Penny Dreadful The History Of The Grand Guignol Explained
Penny Dreadful brought many elements of classic and Victorian-era horror to life in Showtime’s series, and its inclusion of the Grand Guignol theater explored the genre’s deep roots in history. The gothic horror series ran on Showtime for three seasons from 2014-2016. After its third season finale, show runner John Logan stated that the series had reached a conclusion and would not continue. Penny Dreadful embraced many classic tropes from Victorian-era and gothic horror through its inclusion of werewolves, Dorian Gray, and adapted stories like Dracula and Frankenstein....