‘Psychoville’: Halloween special review
They’re spooky, kooky and altogether ooky: the gang from Psychoville are back, and it’s a treat.
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They’re spooky, kooky and altogether ooky: the gang from Psychoville are back, and it’s a treat.
In a not always subtle way, the fourth series of The Sarah Jane Adventures has explored the possibility of the titular character not having to always be on screen.
The main thrust of this episode is the appearance of Nathan’s half brother, who shares the same dad Mike, played so brilliantly by Dexter Fletcher.
Last week saw Team SJ running on the spot somewhat in ‘The Empty Planet’, as the story felt just a bit like filler.
Misfits was a rarity in the world of television last year. It appeared on our schedules, stinkingly fresh and brutally shoved everything out of its way.
Last week in ‘Death Of The Doctor’, a former companion of The Doctor came along for the ride, and much fluffy nostalgia was enjoyed by all.
Bit of an odd one this. Half the audience will be overly excited at the prospect of Matt Smith’s Doctor dropping in on Sarah Jane and the gang, but there will also be a group that will be positively foaming at the mouth at the return of Jo Grant, a former companion of The Doctor, … >
Mark Gatiss’ personal look at the horror genre on film comes to a close with a look at the North American output of the ’60s and ’70s, taking in such “classics” as Psycho, Night Of The Living Dead and Halloween.
Written by the show’s co-producer Phil Ford, the second story in Series 4 sees the return of an old enemy.
Countering last week’s American-centric approach to the “horror” film in the first half of the 20th century, Part 2 of BBC Four’s A History Of Horror With Mark Gatiss brings us back to dear old Blighty.