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“People thought, ‘Not another actor who thinks he can sing!’, but I proved I could carry it off.” How Dracula, Star Wars and Lord Of The Rings legend Christopher Lee became a heavy metal star in his 80s

From inspiring Black Sabbath to golfing with Alice Cooper, Sir Christopher Lee was an icon in metal circles. Then, aged 87, he finally released a heavy album of his own.

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“It was horrifying. The heat was intense and I felt at times that I was really burning”. The insane story of The Wicker Man, the folk horror cult-classic with a disastrous background

As The Wicker Man celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, we look at the making behind it and why it's such a masterpiece

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Short sharp shocks: the glorious return of the Amicus portmanteau horror film

The studio that mastered the art of the gleefully ghoulish cinematic short-story collection in the 60s and 70s is set to return. It may just raise a terrific genre from the dead

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The Hill Country’s Lost Utopia

Castell was once Bettina, Texas, a Utopian community named for a German author and activist who championed the oppressed underclasses.

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The Trauma Waiting in the Wings

As alleged in state and federal lawsuits, Diane Cornwell subjected pupils to emotional abuse and encouraged them to perform sexual acts.

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Tonight's rugby news as Welsh region to sign Adam Jones' protégé

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

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Classic horror The Wicker Man to have anniversary screening in Newcastle this weekend

The Wicker Man - showing at Tyneside Cinema - has undergone a 4K restoration to mark its 50-year anniversary

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Wembley’s Windrush moment offers reminder of barriers for black players

Speakers including Hope Powell, Luther Blissett and Jermain Defoe discussed facing racism and ongoing fight for equality

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Lusty singalongs and Brexit portents: the eternal flame of The Wicker Man soundtrack

With British folk songs done by a New Yorker, the soundtrack disappeared for decades – but has now become a touchstone for artists journeying to a nation’s dark heart

The Guardian - UK

The Wicker Man at 50: how the strange 1970s British film became a cult classic

It tops the poll of the 50 greatest British horror films, according to readers of Horrified Magazine, while the Guardian pitches it at number four in its list of the 25 greatest horror films.

The Conversation

May movie guide: Dracula, Mermaids, Farnham, car chases and Guardians of the Galaxy finale

The best new movies in May include Nicholas Cage as a vampire, a live remake of a cartoon classic and the 10th movie in a hit series.

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The 8 Best Movie Draculas, Including Nicolas Cage, Ranked

Nicolas Cage is the latest actor to sink his teeth into the role of the iconic vampire. But how does he hold up against the other movie Draculas?

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Movie review: Though stylish and fun, vampire film 'Renfield' lacks true bite

With the horror-action-comedy “Renfield,” the iconic Nicolas Cage finally grants the world his take on Count Dracula, and instantly lands in the top tier of Best Dracula Performances of All Time, creating a holy trifecta with Bela Lugosi and Christopher Lee. His version of the famous vampire is seductive and…

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Nicolas Cage accidentally drank his own blood on Renfield set, reveals his favourite Dracula

Nicolas Cage, who plays Dracula in the forthcoming movie Renfield, reveals that his particularly sharp fangs caused him to accidentally drink his own blood on set

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TV Tonight: a detective moves to Dublin to investigate her own daughter’s death

Paula Malcomson leads brilliant six-parter Redemption. Plus, Comic Relief 2023. Here’s what to watch this evening

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To Leslie and Moneyshot: the Pornhub Story – the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Andrea Riseborough will blow you away in the film she is Oscar-nominated for, and a fascinating documentary about whether the internet will ever be free of pornography

Daily Mirror

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino slams Qatar criticism in bizarre World Cup press conference

FIFA president Gianni Infantino produced some remarkable quotes during a controversial speech ahead of the World Cup in Qatar in which he defended the host nation

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Cinema’s unquenchable thirst for vampires celebrated in posters

The author of a new visual history of bloodsucker films talks about their enduring appeal - and picks some of his favourite posters

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For 200-plus skaters in New York City, skating isn't just a throwback to the '90s

Wednesday Night Skate has zipped through the streets of New York since the 1990s but really picked up steam during the pandemic. These days, 200-300 skaters participate in the weekly event.

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A monster calls: why the ‘horror universe’ is an idea whose time has come

Two innovative production houses are reinvigorating horror films. Is this the beginning of a Marvel-style expansion of the genre?

The Guardian - US

Blame, threat and clash: the war between pickleball and tennis players is escalating – on and off the court

Pickleball is booming among the older generation in the US and often space is created by encroaching on tennis players’ territory

WhatToWatch

Best James Bond films: Every Bond Movie Ranked Best to Worst

We run down the best James Bond films. Where does the latest film No Time To Die rank? And is the original movie, Dr. No, the best?

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A shot for good health

Coronavirus vaccines can reduce disease severity and fatality, but the emergence of new strains has raised questions about their effectiveness and future vaccination strategy. Some vaccine makers are rolling out variant-specific boosters to head off the Omicron surge, while others are developing pan-coronavirus vaccines that will hopefully offer protection against…

Daily Mirror

Conor McGregor confuses fans by repeating phrase 10 times in different accents

The Irishman is currently on set for the filming of Jake Gyllenhaal's new film Road House, and posted a voice note to Twitter where he repeats the phrase "the most power Twitter's ever seen"

Inverse

20 years later, Star Wars will finally fix its most one-dimensional villain

What's the deal with Darth Tyranus? Looks like the mysteries of Dooku will finally be revealed. Here's why 'Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi' could turn around one of the flattest characters in all of Star Wars.

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