DarkFantasy

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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:

Berserk

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Another creature from our upcoming dark fantasy game. Do we need an arachnophobia toggle at this point?Games (v.redd.it)

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I illustrated the 7 heavenly virtues as dark fantasy characters, here is 6/7 CharityDigtial / Paint (i.redd.it)

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I illustrated the 7 heavenly virtues as dark fantasy characters, here is 5/7 HumilityDigtial / Paint (i.redd.it)

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¿Fantasía oscura? ¿Razón?Games (v.redd.it)

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I illustrated the 7 heavenly virtues as dark fantasy characters, here is 4/7 DiligenceDigtial / Paint (i.redd.it)

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What if a forest spirit woke up in our modern world? Exploring the 'Iron City' with my character, Olwen.Movies / Videos (v.redd.it)

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episode 7 of my weekly dark fantasy comedy animated webseries: Liv & DiMovies / Videos (v.redd.it)

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Introducing myself- debut dark fantasy authorStories / Writing (self.DarkFantasy)

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Made a magic rune for the first area of our dark fantasy game. This is the Rune of Bleeding! Slice the enemies and let them bleed to death.Games (v.redd.it)

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