ABCs of Death is an anthology horror film consisting of 26 different chapters, each directed by a different filmmaker and representing a different letter of the alphabet. Each chapter focuses on death in various forms, with each director showcasing their unique perspective on the subject.
A group of friends decide to take their friend, Vince, on a weekend getaway to cheer him up after his messy divorce. However, their plans take a dark turn when they arrive at a town overrun by flesh-eating zombies. With their lives on the line, the group must fight their way out of the town and survive the night.
An unnamed madame operates a unique peep show that caters to its customers deepest desires, fears, and sins. Tonight, it welcomes a businessman with a unique connection to an extreme fantasy website. Soon he will become a witness to three stories of victims that found the website. It’s only a matter of time before he’s made to pay the ultimate price for dabbling in the dark side of desire.
A group of friends set out to film a documentary in Wales, but their plans are disrupted when they encounter a swarm of evil aliens. Chaos ensues as they fight for their lives and try to escape the extraterrestrial threat.
After being killed by a group of people, a vengeful demon known as Pumpkinhead is resurrected by a witch who seeks revenge on those responsible. As Pumpkinhead starts killing off each person one by one, a sheriff and his team must try to stop the creature before it's too late.
Every Video Nasty from the DPP list of dropped 33 titles is critiqued and explored, followed by the original trailers.
Razor Blade Smile follows Lilith Silver, a female assassin who navigates the seedy underworld of 19th-century London. She becomes entangled in a supernatural conflict with vampires and the mysterious Illuminati. With her katana sword and lethal skills, Lilith must fight for her life and uncover the truth behind the secretive organization. Action-packed scenes of sword fights, bloodshed, and sadism ensue as Lilith embraces her destiny and confronts her inner demons.
The focus is on the eighty-two Section 3 titles, those advised by the DPP not to be obscene, but still known to have been seized. After a short introduction, each film is discussed in turn by an expert, followed by the film's trailer.
This documentary explores the moral panic and censorship surrounding video nasties in the 1970s and 1980s in England. It delves into the confusion, clumsiness, and discussion that arose around the issue, examining the roles of the conservative government, the film industry, and the public morality. The film also examines the impact of the video cassette and the accusations of stupidity and hysteria surrounding it. Through interviews with directors, filmmakers, and politicians, it paints a comprehensive picture of the video nasties era.
Go back to the 1980s and discover the extraordinary true story of Cliff Twemlow! You’ve never heard of him… but polymath Twemlow was a nightclub bouncer, novelist, composer, singer, screenwriter, producer and actor who was the most prolific indie filmmaker in the UK for a decade! Witness how this 20th-century Renaissance man created his own innovative micro-film industry in Manchester. Shooting his feature films on clunky early pioneering video technology, G.B.H. (1983) was even branded a Video Nasty! A warmly hilarious portrait that will take you back to an era where literally anything could happen. And did!
In this documentary, the final chapter of the Video Nasties series, experts analyze and discuss the 39 most shocking and controversial horror films in cinematic history.
The focus is on the eighty-two Section 3 titles, those advised by the DPP not to be obscene, but still known to have been seized. After a short introduction, each film is discussed in turn by an expert, followed by the film's trailer.
A look back at a 70s cult classic, Tower of Evil.
Documentary about the making of "Lady Frankenstein" and the directing career of Mel Welles.
Feature-length documentary covering the making of the 1982 film XTRO.
Seven nightmarish tales from legendary British horror film writer and producer David McGillivray.
Video Nasties: Draconian Days is a documentary that explores the censorship of video nasties in Great Britain. It focuses on the impact of the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) and their efforts to regulate and ban certain films deemed too violent or obscene. The film delves into the controversy surrounding the BBFC's decisions and the impact on filmmakers, distributors, and the film industry as a whole.
A brief history of Grindhouse cinema presented by Emily Booth
An all-new 72 minute featurette including interviews with Director/Producer Stephen Weeks, Actors Larry Dann and Murray Melvin, British Horror Icon Barbara Shelley, and composer Ron Geesin.