Monthly Archives: January 2012
Photographing a Ghost 1898 REVIEW
Photographing a Ghost 18989 is one of the first "horror films" ever made with trick photography used to tell the story of a photographer trying to take a picture of a ghost
Secrets of a Highgate Cemetery Tour Guide
A former Highgate Cemetery tour guide tells what it's like working at the world's most famous graveyard
My First Epping Forest Ghost Hunt
DAVID SAUNDERSON heads off into Epping Forest in Essex for his first paranormal investigation, thanks to Barbara Lowe and White Light Paranormal!
Raise a glass to Tam o’Shanter, Robert Burns spooky poem
TODAY is Robbie Burn's Birthday and we take a look at the Scottish bard's spookiest poem, the epic Tam o'Shanter!
Burke and Hare 2010 REVIEW
Burke and Hare 2010's Comedic re-telling of famous grave-robbing tale has a great cast and looks fantastic but is sadly disappointing
From Hell, a graphic novel through the eyes of the Ripper
Guest writer KATRINA SAUNDERSON reviews From Hell and the classic horror comics take on the grisly tale of Jack the Ripper
Out of the Darkness 1985: Wish I Could Remember Unforgettable Plague...
THERE are a couple of British-made ghosty movies from my childhood that I want to remember. Can you help?
Boris Karloff: More than a Monster, Interview with Stephen Jacobs
Interview with Stephen Jacobs, author of Boris Karloff: More than a Monster - a biography of horror star Boris Karloff
Flesh and the Fiends 1960 REVIEW
Historical horror Flesh and the Fiends 1960 impresses with memorable cast and atmospheric and restrained re-telling of the infamous Burke and Hare story
Barbara Lowe, Interview with a Psychic Medium
We talk to a London psychic medium Barbara Lowe about the dangers of Ouija boards, Dick Turpin and how clearing ghosts can be hazardous to your heath!
An American Werewolf in London 1981 REVIEW
Horror and comedy are mixed to perfection in An American Werewolf in London 1981, says DAVID SAUNDERSON.
28 Days Later 2002 REVIEW
Believable plot in recognisable locations creates edgy realistic modern British horror story