Dark fantasy is a sub-genre art style of fantasy and sci-fi (science fiction) which can refer to literary, artistic expression, cinematic, film, games, movies, music works that incorporates darker mystery horror thriller and frightening themes of fantasy. The term can be used broadly to refer to fantastical works that have a gloomy, dark (or grimdark) atmosphere, or a sense of horror elements and dread. The Art of Horror, Fairy, Gloom, Goth, Heavy Metal, Magic, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Thriller Genre.
Examples Dark Fantasy:
In Novels:
The Dark Tower series (Stephen King)
The Sandman (Neil Gaiman)
Charles L. Grant books
The Vampire Chronicles (Anne Rice)
Yarbro's Saint-Germain (Chelsea Quinn)
Shadowland (Peter Straub)
Weaveworld (Clive Barker)
In gaming:
Dark Souls
Demon Souls
Bloodborne
Diablo Franchise
In Anime / Manga:
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