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.
Years of Lead: How American movies transformed the Italian poliziotteschi movement
The Italian poliziotteschi crime films offered a gritty, realistic depiction of violence in Europe but also took inspiration from the USA.
The 10 greatest DIY movies
We look at some of the best DIY films from heroes of independent cinema - the visionaries who know what they want and exactly how to do it.
Heavy Metal Movies To Watch After The El Duce Tapes
The El Duce Tapes, the wild story of a punk metal icon, will leave you hungry for more tales of swagger and excess so we have just the list for you.
10 Killer Scenes To Create The Perfect Giallo
Leather gloves, switchblades and plenty of suspense - we pick out 10 scenes that capture the essence of the perfect giallo film.