You’ve probably seen them in movies, perched on hillsides and drowned in dramatic lighting, extravagantly patterned shingles, and just enough mysterious energy to make you captivated by their other-worldly charm. But should we bring them back to clash against our modern, simplistic designs? Are they architectural masterpieces worth reviving, or just forgotten memories of a time best left in the past?

Well, two students, Caitlin and Trā, have spoken and their opinions range from “I love the architecture” to “Call a priest immediately.” So, let’s unravel this case for resurrecting the Victorian aesthetic in our modern world.

Both agree that the architecture is stunning. Trā loves the “elegance” and detail, and Caitlin calls them “unique and intricate,” proving that Victorian design has the kind of personality today’s plain wooden boxes could only dream of. But beauty aside, they also insist these homes need modern updates: better wood, safer construction, and equipment from this century rather than the last.

Where they disagree is the ghost situation. Caitlin is convinced Victorian houses come with “spirits”—a polite term, she clarifies. (“‘Ghosts’ is a mean word; ‘Spirits’ is an apparition and is a respectful term.”) She also strongly recommends avoiding “burial grounds and tainted land” altogether. Trā, meanwhile, insists “ghosts aren’t real” and would prefer to focus only on sturdy foundations instead of supernatural ones.

Finally, Caitlin notes an important point: if we’re bringing these homes back, then “they should be affordable.” After all, everyone deserves a chance to live in a home with personality, haunted or otherwise.

So, in the end, yes, let’s revive Victorian houses. But before you go and buy one, a final word of caution from Caitlin: “Victorian houses are haunted. Please hire an exorcist or priest before buying.”