An analysis of the Cosmic Horror genre and how it shifted in modern times. This is done by analysing Lovecraft's work and analysing the podcast The Magnus Archives. Then comparing them and...Show moreAn analysis of the Cosmic Horror genre and how it shifted in modern times. This is done by analysing Lovecraft's work and analysing the podcast The Magnus Archives. Then comparing them and determining how the genre has shifted over time.Show less
Most Lovecraftian adaptions merely scratch the surface, no matter the medium. They incorporate the aesthetic without any regard to the underlying themes central to H.P. Lovecraft's cosmic horror,...Show moreMost Lovecraftian adaptions merely scratch the surface, no matter the medium. They incorporate the aesthetic without any regard to the underlying themes central to H.P. Lovecraft's cosmic horror, most notably human insignificance. FromSoftware's Bloodborne, however, has taken on the challenge and this thesis argues through a transmedial analysis how the video game has been able to translate the genre of cosmic horror into a medium that incorporates visuals and interactivity - aspects that often clash with the genre itself.Show less
