A Serbian Film is a 2010 horror thriller directed by Srdan Spasojevic. The film follows the character of Milos a retired porn actor whom after having settled down with his wife and child is persuaded to resurrect his acting career for a high paying final film directed by the mysterious Vukmir. After keeping Milos in the dark about the content of the film Milos leaves the project when he discovers that Vukmir’s experimental art pornography includes child exploitation. However he is then drug...

How Do We Feel About Physical Media in 2021?

August 06, 2021 14:11

Under The Skin (2013) - In-depth Review

July 28, 2021 18:36

What Are the Video Nasties? - History of a Moral Panic

July 21, 2021 21:14

In this brand new video essay we take a look at the video nasties. What happened? What films were banned? Could it happen again? Please take a look on YouTube and subscribe to the channel. Thanks for watching When considering film censorship in the UK the moral panic over the movies labelled video nasties was a definitive historical moment and a feverish, victorious high point for the censors. In retrospect the frenzy which erupted over a random selection of obscure horror films in the 1980s...

Kids (1995) - Mini review

July 14, 2021 18:09

August Underground (2001) - Review and analysis

July 07, 2021 13:32

Zombie Flesh Eaters (1979) - Review

June 30, 2021 19:33

Demons 2 (1986) - Review

June 16, 2021 17:09

Demons (1985) - Review

June 09, 2021 15:47

In this episode we take a look at Lamberto Bava's Demons from 1985. Does this film represent the end of the Italian horror golden age? Thanks for listening.

Why Was It Banned? - A Serbian Film

June 03, 2021 13:55

In this mini documentray we take a look back at the release of A Serbian Film in the UK and its controversial removal from the Frighfest film festival. Thanks for listening! Full english text included below When A Serbian Film began playing international film festivals in 2010 the storm of controversy and outrage that followed it cemented its reputation as the most divisive film in modern cinematic memory. Its provocative, graphic depictions of child abuse, incest, rape and murder have se...

Episode 40 - Anthropophagous (1980)

May 19, 2021 21:24

In this episode we discuss the legendary video nasty Anthropophagous The Beast from 1980 directed by Joe D'Amato. Thanks for listening!

Episode 39 - The Child (1977)

May 19, 2021 21:20

In this episode we discuss the American independent oddity The Child from 1977 directed by Robert Voskanian. Thanks for listening

EP 38 - Phantasm (1979) - Review

May 10, 2021 17:14

You can now check out our latest brand new episode over on YouTube. We discuss Phantasm (1979) and whether its a singular original vision or a victim of its own cinematic hubris. Please subscribe to the channel if you like the content. Thanks for listening!

Episode 37 - The Burning

April 21, 2021 10:46

You can now check out our latest brand new episode over on YouTube. We discuss The Burning (1981) and whether it's really slasher classic or if it was just a cynical cash in. Please subscribe to the channel if you like the content. Thanks for listening!

Why Was It Banned? - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

April 14, 2021 19:56

In this short video we look back at the censorship history of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in the UK and why it was not officially released uncut until 1999. If you enjoy this episode please like the video and subscribe on YouTube for new content every Wednesday. Thanks for listening.

Why Was It Banned? - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

April 14, 2021 11:30

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was submitted to the British Board of Film Censors in March 1975. BBFC secretary Stephen Murphy had pre-viewed the film and recommended the distributors make a few cuts to the final scene to increase its likelihood of certification. Despite this it was refused a certificate on the grounds that the overall tone and atmosphere of the film was too traumatising with no obvious way to resolve this through cuts since the explicit violence in the film was in fact very m...

Episode 36: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre on YouTube NEW

April 07, 2021 19:24

You can now check out our latest brand new episode over on YouTube. We discuss the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) and break down why it is so terrifying. Please subscribe to the channel if you like the content. Our main format going forward will be 30 minute review episodes like this but we are also working in some mini audio documentaries. Thanks for listening