The head of a theatre troupe Alan (think of a cross between Charles Manson and Timothy Claypole in lurid and very colourful 60's clothing) takes his fellow thespians (who he refers to as his 'children') to an island which is used as a kind of graveyard for dead criminals. He then assumes the role of …
Continue reading 31 Days of Halloween 2020- Day 17- Children Shouldn’t Play With Dead Things (1972)
Another serious contender for the title of 'The Most Controversial Video Nasty' (the film shared that title with The Evil Dead). And whilst the film does have its shocking moments of lurid horror (yes involving an electric drill) this is more a slow and meticulous study into alienation, the descent into madness and mental illness amidst …
Continue reading The Driller Killer – Day 26 – 31 Days of Halloween
As this is a new site I thought I'd take some time to introduce myself. My name is Simon and I'm a film aficionado. I studied film for 3 years in London and am undertaking a teacher training course so that I can lecture in the subject. But before you think that my tastes in …
Meathook Cinema 