Author: Will Howard Archives: 04/2026

What makes a modern exploitation movie

Why we’ve all got what makes a modern exploitation movie wrong

Sickos only.

Apr 30, 2026

The Killing Joke the bizarre laughter epidemic of 1962

The inexplicable laughter epidemic of 1962 that shut down 14 schools

You’ve got to laugh. Whether you want ot or not.

Apr 30, 2026

Killed in an argument over the telly the horrific story of Glyn Dix

The horrific story of Glyn Dix and his two brutal murders

Horrific.

Apr 30, 2026

Why would you form a rock band in 2026

Print the legend: does it matter if the story of your favourite band isn’t true?

The eternal question.

Apr 30, 2026

Maniac How one of the best horror stories ever became the worst horror movie of 1934

‘Maniac’: The all-time great horror story that became one of the worst movies ever

“Now that I’ve got your attention…”

Apr 29, 2026

Gruffudd ap Llywellyn the bizarre death of a Welsh Prince in the heart of London in 1244

The shocking life and death of a Welsh Prince in the heart of London in 1244

A sticky end.

Apr 29, 2026

Devon and Hell How The Devil’s Footprints shocked the world in 1855

How Satan’s footprints scared the world in 1855

The mark of the devil.

Apr 29, 2026

Claude and Marcel the queer, Jewish couple who stuck it to the Nazis in 1937

The queer Jewish couple who stuck it to the Nazis in 1937

Rise up.

Apr 29, 2026

The Somerton Man has the most baffling mystery of 1948 been solved

How Australia’s biggest mystery of 1948 was finally solved

Strange.

Apr 28, 2026

The Dinner Party the most bizarre and ambitious piece of art of 1979

The ambitious 1979 piece of art that bit off more than it could chew

…It was worth a try.

Apr 28, 2026