Tag: Interview
Ahead of the UK premiere of the horror documentary THE LAST SACRIFICE at FrightFest Glasgow 2025, director Rupert Russell reflects on the making of a grizzly true-crime investigation that probes into the eerie, enigmatic cultural undercurrents that shaped the British folk horror genre. Your film is having its UK premiere at this year’s FrightFest Glasgow
Raised in Laguna Beach, California, Anastasia Elfman is a stage and screen actress, dancer, choreographer, burlesque artist, as well as make-up/sfx artist, and producer known for her work in such titles as Brides of Satan (2023), Bloody Bridget (2024), and the horror anthology Shevenge (2019). Now residing in the Hollywood Hills with her husband, Richard
A well-known writer/director of B-Movie Titles such as Silent Deaf’ning (2007), Bill Huckstabelle: Serial Rapist (2015), and Bronx Bigfoot (2016), as well as starring in similarly themed titles such as The Fappening (2015), Jerry Landi has made a name for himself in modern low-budget filmmaking with his unconventional themes and a gritty, urban aesthetic. We
Choose Your Own Demise With Ashley Lister’s Novel Horror Concept UK horror author Ashley Lister likely needs no introduction to those of you who devour indie books like midnight snacks after a kegger. With more than sixty books under his belt, you’ve probably read more than one of his titles already. If you haven’t, you
Bud Cooper is a visionary director known for his compelling storytelling and innovative cinematic techniques. Most notable as the writer/director of the cult classic 1984 slasher horror, The Mutilator, Bud’s addition of unique elements to the formulaic nature of slashers, in addition to the incredibly gory kill sequences, became beloved by audiences–leaving a lasting mark
With the launch of the Jan 20 launch of FRIGHTFEST SATURDAY SCARES WITH ALAN JONES on Fast TV channel NYX, Alan recounts his rise to journalistic prominence – from stealing shocker posters and partying with ABBA to falling out with filmmakers and writing his upcoming autobiography. Did you know from a young age that
Ahead of NYX UK’s season of Simon Rumley films in December, the award-winning director talks candidly about therapy in filmmaking, his past fear of contracting AIDS/HIV, and being kicked of out BAFTA. Simon, how pleased are you that NYX UK, the country’s only free-to-air horror channel, are presenting a season of your films? Very! I’ve
Born in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, USA, Justin Powers is a versatile filmmaker who has worked on multiple aspects of the film creation process. Beginning his career as a grip, Justin went on to work on a multitude of different films over the years such as Alita: Battle Angel (2019), Hairmetal Shotgun Zombie Massacre: The Movie
Back in the 1970s, the names of Reiko Ike and Miki Sugimoto were on everyone’s lips. Hailed as the “queens of porno”, they not only became exploitation cinema royalty but burst through into mainstream pop culture. If you bought any random issue of Heibon Punch, Weekly Playboy, or one of the countless other men’s magazines
Most notable as the director behind the smash-hit horror comedy, Motel Hell, Kevin Connor is an English director born in King’s Cross, London. Beginning his career as an assistant film editor for British Films Ltd., his directorial break came from Amicus Films producer, Milton Subotsky, with the horror film – Tales from Beyond the Grave