Credible Genre?

Hi, my main love in reading is Victorian horror/psychological thriller and I would like to write in this style. Is this a credible genre to enter at the beginning of the 21st Century?

 

I don't know but I love Victoria Holt, Agatha Christie's horror stories etc. I'd read it

 

Anachronism is alive and well in other art forms, so I don't see why not. Although you do need to do something to make it relevant and slightly original, not just pointless copies of old texts.

 

Yeah, you can pretty much make anything interesting. Anything. It's just a matter of finding out how.

 

Thank you guys - the idea is to take the form, tone, structure, techniques of the Victorian writing and set it in modern day London - much appreciated feedback!!

 

ooh I forgot have you read the Resurrectionist?

 

Ever heard of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, by Susannah Clarke? I grew up reading 19th century fiction and her rendition of the style is pitch perfect. Felt like I was home.

 

Seconded. A wonderful novel. Inspired.

 

My last work was in that Genre--Been wondering who bought the five copies?.

Just kidding, couldn't resist!. As with Gold and Grandma's pies true value is only enhanced by time.

Now if I can just get my "Hercule Poirot in the Galaxy" on a Sony PlayStation format. @$37.50 a copy plus toys, & comic book paperbacks----WOW!!.

 

There is also Drood, by Dan Simmons. There is quite a bit of new literature coming out that is "Victorian" in style, theme, etc.