Tag Archives: Classic Horror

Banned In The UK: Freaks

Posted on June 26, 2020 by londonhorrorsociety

I am a child of the 80s, and one of my strongest horror memories is the “Video Nasty” witch hunt of horror, featuring Mary Whitehouse as The Witchfinder General. As a result of this crusade, I wasn’t really allowed to … Continue reading →

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Cat People (1942): Exploring Lesbianism Through the Otherness

Posted on June 13, 2019 by londonhorrorsociety
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In 1942, during the height of monster horror films, Cat People was born. Directed by Jacques Tourneur and produced by Val Lewton, this feature follows the story of Irena Dubrovna (Simone Simon), a Serbian immigrant living in New York City. … Continue reading →

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Remembering: Alfred Hitchcock

Posted on May 29, 2019 by londonhorrorsociety

It’s a universal truth that Alfred Hitchcock is probably the most influential filmmaker in the history of cinema. I absolutely adore his films which, despite how old they are, have never dated. They’re a time capsule of brilliant cinematography. Early … Continue reading →

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Horror At The East End Film Festival

Posted on April 4, 2018 by londonhorrorsociety

The East End Film Festival is one of the UK’s largest film festivals. Held in London every year since 2000, the EEFF presents a rich and diverse programme of international premieres, industry masterclasses, free pop-up screenings and immersive live events. … Continue reading →

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Rosemary’s Baby turns 50!

Posted on January 2, 2018 by londonhorrorsociety

This year, a number of undisputed horror classics will celebrate a milestone birthday, including George Romero’s iconic Night of the Living Dead, Ingmar Bergman’s The Hour of the Wolf, and Roman Polanski’s first Hollywood film Rosemary’s Baby. These films, alongside … Continue reading →

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