies a foundation built on a philosophical cornerstone: Plato's Allegory of the Cave.

‘Penny Dreadful’, the gothic horror television series created by John Logan, is a rich tapestry of dark themes, complex characters, and intricate storytelling. Drawing heavily from classic literature, particularly works like ‘Dracula,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,’ the show weaves together a narrative that pays homage to these timeless tales while offering a fresh and captivating interpretation. Let's delve into the depths of ‘Penny Dreadful’ and explore its references to these literary masterpieces.

Penny Dreadful, a Victorian horror romp through London's underbelly, threw a monstrous curveball at fans of classic horror. This show, inspired by the lurid penny dreadful pamphlets of the era, featured a mashup of iconic characters – Frankenstein, Dorian Gray and Dracula, just to name a few. Season 3 added Dr. Henry Jekyll (played by Shazad Latif) to the creepy crew, but this Jekyll wasn't quite the Hyde-y fellow audiences expected.