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Cult cinema, true crime, strange history and cultural oddities.

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1980s films

Video Nasties: The Films, The Bans, The Outrage

Video Nasties: The Films, The Bans, The Outrage

In 1980s Britain, a new wave of underground horror on VHS sparked a firestorm of controversy. Dubbed “video nasties,” these...

05 Jun 2025 • Feature

The Long Good Friday: Why It’s Still the Ultimate British Crime Classic

The Long Good Friday: Why It’s Still the Ultimate British Crime Classic

Few films capture the raw energy of Britain’s criminal underworld quite like The Long Good Friday. Released in 1980, this...

22 Mar 2025 • Feature