When we think of modern extreme cinema, whether US ‘torture porn’ or Japanese ‘guinea pig’ movies, the underlying assumption is often that these things are a uniquely modern phenomenon. One… Continue reading "Blood, Sperm and Sweat: The Grand Guignol and The Birth of Spectacular Horror"
Joseph Chance, Adam Meggido, Alex Bartram and Andrew Pugsley make up The Society of Strange, a troupe of veteran improvisers who intend to prove that improv can be about more… Continue reading "INTERVIEW: The Society of Strange Talk Improv Podcasts and Weird Fiction"
The theatre has become a great avenue for horror fans to venture down. In recent years, we have embarked on terrifying journeys through live productions such as The Woman in… Continue reading "‘The Exorcist’: Spinning Heads from Screen to Stage"
A mashup between classic cult horror movie Evil Dead 2 and the music of Elvis Presley is not something I ever thought I would experience. But I am very glad… Continue reading "EVENT REVIEW: Rob Kemp’s ‘The Elvis Dead’"
On 20th October, The Exorcist came to Phoenix Theatre in the West End for a limited run. Following on from the controversial 1973 horror film, the iconic terrifying tale is… Continue reading "‘The Exorcist’ Gets Terrifying Theatre Adaptation"