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Kim Newman

Kim Newman

English journalist, film critic, and fiction writer. Recurring interests visible in his work include film history and horror fiction—both of which he attributes to seeing Tod Browning's Dracula at the age of eleven—and alternate fictional versions of history. He has won the Bram Stoker Award, the International Horror Guild Award, and the BSFA award.

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A World War II Fairytale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep' (2025)

Exploring Michael Mann's 1983 film adapted from the F. Paul Wilson novel and its impact. ...

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Scala!!! (2024)

This feature-length big screen documentary tells the riotous inside story of the infamous sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll repertory cinema which inspired a generation during Britain's turbulent Thatcher years. ...

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Break-Neck Brilliance: A New Era of Jackie Chan and Skeleton-Shattering Stunts (2023)

An 88-Minute documentary about how Jackie Chan broke the mold (and his bones) with his daring choreography in the 1980s. ...

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Dracula Unearthed (2022)

Commemorates 100 years since the release of the German classic, Nosferatu, by FW Murnau, and explores the general fascination of Count Dracula, a figure who resonates with audiences across the literary, art, mythological and historical worlds. ...

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Marauders from the Mediterranean: The Macabre Magic of the Spanish Zombie Film (2022)

A feature-length documentary exploring the history of the Spanish zombie film. ...

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The Amazing Mr. Blunden (2021)

Jamie and Lucy have an encounter with what appears to be a pair of ghost children. But these spooky kids, Sara and Georgie, aren't actually ghosts. They've travelled forwards in time to seek help, believing they're going to be murdered by the wicked Mr and ...

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Attack of the Hollywood Clichés! (2021)

One-man armies, meet-cutes, casual strolls away from huge explosions — stars and industry insiders toast and roast these cinematic chestnuts and more. ...

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A Place Among the Dead (2020)

An exploration of our cultural obsession with vampires and what they reveal about the human psyche. ...

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Tales of the Uncanny (2020)

A detailed look at the history of horror anthology films. ...

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Jorge Grau: Catalonia's Cult Film King (2020)

This is the first and only feature-length documentary on the life and cinema of the late Jorge Grau, who is most famous for his classic social-political horror masterpiece "Living Dead at Manchester Morgue" (1974), seen by some critics as a fierce critique ...

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The Emmanuelle Effect (2020)

The very first feature-length discussion and breakdown of the entire "Emmanuelle" phenomenon - the atmosphere in Europe that led to the production of the original and its subsequent impact across the continent and indeed the world. ...

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From Rollerball to Rome - Reflection on a Sci-Fi Classic (2020)

Produced for the "ultimate edition" of "Rollerball" from Capelight Pictures in Germany, 2020. The Blu-Ray of the original 1975 classic comes packed with this fascinating 85-minute documentary that charts the influence of "Rollerball" on contemporary scifi ...

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Into Lonely Water (2020)

A series of interviews about the cult Public Information Film "The Spirit of Dark and Lonely Water" ...

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Tactics: Reflections on a Seventies Horror Classic (2020)

Newman covers a lot of ground in under a half hour, including Let's Scare Jessica to Death's connections to Hammer Horror, vampire movies in the Seventies (which is a genre he claims experienced an "enormous boom" during that era), and much more. ...

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Fascism on a Thread: The Strange Story of Nazisploitation Cinema (2019)

Feature length documentary on the cult sub-genre featuring interviews with Dyanne 'Ilsa' Thorne, Malissa 'Elsa' Longo, filmmakers Sergio Garrone, Mariano Caiano, Rino Di Silvestro, Liliana Cavani, Bruno Mattei, and many more. ...

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Last Man Standing (2018)

The critic Kim Newman discussing 'The End of the World Through the Years'. Newman covers the modern fascination with doomsday scenarios, beginning with Mary Shelley's lesser-known novel The Last Man novel, and how such stories evolved to entertain audience ...

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Kim Newman on the Ranown Cycle (2018)

An analysis by the critic and author of Wild West Movies. ...

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Kim Newman on The Bloodthirsty Trilogy (2018)

Offers some nice background on Japanese horror in general and this trilogy in particular, delivered with Newman's typical enthusiasm and humor. ...

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Brain Food: Analysing Late Day Fulci (2018)

Documentary about the later works of director Lucio Fulci with special focus on "A Cat in the Brain". ...

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Connie (2016)

Dolly Diggs needs a voice and Connie needs a body, but she's nobody's puppet... Who's the dummy in the dead of night? ...

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Yellow Fever: The Rise and Fall of the Giallo (2016)

Feature-length in-depth documentary by High Rising Productions chronicling the Giallo film genre from its beginnings as early 20th century crime fiction, to its later influences on the modern slasher film genre. Featuring interviews with Dario Argento, Umb ...

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Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film (2015)

A High Rising Productions documentary on the short-lived craze of Italian cannibal films in the '70s and '80s, featuring interviews with Umberto Lenzi, Ruggero Deodato, Sergio Martino, Giovanni Lombardo Radice, and Robert Kerman. Featured on the Grindhouse ...

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Release the Hound! (2015)

Documentary on the making of Hammer's adaptation of "The Hound of the Baskervilles". ...

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Mark of the Times (2014)

A documentary about the 'new wave' of British horror directors and their films in the 1960s and 1970s. ...

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VHS Forever? | Psychotronic People (2014)

A feature length documentary shot over 9 months taking a look at the explosion of movies that became available on VHS in the UK. ...

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Video Nasties: Draconian Days (2014)

The highly anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed VIDEO NASTIES: MORAL PANIC, CENSORSHIP & VIDEOTAPE documentary, director Jake West and producer Marc Morris continue uncovering the shocking story of home entertainment post the 1984 Video Reco ...

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Video Nasties - The Definitive Guide Part 2 - The Section 3 List A-L (2014)

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. ...

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Video Nasties - The Definitive Guide Part 2 - The Section 3 List M-Z (2014)

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. ...

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Remembering 'Dead of Night' (2014)

Retrospective documentary on the British horror anthology classic Dead of Night (1945). ...

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The Trail of Dracula (2013)

Diabolical. Seductive. Immortal. Vampires have been an icon of evil in folklore and popular culture for more than three centuries, yet only one name still personifies the ultimate aristocrat of bloodlust. Now join the world's foremost experts on Dracula †...

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From Romero to Rome: The Rise and Fall of the Italian Zombie Movie (2012)

The history of Italian zombie cinema, beginning with the breakout worldwide influence and success of George Romero's Night of the Living Dead and continuing through to Lucio Fulci's trend-setting Zombie Flesh-Eaters (Zombi 2) and its many imitators. ...

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Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains (2012)

Two decades after its unprecedented television broadcast, the cast, crew and fans of the notorious BBC 'Halloween Hoax' Ghostwatch look back at the show's unique production and legendary aftermath in this brand-new retrospective documentary. Includes never ...

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The Flesh and the Fury: X-posing Twins of Evil (2012)

The shocking true story behind the making of Hammer Films notorious vampire saga. ...

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Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger (2012)

Retrospective on The Nightmare On Elm Street Series. ...

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Dear Censor…: The Secret Archive of the British Board of Film Classification (2011)

Lifting the lid on the world of cinema censorship, this programme has unique access to the files of the British Board of Film Classification. Featuring explicit and detailed exchanges between the censor and film-makers, 'Dear Censor' casts a wry eye over s ...

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The Long Road Back from Hell: Reclaiming Cannibal Holocaust (2011)

In this fascinating and well executed documentary film theorist and cult expert Xavier Mendik places "Cannibal Holocaust" in a broader context. ...

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Heavenly Creatures: Looking Back (2011)

Film critic Kim Newman, Total Film news editor Rosie Fletcher, and film critic Alan Jones discuss Heavenly Creatures and the story the film chronicles, as well as Peter Jackson and his legacy. ...

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Video Nasties - The Definitive Guide - The Final 39 (2010)

Every Video Nasty from the DPP list of 39 is critiqued and explored, followed by the original trailers. ...

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Video Nasties - The Definitive Guide - The Dropped 33 (2010)

Every Video Nasty from the DPP list of dropped 33 titles is critiqued and explored, followed by the original trailers. ...

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Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape (2010)

A documentary analyzing the furore which so-called "video nasties" caused in Britain during the 1980s. ...

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Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr. (2010)

A short documentary about the classic Universal Monster actor, Lon Chaney, Jr. ...

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The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth (2010)

A documentary produced for Universal about their early Wolf Man film(s) ...

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Kim Newman's Guide to the Flipside of British Cinema (2010)

Film critic Kim Newman introduces a new series of DVDs and Blu-ray disc releases by BFI showcasing little known British films. ...

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The Greatest Ever 3D Moments (2009)

A countdown of the top 10 3D moments in film, television and pop music from the last 50 years. ...

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Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices (2008)

The life and career of the renowned voice actor of animation and radio. For generations, Mel Blanc was one of the most famous Hollywood voice actors with his myriad of voices for classic animated characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and scores of others. ...

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Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film (2008)

Produced for Turner Classic Movies, this documentary looks at the early days of the gangster film. ...

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He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce (2008)

Tribute to Universal make-up artist Jack Pierce who created some of the studio's most famous works including Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolf Man, the Mummy and countless other creatures. Rick Baker, Tom Savini, Howard Berger, Bob Burns, Scott Essman, Kim ...

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Concerto Macabre: The Films of John Brahm (2007)

A look at the life and films of the expressionistic movie and television director John Brahm. ...

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The Tragic Mask: The Laird Cregar Story (2007)

A biography of the short-lived character actor Laird Cregar. ...

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Man In the Attic: The Making of "The Lodger" (2007)

This short documentary takes a look at the making of Twentieth Century Fox's 1944 film "The Lodger". ...

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Lugosi: The Dark Prince (2006)

Film historians, and producer Richard Gordon, talk about the horror movie career of cult star Bela Lugosi. ...

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Shadows of Suspense (2006)

A documentary featuring film historians, directors and authors discussing the making of Billy Wilder's "Double Indemnity. ...

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Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light (2006)

Film Noir burrows into the mind; it's disorienting, intriguing and enthralling. Noir brings us into a gritty underworld of lush morbidity, providing intimate peeks at its tough, scheming dames, mischievous misfits and flawed men - all caught in the wicked ...

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Karloff: The Gentle Monster (2006)

Film historians, and producer Richard Gordon, talk about the horror movie career of cult star Boris Karloff. ...

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The Dalek Tapes (2006)

A look at the appearances of the Daleks and Davros in the classic Doctor Who era. ...

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Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy (2005)

Documentary about the great 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton, featured on the 2005 DVD release "The Val Lewton Horror Collection. ...

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The Kneale Tapes (2003)

Documentary about Nigel Kneale, creator of Quatermass. ...

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The Blood Beast: The Films of Michael Reeves (1999)

The 12th Episode from the "Eurotika" documentary series, made for the UK Channel 4 about European exploitation cinema. This one looks at the films of British director Michael Reeves, who died under mysterious circumstances at age 25. Interviews include TV ...

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Movies Made By Kim Newman (4)

Censor (2021)

A screener at the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), who has earned an unsavory reputation for being the strictest censor of violent films, begins to spiral out of control after viewing a low-budget horror with similarities to the disappearance o ...

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Mark Kermode's Christmas Cinema Secrets (2018)

Mark unwraps a glittering selection of Christmas cinematic treats, from much-loved classics to hidden gems, Hollywood blockbusters to international films, and reveals the film-making techniques and storytelling secrets that make them so successful. ...

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Übermensch (2009)

What will it take to become a hero? ...

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The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen (1999)

The making of The Prince of Egypt (1998). ...

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