1939年に公開された『巌窟の野獣』は、ダフネ・デュ・モーリアの小説を基にしたスリリングなサスペンス映画です。この記事では、『巌窟の野獣』の雰囲気やテーマに似た10本の映画やドラマを紹介します。暗い海岸線、謎めいたキャラクター、緊張感あふれるストーリーが好きな方にぴったりの作品を厳選しました。

Wuthering Heights (1939)
説明: A passionate and tragic gothic romance set on the windswept moors, featuring intense emotions, a dark love story, and a haunting atmosphere.
事実: This was the first English-language film to win the Best Cinematography Oscar. Laurence Olivier initially hated his role as Heathcliff but later considered it one of his best performances.


Rebecca (1940)
説明: A gothic romance filled with mystery and suspense, featuring a young woman navigating a dark and foreboding household with secrets lurking in its shadows.
事実: Won the Academy Award for Best Picture, marking Alfred Hitchcock's only film to achieve this honor. The film's iconic line 'Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again' is one of the most famous openings in cinema history.


Gaslight (1944)
説明: A psychological thriller centered on a woman manipulated into doubting her own sanity by her husband, set in a gloomy Victorian home with a sinister atmosphere.
事実: The term 'gaslighting' originates from this film. It was adapted from a successful stage play and won Ingrid Bergman her first Academy Award.


The Lodger (1944)
説明: A suspenseful tale of a mysterious lodger suspected of being a serial killer, set against the backdrop of foggy London streets and a tense household.
事実: This film is a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's 1927 silent movie. It features Laird Cregar in a haunting performance, which was one of his last before his untimely death.


The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)
説明: A gothic tale of vanity and corruption, where a portrait ages while its subject remains youthful, exploring themes of moral decay and hidden sins.
事実: The film's Technicolor sequences of the portrait were groundbreaking for their time. It was one of the first movies to openly address themes of hedonism and decadence.


The Spiral Staircase (1946)
説明: A psychological thriller set in an eerie mansion, where a mute servant becomes the target of a serial killer, blending gothic horror with suspenseful storytelling.
事実: The film is notable for its use of subjective camera techniques to heighten tension. It was one of the first movies to explore the 'final girl' trope in horror.


The Secret Garden (1993)
説明: A gothic-tinged children's story about a young girl discovering a hidden garden and uncovering family secrets in a sprawling, mysterious estate.
事実: The garden set was created over six months and featured over 10,000 live plants. The film's score was composed by Zbigniew Preisner, known for his work with Krzysztof Kieślowski.


The Others (2001)
説明: A gothic horror story about a woman and her children living in a secluded mansion, where supernatural occurrences blur the line between reality and illusion.
事実: The film was shot entirely in natural light to enhance its eerie atmosphere. It revitalized the gothic horror genre in the early 2000s.


Jane Eyre (2011)
説明: A gothic romance about a governess falling in love with her enigmatic employer, set in a brooding mansion with a dark past and hidden truths.
事実: This adaptation was filmed in the UK's Peak District, using real manor houses for authenticity. Mia Wasikowska prepared for her role by reading Charlotte Brontë's original letters.


Crimson Peak (2015)
説明: A visually stunning gothic romance with elements of horror, following a young woman who uncovers dark secrets in her husband's decaying mansion.
事実: Director Guillermo del Toro designed the mansion to be a character itself, with walls that 'bled' when it rained. The film's elaborate sets were built practically, with minimal CGI.
