Ken Russell

It's a sad day indeed as we are truly sorry to have to report that the great British director Ken Russell is no longer with us. Read on for all the details about the man's legacy, life, and death.

As we wrap up the second full week of Fantasia, I can’t help but marvel at how much more than a simple film festival it has become.

Sometimes you come across word of a movie for which the only logical reaction is "What the hell?" Such a movie is Bravetart vs. the Loch Ness Monster. Seriously. What the hell?

It’s been a while since we’ve heard from The Devils and Lair of the White Worm director Ken Russell, outside of his segment of Trapped Ashes (review). Seems the reason for that is he’s moved from film to stage and his latest directing gig has been for Mindgame, a play written by Anthony Horowitz.

Reviewed by Uncle Creepy Starring John Saxon, Jayce Bartok, Henry Gibson, Lara Harris, Dick Miller, Winston Rekert Directed by Joe Dante (wrap-around story), Sean S. Cunningham (Jibaku), Ken Russell (The Girl With Golden Breasts), Monte Hellman (Stanley's Girlfriend), John Gaeta (My Twin - The Worm)

UPDATE: Lionsgate has just released the DVD specs for Trapped Ashes to Fangoria!. Expect to see "director’s cut" versions of Monte Hellman and Ken Russell's stories. There will also be a "Making Of" featurette, deleted scenes and cast/crew commentaries!

Reviewed by Evil Andy Starring Henry Gibson, Dick Miller, Richard Ian Cox, John Saxon, Lara Harris