As we did last week, we will discuss today who are my favorite top 3 Goth Icons in film: Male category.
Without a doubt, the 90s and ”goths” all got their leathery wings raised up in celebration when Brandon Lee appeared as The Crow. Not only was he an icon in his own right, being the son of legendary martial artist and philosopher, Bruce Lee … but the soundtrack was so on point.
Burn by The Cure
Big Empty by Stone Temple Pilots
Dead Souls by Nine Inch Nails
Color Me Once by Violent Femmes
It Can’t Rain all the Time by Jane Siberry
To name just a few songs off the soundtrack and their performers, it was a movie that brought goths, comic book lovers, and people from all backgrounds together under one theater roof.
Next on my list would have to go to Johnny Depp. Where would we be without him, to be honest? From Edward Scissorhands to Sleepy Hollow, he’s bled our dark hearts since he walked onto screens with A Nightmare On Elm Street. However … I would fail my community if I didn’t add that in a tie for this spot is the incorrigible, talented, and beautiful Tim Curry.
From Legend, as the romantic but twisted Darkness, to Rocky Horror Picture Show, Tim showed us that talent came from being unafraid of breaking down barriers and expectations. Fuck anyone who thought otherwise. Hail to King of beautiful legs and fishnets, baby.
And last but certainly not least; Clive Barker. Yes, I know he’s not a face on the screen but he’s brought us iconic figures like Pinhead from Hellraiser, and extreme body modification. No one can deny the influence the Cenobites had on the goth community as a whole.
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