There are many theories surrounding the identity and origins of the green man. Despite this, he is still an enigma, a mystery that countless scholars have tried and failed to unravel through the ages. This mythical deity is most commonly associated with European mediev...

I love the old Hammer horror films. The plots in these movies are told at just the right pace. The action is character driven and builds slowly throughout the film. If there is any blood and guts to be spilt it tends to happen in a flash. The camera rarely lingers,...

The Serpent is the most common religious deity to be found across all the ancient civilisations. It has been worshipped by the Aztecs, Incas, and Hindus and has, of course, appeared in Christian text where Eve sleeps with the snake. Indeed, according to Chinese legend...

Before Bram Stoker turned his talent to writing, he worked as a tour manager for the great English actor, Henry Irvine. They travelled the country packing out the local theatres. One of Stoker's many tasks would be to book the accomodation. As you might expect, they w...

I wanted to write this post in honour of Peter Cushing. Over the past few months I've found myself watching a lot of the old hammer and Tyburn films. If the great man had lived he would have been 102 this year. It's a shame he's still not around. He'll always be associ...

I was watching 'The Wolfman' the other day. I thought Benicio Del Toro was wonderful.

Great actor. I believe he helped produce the film too. 

Our little friend the folly was there of course. I can't recall which scene exactly. I remember a vast English lawn covere...

The mysterious folly...