Paranormal fiction

This page deals with fictional books, television, radio and movies that are predominantly paranormal-based.

Paranormal romance novels

Paranormal romance is a literary subgenre of the romance novel. A type of speculative fiction, paranormal romance focuses on romance and included elements beyond the range of scientific explanation, blending together themes from the genres of traditional fantasy, science fiction, or horror. Paranormal romance may range from traditional category romances, such as those published by Harlequin Mills & Boon, with a paranormal setting to stories where the main emphasis is on a science fiction or fantasy based plot with a romantic subplot included. Common hallmarks are romantic relationships between humans and vampires, shapeshifters, or fantastical beings (the Fae, Elves, etc.).

Beyond the more prevalent themes involving vampires, shapeshifters, ghosts, or time travel, paranormal romances can also include books featuring characters with psychic abilities, like telekinesis or telepathy.

Paranormal romance has its roots in Gothic fiction. Its most recent revival has been spurred by turn of the century technology, e.g. the internet and electronic publishing. Paranormal romances are one of the fastest growing trends in the romance genre. [ [http://www.romantictimes.com/ "The Romantic Times"] webzine]

Television

*"The X-Files", a television suspense drama in which characters investigate various paranormal phenomena.
*"Supernatural (TV series)", a television drama in which characters battle paranormal forces.
*"So Weird", a Disney comedy adventure television show about an unorthodox American family and its experiences with paranormal phenomena, starring Mackenzie Phillips, Cara Delizia and Alexz Johnson.

Movies

*"Ghostbusters", a comedy adventure movie about three unemployed parapsychology professors who set up shop as a unique ghost removal service.

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