The entertainment industry is showing a growing interest in turning classic public domain works into horror films. A recent example is Wuthering Heights: The House of the Damned, a horror remake of Emily Brontë's famous novel, which will be available on digital platforms in three weeks. The film features a ghostly Cathy haunting Heathcliff, leading to a series of murders, and includes a scene where Cathy transforms into a zombie to punch through a window and strangle someone to death. While the film's quality is uncertain, the concept has drawn attention, especially after Emerald Fennell's 2026 film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, which became the 19th biggest film of that year. This trend highlights a broader movement in Hollywood to use public domain works, which are no longer protected by copyright and can be freely adapted. Upcoming projects include horror versions of Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Treasure Island, Mrs Dalloway, The Age of Innocence, and The Sun Also Rises. These classic works offer filmmakers the chance to create horror films without needing to pay for rights or licensing fees. The practice is not new—Disney’s early animated films were based on public domain fairytales, and Universal Studios built its reputation on adapting old horror novels. The trend is not without precedent. A decade ago, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies was released, featuring well-known actors like Lily James, Matt Smith, and Charles Dance. However, it was criticized for being too clever and not fitting the typical horror movie experience, which often involves watching films late at night while drinking and leaving viewers feeling unsettled. This suggests that there is still room for more straightforward and unapologetic horror adaptations of classic literature. Potential future projects include Pride and Prejudice: Darcy's Bloodbath and The Sun Also Rises: Revenge of the Bull, where a genetically mutated bull escapes from Pamplona and attacks 1920s Parisian society. These examples show how filmmakers are reimagining classic stories with horror elements, aiming to tap into both the nostalgia of beloved works and the appeal of the horror genre.