Kim Newman
Acting

Kim Newman

Born 1959-07-31 · London, England, USA

English journalist, film critic, and fiction writer. Recurring interests visible in his work include film history and horror fiction—both of which he attributes to seeing Tod Browning's Dracula at the age of eleven—and alternate fictional versions of history. He has won the Bram Stoker Award, the International Horror Guild Award, and the BSFA award.

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Known for

Censor★ 5.8Viewing moment
Censor
2021
Eurotrash★ 6.5Viewing moment
Eurotrash
1993 · Series
The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen★ 6.4Viewing moment
The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen
1999
Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!★ 6.1Viewing moment
Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!
2021
A Place Among the Dead★ 3Viewing moment
A Place Among the Dead
2020
Tales of the Uncanny★ 7.1Viewing moment
Tales of the Uncanny
2020
Video Nasties - The Definitive Guide - The Final 39★ 10Viewing moment
Video Nasties - The Definitive Guide - The Final 39
2010
Fascism on a Thread: The Strange Story of Nazisploitation Cinema★ 6.5Viewing moment
Fascism on a Thread: The Strange Story of Nazisploitation Cinema
2019
Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains★ 6Viewing moment
Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains
2012
Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape★ 7Viewing moment
Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape
2010
Video Nasties - The Definitive Guide - The Dropped 33★ 10Viewing moment
Video Nasties - The Definitive Guide - The Dropped 33
2010
Video Nasties: Draconian Days★ 8.1Viewing moment
Video Nasties: Draconian Days
2014
From Romero to Rome: The Rise and Fall of the Italian Zombie Movie★ 6.6Viewing moment
From Romero to Rome: The Rise and Fall of the Italian Zombie Movie
2012
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger★ 5.5Viewing moment
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
2012
VHS Forever?: Psychotronic PeopleViewing moment
VHS Forever?: Psychotronic People
2014
Into Lonely WaterViewing moment
Into Lonely Water
2020
The Cult of Star Cops★ 9Viewing moment
The Cult of Star Cops
2006
Yellow Fever: The Rise and Fall of the Giallo★ 6.5Viewing moment
Yellow Fever: The Rise and Fall of the Giallo
2016
The Greatest Ever 3D MomentsViewing moment
The Greatest Ever 3D Moments
2009
The Cult of The Tripods★ 8Viewing moment
The Cult of The Tripods
2006
Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices★ 5.4Viewing moment
Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices
2008
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy★ 8.3Viewing moment
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
2005
Eurotika!★ 8Viewing moment
Eurotika!
1999 · Series
The Trail of Dracula★ 10Viewing moment
The Trail of Dracula
2013
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.★ 7Viewing moment
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
2010
The Emmanuelle EffectViewing moment
The Emmanuelle Effect
2020
Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film★ 6.9Viewing moment
Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film
2008
Karloff: The Gentle Monster★ 8.3Viewing moment
Karloff: The Gentle Monster
2006
Shadows of SuspenseViewing moment
Shadows of Suspense
2006
The Blood Beast: The Films of Michael ReevesViewing moment
The Blood Beast: The Films of Michael Reeves
1999
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce★ 9Viewing moment
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
2008
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light★ 7.1Viewing moment
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
2006
Jorge Grau: Catalonia's Cult Film KingViewing moment
Jorge Grau: Catalonia's Cult Film King
2020
The Mythology of SupermanViewing moment
The Mythology of Superman
2006
Dracula UnearthedViewing moment
Dracula Unearthed
2022
Heavenly Creatures: Looking BackViewing moment
Heavenly Creatures: Looking Back
2011
Mark Kermode's Christmas Cinema SecretsViewing moment
Mark Kermode's Christmas Cinema Secrets
2018
Break-Neck Brilliance: A New Era of Jackie Chan and Skeleton-Shattering StuntsViewing moment
Break-Neck Brilliance: A New Era of Jackie Chan and Skeleton-Shattering Stunts
2023
The Hero of Heroic Bloodshed: A John Woo Documentary★ 8Viewing moment
The Hero of Heroic Bloodshed: A John Woo Documentary
2025
Video Nasties - Draconian Days - The Section 3 List M-ZViewing moment
Video Nasties - Draconian Days - The Section 3 List M-Z
2014

Frequent collaborators

Constantine NasrConstantine NasrAdam RehmeierAdam RehmeierJonathan RigbyJonathan RigbyBob BurnsBob BurnsMark GatissMark GatissEdward G. RobinsonEdward G. RobinsonIan OgilvyIan OgilvyRudy BehlmerRudy Behlmer