The name is most famously associated with Daphne du Maurier's 1938 Gothic novel. In the narrative, Chapter 27 serves as the explosive finale where the protagonist, the second Mrs. de Winter, and her husband Maxim witness the destruction of their estate, Manderley .

The term likely refers to the "Marvel" brand's pervasive influence on modern storytelling, characterized by larger-than-life characters and "charming" heroics.

: At age 27, characters in Gothic fiction often reach a turning point of maturity or social peak ("top"). In Rebecca , this is the moment the past's "stranglehold" is finally broken by fire.

: In personal health, discussions often focus on whether "severe carbohydrate restriction" is necessary for appetite control during weight loss programs.