Category Archives: OGOM Research

Demon Lovers, Crime, and the Gothic at Bath Spa

Posted on 22nd March 2019 by William the Bloody

I had a great time yesterday at Bath Spa University giving a presentation on the evolution of the Demon Lover in Gothic Romance and paranormal romance. I was invited by my doppelgänger Prof. Bill Hughes and heard a variety of … Continue reading →

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Slaying Vampires: Romantic Origins, Theatrical Afterlives

Posted on 1st November 2018 by Sam George

. @DrSamGeorge1 talks about the fascinating history behind this vampire slaying kit, which feeds into the research of the @OGOMProject.#halloween pic.twitter.com/VIKQyktHZV — University of Hertfordshire (@UniofHerts) October 31, 2018 ‘ but those mine enemies, which would not that I should … Continue reading →

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Deviant Burial of ‘Vampire’ Child in C15th Italy

Posted on 14th October 2018 by Sam George

I am mapping ‘deviant’ burials for a piece I am writing on Wharram Percy, the medieval English village that mutilated its own dead, including many women and children. Whatever these people believed eventually took hold completely and led to them … Continue reading →

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OGOM: Spectral St Albans Hallowe’en Tour – booking now

Posted on 7th October 2018 by Sam George

OGOM is proud to announce a special Supernatural St Albans Hallowe’en Tour. We will be exploring the magical and spectral history of Hertfordshire’s finest gothic city. The event is informed by the research we carried out for our ‘Urban Weird‘ … Continue reading →

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Vampire Myths and Vampire Lore

Posted on 23rd September 2018 by Sam George

Vampires – a guide to the undead. Click on the image to enter

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Yōkai & Me: Introducing #YōkaiFriday

Posted on 1st September 2018 by Sam George

The world of yōkai has been fascinating me of late. These creatures are currently popular in anime, manga, film and computer games, but they originated in local legends in Japan, folktales and regional ghost stories. I was excited to attend the … Continue reading →

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Marionettes: The Monsters We Need?

Posted on 18th August 2018 by Sam George

It is no secret that I am obsessed with marionettes. This dates back to a magical Czech production of ‘Peter and the Wolf’ I saw aged about 8. I can still visualise all the puppets and it helped shape my … Continue reading →

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The Monsters We Deserve Tuesday 4th September

Posted on 10th August 2018 by Sam George

To celebrate the publication of The Monsters We Deserve, a fascinating reappraisal of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein,  Marcus Sedgwick and Dr Sam George go head to head in the gothic battle of the books  Frankenstein versus Dracula Chaired by writer, editor and translator Daniel Hahn. Venue: Conway … Continue reading →

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World Vampire Beings

Posted on 10th August 2018 by Sam George

Here is our research into world vampire beings over the last few weeks. The hashtag #WorldVamps2018 turned out to be one of most successful and it is such an interesting project. If you are studying vampires, or just a huge … Continue reading →

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IGA2018: Ambiguous Creatures and Ambivalent Morals

Posted on 8th August 2018 by William the Bloody

A huge thank you to all the organisers of the International Gothic Association 2018 conference, held at Manchester Metropolitan University. And thanks to all who attended OGOM’s Ambiguous Creatures and Ambivalent Morals panel and to all the lovely and inspiring … Continue reading →

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