Sam Ashurst

Sam Ashurst

Sam Ashurst has been a film journalist for 20 years, writing for publications including Total Film, SFX, IGN, Yahoo, Digital Spy, The Independent, and more. He’s also an award-winning filmmaker, and the co-host of the Arrow Video podcast.

VHS memories: Our love for the videotape era lives on

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VHS memories: Our love for the videotape era lives on

The joy of browsing around your local video store to find a new film to rent is sadly gone - Sam Ashurst gives a personal recollection of those glory days.

2023-06-23 17:38:51By Sam Ashurst

The Evolution of the Mad Scientist in Horror

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The Evolution of the Mad Scientist in Horror

The Mad Scientist trope has fascinated film-makers since the earliest days of cinema and they've gradually become even more deranged...

2023-05-02 17:32:32By Sam Ashurst

10 Essential Ingredients of the Perfect Film Noir

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10 Essential Ingredients of the Perfect Film Noir

Step into our office and pour yourself a glass - we understand the meaning of film noir by looking at the components used by the very best.

2023-03-10 16:02:59By Sam Ashurst

Top 10 greatest HP Lovecraft adaptations

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Top 10 greatest HP Lovecraft adaptations

One of the most influential American writers of all time, we look at 10 of the greatest film adaptations of the work of HP Lovecraft.

2023-01-10 09:15:55By Sam Ashurst

5 key contributors to Italian gothic

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5 key contributors to Italian gothic

Our guide to the world of Italian gothic horror looking at some of the directors who helped shape the genre.

2022-09-30 12:09:16By Sam Ashurst