“Le Vampire”
Stella sings “Le Vampire” in this Scopitone from 1967! (Thanks to CG Editor Emeritus Keith Allison!) Watch here.
Peter Lorre Conquers Mad Love
You’ve seen and even more likely heard Peter Lorre, even if you don’t know the name. His large, sad eyes, soft voice, distinct accent live on exaggeratedly in Looney Tunes cartoons, episodes of old television series like Route 66, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, as the inspiration for Ren’s voice […]
The 2026 Toronto After Dark Film Festival Line-Up!
At Biff Bam Pop, the Gutter’s own Sachin Hingoo shares this year’s line-up–including short films and some of his own most anticipated films at this year’s Toronto After Dark Film Festival! “Well, TIFF might be over but those of us in Toronto aren’t ready to quit burning our […]
Fantastic Fest Interviews 2026!
At Soldier of Cinema, friend of the Gutter Robert A. Mitchell interviews the director and cast of Girl In The Night, here and here; the directors of the documentary about conspiracy theories, Gimme Truth; the director of Death Has No Master; the director of the infernal comedy short […]
Carol Goes to Fantastic Fest 2026!
There’s still some screenings today, but Fantastic Fest 2026 is over for me at least. I had a good festival this year. I didn’t get to watch all the films I hoped to, but it’s hard to be disappointed when I know I’ll see most of them eventually. […]
The Ones Who Grieve interview!
Friend of the Gutter Robert A. Mitchell’s coverage of Fantastic Fest 2026 continues with some thoughts on The Ones Who Grieve (France, 2026) and an interview with the film’s director Quarxx. “The violence that Jacob brings to the victims of the black veil, people advancing progress and his […]
