This study explores the intersection of gothic elements and Modern Persian literature, with a focus on Forugh Farrokhzad’s poetry, to answer how her work embodies the characteristics of a “Persinate Gothic” genre. Farrokhzad, whose life was as deeply tragic as her verses, used her pen to paint a landscape filled with the shadows of the gothic, mirroring the tumultuous socio-political upheavals of her time and the intimate struggles of being an Iranian woman. Farrokhzad’s poetry not only constitutes a variant of gothic elements deeply rooted in Persian culture but also offers a unique lens to understand the broader implications of gender inequality and oppression in Iran. The methodology is a literary analysis with a historical approach examining Farrokhzad’s poems “The Wind Will Take Us” and “Mechanical Doll” against the backdrop of Iran’s historical, political, and cultural milieu. This analysis employs critical theories from gothic scholars such as Botting and Byron, alongside the historical context provided by Moghissi and Katouzian among others. The research draws from a rich array of sources including critical essays, historical accounts, and primary texts to detect the gothic undercurrents in Farrokhzad’s poetry. This research based on textual analysis, reveals that Farrokhzad’s work features gothic elements such as dark symbolism, motifs of imprisonment and decay, and themes of existential dread. These elements serve as metaphors for the subjugation and marginalization experienced by Iranian women, reflecting a society supposedly modernized yet still deeply anchored in traditional gender roles. Farrokhzad’s employment of the gothic genre not only enriches the literary landscape but also serves as a form of socio-political critique. Her poetry transcends the mere aesthetic, becoming a vehicle for portraying localized gothic being an excellent example of the gothic in Persian Poetry. This study hopes to extend the body of knowledge on Persian gothic literature and underscores the necessity for cultural reforms to address the underlying issues of gender inequality and systemic oppression in Iran. The broader implications of this study suggest a reevaluation of Iranian literature, advocating for a deeper exploration of its gothic dimensions and their relation to the lived experiences of Iranians, particularly Iranian women who are at times considered the gothic abject in both literary contexts and in the broader cultural narrative.