Gothic horror in music videos.

Considering we are to be creating the looks for a music video I decided to look at some music videos to see what type of look goes on in Gothic horror music videos.

The first video I would like to reference for gothic horror is Blink 182 I miss you. The video is very Gothic within setting, the big mansion. The trees. The pale women in gowns. Spiders. I also love the extreme makeup that the models in the video are wearing.

Another video I chose to help provoke my thoughts in terms of design is My Chemical Romance Helena. This is set in church making it very gothic. The styling, and makeup is gothic. The corset and skirt is another element.

Gothic elements within pop culture.

I think that the videos above are more likely to include obvious gothic elements due to the music genre. However I think I would like my characters in the video to be more of the pop culture image with hints of the gothic element but not too much that its oblivious.

To me Lady Gaga Judas, has many gothic horror elements but done in a modern, stylish way. As in the styling, the chains, and weapons, the lavish,religion jewellery. In fashion the black clothing. The makeup includes; pale complexions, blood red lips, and graphic liner. The liner has swirls in it, it could possibly of been inspired by the gothic architecture. I love the big claw like nails to. It also reminds me of modern femme fatale as she is this powerful woman in control in the video.

In terms of setting the setting at the castle is gothic, yet enchanted.enchanted. Katy's costume and styling has gothic elements to it especially the mysterious looking cape. Her hair is sort of punk within the coloring. However the pale complexion and dark lips has a gothic feel to it I really like the makeup.

This video includes elements of Gothic horror. There's bats in it which has a link with vampires.There's skulls on the floor. There's fangs. I love the dark makeup. I really like the tear of blood which runs down Rhiannas face I feel this is a subtle yet striking touch to the makeup. I love the claw like nails. this video also has a sci-fi element to it which I may explore.