Gothic (1986) Horror Drama Mystery Fantasy
Gothic (1986) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 5.7/10
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Gothic Plot Synopsis:
The story of the night Mary Shelley gave birth to the horror classic FRANKENSTEIN: Disturbed, drug-induced games are played and ghost stories are told one rainy night at the mad Lord Byron's country estate. Personal horrors are revealed, and the madness of the evening runs from s**ual fantasy to the fiercest nightmare. Mary finds herself drawn into the sick world of her lover Shelley and stepsister Claire as Byron leads them all down the dark paths of their souls.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: The Shelleys visit Lord Byron and compete to write a horror story.
Tagline: Conjure up your deepest, darkest fear... now call that fear to life.
More: Most Anticipated Horror Movies Coming Soon in 2026-2027!Gothic Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1986 (more 1986 movies)
Awards: 2
Nominations: 2
Production Co.: LionsGate Entertainment
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Gothic Release Dates Blu-ray CE: Jan 30, 2018, Blu-ray: Jan 30, 2018, DVD: Mar 14, 2000
Writers: Stephen Volk, Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley
Producers: Al Clark, Penny Corke, Robert Devereux, Robert Fox
Musicians: Thomas Dolby
Cinematographers: Mike Southon
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Gothic Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Byrne | ... | Byron |
| Julian Sands | ... | Shelley |
| Natasha Richardson | ... | Mary |
| Myriam Cyr | ... | Claire |
| Timothy Spall | ... | Dr. Polidori |
| Alec Mango | ... | Murray |
| Andreas Wisniewski | ... | Fletcher |
| Dexter Fletcher | ... | Rushton |
| Pascal King | ... | Justine |
| Tom Hickey | ... | Tour Guide |
| Linda Coggin | ... | Turkish Mechanical Woman |
| Kristine Landon-Smith | ... | Mechanical Woman |
| Chris Chappell | ... | Man in Armour (as Chris Chappel) |
| Mark Pickard | ... | Young William |
| Kiran Shah | ... | Fuseli Monster |
| Christine Newby | ... | Shelley Fan |
| Kim Tillesly | ... | Shelley Fan (as Kim Tillesley) |
| Ken Russell | ... | Tourist (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Gabriel Byrne (b. May 12, 1950) – Byron
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Gebriel Birn - Julian Sands (b. January 4, 1958) – Shelley
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Natasha Richardson, as Mary, passed away at age 45 in Lenox Hill Hospital, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Myriam Cyr (b. November 30, 1959) – Claire
- Timothy Spall (b. February 27, 1957) – Dr. Polidori
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Timothy Spall OBE | Tim Spall - Alec Mango, as Murray, passed away at age 78 in Westm.
Sign: Pisces - Andreas Wisniewski (b. July 3, 1959) – Fletcher
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m) - Dexter Fletcher (b. January 31, 1966) – Rushton
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Pascal King – Justine
- Tom Hickey (b. November 30, 1943) – Tour Guide
- Linda Coggin – Turkish Mechanical Woman
- Kristine Landon-Smith – Mechanical Woman
- Chris Chappell – Man in Armour (as Chris Chappel)
- Mark Pickard – Young William
- Kiran Shah (b. September 28, 1956) – Fuseli Monster
Sign: Libra, Height: 4' 1½" (1.26 m)
Also known as: Kieron Shah
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