Award-winning fabulist Usman T. Malik joins Gemma Files and Simon Bestwick to discuss fantasy, politics and the numinous. And the whereabouts of his British Fantasy Award…

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Simon Bestwick talks about the future of the show.

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All aboard as Gemma and Simon interview Charlie Steeds, the indie auteur powerhouse with sixteen films under his belt in eight years, ranging from the Lovecraftian to the classical ghost story, from Gothic to Grindhouse. His films include An English Haunting, The House of Violent Desire, Death Ranch, Gods of the Deep – and many, many more!

Join us as we learn about the joys and pitfalls of

Buckle up, kids, it’s going to be quite a ride…

Check out Charlie Steeds’ website, and where to find his films, here:

https://www.darktemple.co.uk/copy-of-films

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The legendary Canadian actor Donald Sutherland died on the 20th June. Gemma and Simon remember an iconic performer and scratch the surface of a sixty-year career filled with outstanding performances, including (among many other films) the horror classics Don’t Look Now and Invasion of the Body Snatchers.

What are your favourite Donald Sutherland roles, or stories about the man? Please share them and your thoughts on this episode in the comments.

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Gemma Files and Simon Bestwick explore Chris Cronin's superb new folk horror film THE MOOR, where superb performances, writing and direction combine to create a haunting and terrifying experience.

Watch the trailer for The Moor here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFcpeoBk5nI

If you enjoyed Vicky Morris' poem 'Lesley', check out her collection 'If All This never happened here: https://munsterlit.ie/bookshop/if-all-this-never-happened/

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Slightly more than five, in fact! Join Gemma and Simon for a roundup of movies old and new they viewed recently and loved.

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Join Gemma and Simon for a roundup of movies old and new they viewed recently and loved.

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Gemma and Simon dive into the topic of hauntology and the ‘70s

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Gemma and Simon dive into the topic of hauntology and the ‘70s

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Come Play with Me

Gemma and Simon dive into the topic of hauntology and the ‘70s

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