Penny Dreadful

A gorgeously gloomy, literary fever dream that wraps Victorian gothic horror around wounded souls; slow, theatrical, and steeped in dread and longing.

Created by

John Logan

Genres

Sci-fi & fantasy, Drama, Mystery

Starring

Eva Green, Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton

Overview

Some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London. Penny Dreadful is a frightening psychological thriller that weaves together these classic horror origin stories into a new adult drama.

How it feels

Dark, eerie, melancholic and tense. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Identity, isolation, faith, obsession

Content

Strong violence, gore and sexual content. Mild language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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