Scream Theory #5
Exclusive interview with Takashi Miike Screamin' harder than ever, Xavier Mendik returns with his occasional report from the furthest reaches of acquired taste. Here he considers the work of Japanese auteur of body horror Takashi (Audition) Miike, followed by an exclusive interview.
Holy Moneyspinner!
On the subject of comic books turned movies, Trevor Soderstrum has been turning his attention to what might be on the horizon. Giant green men, Ashley Judd in a cat suit. You know the drill.
Scream Theory #4
Xavier Mendik profiles the work of OPI Media, the company behind Channel
5's hit cult film show outTHERE, whose second series is currently being
screened and continues to push forward the boundaries of cult film. He
also talks exclusively to the show's co-creator Howard Martin.
Is Science Fiction Cinema Dead?
Trevor Soderstrum asks if Hollywood's play-it-safe culture spells the end for science fiction cinema
"Gouts of Blood"- The Colourful Cult 'Cuts' of Heschell Gordon Lewis
Herschell Gordon Lewis revolutionised the Underground American horror movie with a series of lurid classics such as Blood Feast and 2000 Maniacs. With these titles now on DVD release in their uncut versions from Tartan, Lewis talks exclusively about his movies with Xavier Mendik
Ten Hours of Terror: British Horror Hits Hammersmith
In his second Scream Theory column, Xavier Mendik interviews cult British director of exploitation classic Killer's Moon, Alan Birkinshaw
"Fear at 400-Degrees": The Cult Cinema of Dario Argento
Cult Film Archive Director Xavier Mendik's first Scream Theory column for kamera.co.uk
You didn't see the poster, now don't bother seeing the movie!
The Video Drone wonders why Wonder Boys and Cradle Will Rock didn't get the studio support they deserved, and gets In the Mood For Love
Is Woody Past It?
The Video Drone muses on the chances for a return to form for two directors whose distinguished careers are looking frayed around the edges