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1977 – The Summer Of Synthstrumentals
The birth of synth-pop and electro-disco is the true musical legacy of ’77.
A Cheap Holiday In Other People’s Misery
The depressing spectacle of the people and global corporations who use tragedy, anger and fear to boost their profile and make money.
Home Cinema International Corporation – The CIC Video Catalogue
It’s time for another vintage VHS (and Betamax) video catalogue from the early days of home video, this time from mega-conglomerate CIC.
The Bitter End Of British Horror’s Golden Age – Looking Back At The Monster Club
The notorious misfire from Amicus producer Milton Subotsky is every bit as disastrous and dismal as you’ve been told.
Talking Pictures TV Encore: At Last, A Catch-Up Service
Britain’s only worthwhile TV station finally launches an on-demand service.
Classic Albums Revisited: The Dangers Of Evil Blizzard
The unruly pleasures of ‘black psychedelia’ on the debut album from Preston’s finest masked madmen.
Noirvember: Portrait Of Alison
Continuing our crime movie month with a look at a flawed but interesting film adaptation of a BBC serial from 1955.
Noirvember: He Ran All The Way
Our crime cinema retrospective continues with a look at one of the most impressive and paranoid thrillers of the 1950s.
Mayhem And Magic: A Festival Report
Oliver Morris explores the new normal of the 2021 Mayhem Film Festival and finds it better than ever.
Halloween Hammer: Captain Kronos – Vampire Hunter
Continuing our Hammer Horror retrospective with a look at their swashbuckling, vampire-battling superhero.
Halloween Hammer: Hammer Presents Dracula
Our Hammer Films retrospective continues with a look at a classic vinyl horror story, with Christopher Lee making his final Dracula appearance for the company.