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Penny Dreadful (series) (2014)
Release Year: 2014
Nation: Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Brian Kirk, Coky Giedroyc, Damon Thomas, Dearbhla Walsh, J.A. Bayona, James Hawes, John Logan, Kari Skogland, Paco Cabezas, Toa Fraser
Writer: Andrew Hinderaker, John Logan, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
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
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
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.
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