Arts of Devilry

Wherein we compare Robin Hardy's 1973 British folk horror cult classic to Neil LaBute's well-meaning but misguided 2006 Nicolas Cage vehicle. It's time for us to keep our appointment with... The Wicker Man.

On Halloween night 1992 Michael Parkinson hosted a show called Ghostwatch, which styled itself as a live broadcast and claimed to be a genuine investigation into the paranormal. It was of course a scripted, pre-recorded drama but many of the 11 millions viewers that tuned in to watch were left confused and genuinely scared by what they had just seen. I'm joined by Thom Peart to discuss its lasting impact and unique place in the history of broadcast television in the UK.

Our recording for the Green Room episode ran very long and there were some bits that I had to cut for time that I thought were quite enjoyable. Or maybe not. You decide!

I'm joined by Adam Nightingale to discuss the extraordinary 'Manos: The Hands of Fate' Worst movie ever made or a misunderstood masterpiece?

Veteran Podcaster Annie Kelly joins me to discuss Scorsese's controversial 1988 passion project 'The Last Temptation of Christ'. We explore all the big questions from "what makes something blasphemous?' to 'what's the deal with Judas being ginger?' Annie Kelly is the UK Correspondent for the 'QAnon Anonymous' Podcast and is the creator of 'Vaccine: The Human Story' podcast. Both are available on all major podcasting platforms.

I'm joined by Maria Cuervo to discuss 'Hellebore'; a gorgeous independent magazine dedicated to exploring British folklore and mythology.

I'm joined by Shay Ruddick to discuss the infamous episode of The X-Files episode 'Home' as we kickoff the Arts of Devilry podcast.

Arts of Devilry... A Podcast of the Macabre... Coming soon!