THEATRE OF HORRORS: The Sordid Story of Paris’ Grand Guignol

THEATRE OF HORRORS:

The Sordid Story of Paris’ Grand Guignol

This fascinating documentary explores the grisly history and pervasive legacy of the Grand Guignol Theatre. Produced, directed and edited by award-winning filmmaker David Gregory and narrated by horror icon Barbara Steele.

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Occupying a former chapel in a seedy Pigalle alley, Paris’ Théâtre du Grand-Guignol first welcomed audiences to witness its unflinchingly horrific and naturalistic stage plays in 1897. During the next 65 years of gruesome performances, the ‘Theatre of Death’ developed a distinct brand of drama so sadistic yet brilliant, it captivated the world well beyond its final bow. Today the theatre’s name remains synonymous with macabre plots, and its legacy – from the modern horror genre to tabloid journalism, the true-crime phenomenon and beyond – continues to have a profound impact on popular culture worldwide.

Other documentaries by David Gregory include several screened at previous Horrorfest instalments, like:

LOST SOUL: THE DOOMED JOURNEY OF RICHARD STANLEY’S ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU, BLOOD & FLESH: THE REEL LIFE & GHASTLY DEATH OF AL ADAMSON, and SUZZANNA: THE QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC

Barbara Steele is best known for her roles in movies like BLACK SUNDAY, THE PIT & THE PENDULUM, THE GHOST and David Cronenberg’s SHIVERS.

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