Happy 50th birthday, Protect and Survive! A booklet full of bogus advice and a PIF series that was thankfully never shown (if it had, we'd have been hurtling towards a nuclear war), it still holds a special place in our hearts...

If you are in Leeds pop into @coloursmayvary.bsky.social and pick up one of our ‘zines

This week! Friday 28th November at 10:10pm THE STONE TAPE (1972) with #MichaelBryant #JaneAsher #IanCuthbertson sci-fi-horror #TPTVsubtitles Part of #TheCellarClub hosted by #CarolineMunro

The UK Premiere of the 4K restoration of William Friedkin’s white-knuckle thriller SORCERER hits our biggest screen daily from 9th January - for real this time. Experience the explosive, new version, sourced from the 35mm original negative. 🎟️ : buff.ly/bv1jZia

RAINBOW (1972) was originally conceived as Britain's answer to Sesame Street, and Geoffrey, George, Zippy and Bungle would eventually become household names. But the first series featured a maniacal, wide-eyed, terrifying prototype of cuddly old Bungle Bear...

FINAL 8 HOURS TO SUPPORT DEADVAULT: A brand new horror audio anthology series, releasing in 2026. Find out more and support us here below. And please share!

What an absolute (nuclear) blast that was! If you missed it, I was on BBC Breakfast at around 8.40am talking about nuclear war - check it out on iPlayer! A huge thank you to Sally Nugent, Jon Kay, and the entire team.

Fantastic offer! All three books come highly recommended

We’re just normal men

Another flashback to podcasts of the past. Why not revisit our episode on The Omen from July 2021. Search for General Witchfinders and look for episode 14. Forgive any dodgy sound quality, we got better as the years went on. pod.link/1547179456/e...

Apparently rights for Near Dark (1987) have reverted back to the films producers. Negotiations are currently taking place between them and Studiocanal. Unsure if this applies to worldwide rights or just in the UK. MORE INFO TBA #Horror #HorrorMovie #Movie #Movie #Cinema #FilmSky Via JoelGoodsen

It’s that time again: Dan Aykroyd as Louis Winthorpe III has his life spectacularly derailed by Randolph and Mortimer, by way of Eddie Murphy as Billy Ray Valentine in John Landis’ 1983 comedy classic, TRADING PLACES. Catch it 1st & 31st December. 🎟️ buff.ly/JWskMYP

On this day (24th November) in 1986, the Scala Cinema was showing Lonesome Cowboys, Flesh For Frankenstein and Blood For Dracula as a Warhol triple bill. So sad to hear of the passing of Udo Kier yesterday.

"The history of Plank Pier is a violent one, criminal activities and nefarious deeds from a variety of nefarious persons. Driven by something dark under the boardwalk struts." 'Darkade - An Arcade Horror Story Comic' Live now on Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/man...

We’re crushed to hear the news that the great Udo Kier has passed at the age of 81. As iconic as he was prolific, Kier’s contributions to the genre span nearly 300 screen credits, from BLOOD FOR DRACULA to BACURAU and beyond. Our condolences go out to his friends, family and legions of fans.

The latest episode of Snips Movies' spin on the Criterion Closet is now up on YouTube. Thanks to John Hughes (not that one) for selecting a fine quintet. youtu.be/i4vALjNEqXY?...

OINK! (1986): Brilliantly subversive kid's comic which featured strips from Charlie Brooker, Tony Husband, Frank Sidebottom, and Marc 'Lard' Riley. Caused a proper stink at the time; WH Smith eventually moved it to the top shelf!

My occasional prod to say I wrote a book of short horror stories, and they're really fucking good (said by other people with inarguably exceptional taste) Shitty people get what's coming to 'em. But also, cannibalism! Ghost children! Revenge! Grave robbing! You know, the fun stuff. Links below

Fantastic! Amazing film. And once you’ve watched, why don’t you all tuck up in bed with our podcast covering this pod.link/1547179456/e...

FULL METAL JACKET screens TOMORROW on 35mm at 5:25pm - the penultimate round in our Kubrick Weekender after BARRY LYNDON, EYES WIDE SHUT, DR STRANGELOVE and followed by A CLOCKWORK ORANGE. 🎟️ : buff.ly/ir0DbsA

We keep getting requests, so had to bring them back. This campaign runs for 5 days only: www.everpress.com/piper-at-the-gates-2025

You may not know that one of your hosts has another podcast. Give Ross’s other show a listen, which he records with his friends David and Henry.

With my #DarkDarzet hat on (or rather T-shirt) I was invited to do a talk about the history of Morris Dancing. Not knowing anything on the subject didn’t stop me doing it. Here’s a recording of the night, our new podcast episode: Morris Dancing Talk LIVE. pod.link/1640220316/e...

Nowt on The Schlock Pit for me recently, but thankfully @mattybudrewicz.bsky.social - my mega-motivated partner - is far more competent at keeping you informed with a host of delicious essays. Last four: DAYBREAK (2000) THE VINDICATOR (1986) DRAGON WORLD (1994) THE CURSE (1987) theschlockpit.com

We will be set up all day with cinematic delights on Saturday 22d November at DARKFEST in London. See you there! Genesis Cinema. The Dark Side Magazine

If you STILL like lists after that - and again, who doesn't? - here's one I put on Letterboxd with every film from the second book in the Kinsey series about horror, science fiction and fantasy movies, this time Fantastic Films of the Decades Volume 2: The 30s boxd.it/QfGgu

If you like lists - and who doesn't? - here's one I put on Letterboxd with every (existing) film featured in Wayne Kinsey's opening book in a series about horror, science fiction and fantasy movies, Fantastic Films of the Decades Volume 1: The Silent Era boxd.it/QfEoQ

If you'll allow me a Friday Shop Plug, I've got a new lino print in my Summerisle Procession series, and copies of my spooky book defaced with Krampus heads and the like. Reposts extremely welcome (Christmas is coming, lads)... 👁️ slipperyjack.bigcartel.com

POSSESSION returns for the final time in this run next Friday 28th Nov in the afternoon, screening from the stunning 4K restoration. If you’ve been meaning to see it, this is your last chance before it vanishes back into the ether. 🎟️ : buff.ly/RackqZU

It's Friday! Here's the latest episode of Inside The Video Store! Mega donations! Severin's Emmanuelle set! BFI sale! Lesser seen Coppola movies! It's all going on down at one of the last movie rental stores... youtu.be/z2sRIx4cWBk

My viewing this week, all first time watches as well 👨🏻‍🎓 BURNT OFFERINGS ⭐⭐⭐½ THE HOUSE THAT SCREAMED ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ BLOOD BATH ⭐⭐½ KEEPER ⭐⭐⭐ #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched 📱

Gronda! Gronda! THE ADVENTURE GAME (1980) saw celebs try to escape from the planet Arg. Each episode culminated with the Vortex, a pulsating column of light which 'evaporated' the likes of Bonnie Langford and Richard Stilgoe. Don't worry, kids, they're not dead. Doogy Rev!

To meet demand, a new show has been added on Boxing Day! Don't miss Quentin Tarantino's KILL BILL : THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR showing 5th (Sold Out), 26th, 27th December & 5th January. 🎟️ buff.ly/yFZzF5D

Our Black Friday sale is here. Get discounts on over 100 titles, including this summer's Limited Editions. Prices going as low as £7.99. Perfect as a holiday gift - or some self-care - indulge yourself with this sale. Ends midnight 3rd December.

One of the creepiest illustrations among the many by Felix Kelly that enhance Joseph Braddock's classic 1956 book 'Haunted Houses'. #PhantomsFriday #ghost #ghosts #haunted #illustration

"For centuries , the Merry Monk cabinet has lured those hoping for a chance of winning their fortunes. But the origins behind the cabinet are far darker than anyone might suspect..." 'Darkade - An Arcade Horror Story Comic' live now on Kickstarter kickstarter.com/projects/man...

Rupert Hine's electronic & music concrète score to The Shout (Jerzy Skolimowski, 1978) will be available to preorder on LP, CD + DL next Friday 28th Nov and out 5th December. Photo of Alan Bates as the mysterious Crossley in the film used with permission of The Everett Collection.

I hate having to make a post like this every few months but this person is a deranged incel stalker who made direct threats against my physical safety some years ago and has it out for me and a friend because we didn’t remember talking to him on Tumblr over ten years ago. Please block accordingly.

HORROR TOP TRUMPS (1978): Colossally gruesome sets, featuring blood, gore, and dismemberment. A playground classic. And it's like two games in one: can you name all the film and TV images homaged by the cards?

Legend has it that St Botolph’s Church in Iken, Suffolk, was once marshland teeming with demons, before a holy man drove them away—or did he? The church is the setting for Reggie Oliver’s “Funeral at St Botolph’s”, the story that opens Tales of #OccultBritain. 👉🏼 Get your copy from helleborezine.com

A few people have asked me to put my list of 365 telefilms that need a DVD/Blu Ray release in some kind of format that makes it easier to review. So, I started a Letterboxed. I'll be putting the list up in 2026, but for now, here's my very uninteresting page: letterboxd.com/madefortvmay...

NOBODY'S HOUSE (1976): Children's comedy drama from ITV about a family who moves into a haunted antiques shop. The ghost in question is 'Nobody', a 14-year-old Victorian orphan who died of the plague in the building's basement, back when it was a workhouse. It's a comedy, honest!

Messiah of Evil (1974) 🎥 Directed by Gloria Katz & Willard Huyck A young woman goes searching for her missing artist father. Her journey takes her to a strange Californian seaside town governed by a mysterious undead cult. #FilmSky

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We will be watching Psychomania for the podcast soon. Have you seen it? Let us know your thoughts and we will try to fit them into the episode.

Linda Hayden in Baby Love 1969 🎬

#NowWatching KEEPER [2025] #OdeonCinema 🎟️ 🍿 DIRECTED BY Osgood Perkins WRITTEN BY Nick Lepard PRODUCED BY Chris Ferguson Jesse Savath STARRING Tatiana Maslany Rossif Sutherland Birkett Turton Eden Weiss

RAVEN (1977): HTV's brilliant Arthurian Folk Horror eco-drama for kids starring Phil (Quadrophenia) Daniels as a troubled borstal boy who may be the reincarnation of King Arthur. Nuclear anxiety, stone circles, and New Age mysticism abound!

For this week's episode of HAMMER TIME, Kevin (@eofftv.bsky.social) and I are back with Peter Cushing's Dr Franck or Stein (spoilers: it's Frankenstein) in 1958's THE REVENGE OF FRANKENSTEIN 🧠 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts 🎧