Penny Dreadful (series) (2014)
Release Year: 2014
Nation: Spain, United Kingdom, United States
Alternative Title: Викторианска готика, 恐怖怪谈, 低俗怪谈, ペニー・ドレッドフル ナイトメア 血塗られた秘密, ペニー・ドレッドフル ナイトメア ちぬられたひみつ
Director: Brian Kirk, Coky Giedroyc, Damon Thomas, Dearbhla Walsh, J.A. Bayona
Writer: Andrew Hinderaker, John Logan, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Morgan O'Sullivan
Executive Producer: Sam Mendes
Companies: Desert Wolf Productions, Neal Street Productions
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama, Fantasy Television Series, Horror, Horror Television Series, Lgbt-Related Television Series, Mystery, Thriller Television Series, Werewolf Television Program
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: 19th century, black magic, dark fantasy, devil, gothic, gothic horror, mental illness, monster, possession, psychotherapy, succubus, supernatural, supernatural power, underground, vampire, victorian england, werewolf, witch
Story
Penny Dreadful weaves together classic horror origin stories set in Victorian London. The series begins with Sir Malcolm Murray hiring John Clare to find his missing daughter, Mina, who was last seen on an expedition in Africa. Meanwhile, Vanessa Ives, a young woman haunted by supernatural encounters, seeks help from Dr. Seward at her asylum. Frankenstein's monster is brought back to life by Dr. Victor Frankenstein and escapes with a murdered child's heart. Dorian Gray commissions a painting that captures his youth but hides his sinister actions.
Summary
Penny Dreadful is a British-American horror drama television series created by John Logan, blending classic gothic literature characters such as Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and Dracula in Victorian London. The show explores dark themes of mental illness, supernatural powers, possession, and black magic, while also featuring LGBT-related elements. It's notable for its rich storytelling, atmospheric visuals, and strong performances.
