Why Old Victorian Houses Give Us the Creeps
UTA architecture expert Marisa Gomez explores why these ornate homes became the stuff of Halloween nightmares.
For more than a century, Victorian-era homes have served as the backdrop for ghost stories, haunted houses, and some of Hollywood's scariest movies.
According to Marisa Gomez, an architecture lecturer at The University of Texas at Arlington, the design of these grand old houses, including asymmetrical towers, creaky floors, and shadowy corners, gives off spooky vibes.
What is it about the design that oozes eerie instead of cozy?
Defining a House as "Victorian"
Gomez defines a house as "Victorian" based on the period of Queen Victoria's reign (1837-1901), when many architectural trends emerged and faded.
Author's summary: Victorian houses are eerie due to design and history.
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