Max Schreck in Fw Murnau classic Nosferatu
This weekend at the Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies, Mark Rance of Watchmaker Films is due to discuss a grand restoration product - breathing new life into Fw Murnau classic Nosferatu. Putting a film of this age back together is no easy task, so we were delighted when he agreed to tell us something about the process.
"I enjoy and support any effort to discuss and analyse films, to give them social and political context, and to deepen our understanding of films both how they were made and what kinds of impact they might have on an audience," he says of his decision to speak at the institute, one of whose organisers, Josh Saco, we interviewed last week.
"I have to confess that I restore mainly independent features, films I feel would never see the light of day if they were not protected...
This weekend at the Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies, Mark Rance of Watchmaker Films is due to discuss a grand restoration product - breathing new life into Fw Murnau classic Nosferatu. Putting a film of this age back together is no easy task, so we were delighted when he agreed to tell us something about the process.
"I enjoy and support any effort to discuss and analyse films, to give them social and political context, and to deepen our understanding of films both how they were made and what kinds of impact they might have on an audience," he says of his decision to speak at the institute, one of whose organisers, Josh Saco, we interviewed last week.
"I have to confess that I restore mainly independent features, films I feel would never see the light of day if they were not protected...
- 4/11/2018
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Ramsey Campbell talks to Stephen Jones at the Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies Photo: Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies
Founded in 2010, and opening its London branch in 2015, the Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies is part of a new trend in education that's seeing academic lectures and discussions opened up to the public, whether they're amateur scholars like many of Hp Lovecraft's heroes or simply individuals intrigued by the subject matter involved. It's also encouraging people to look in more depth at a genre that is often underappreciated by critics. With contributions from the likes of Kim Newman, Stephen Thrower and Jasper Sharp, it has covered a wide range of subjects base around books and films. We spoke to one of its organisers, Josh Saco, about how it all works.
"I've known Kier-La [Janisse] and Virginie [Sélavy] for some years now," says Josh, explaining how he got involved with the institute. "Kier-La knew...
Founded in 2010, and opening its London branch in 2015, the Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies is part of a new trend in education that's seeing academic lectures and discussions opened up to the public, whether they're amateur scholars like many of Hp Lovecraft's heroes or simply individuals intrigued by the subject matter involved. It's also encouraging people to look in more depth at a genre that is often underappreciated by critics. With contributions from the likes of Kim Newman, Stephen Thrower and Jasper Sharp, it has covered a wide range of subjects base around books and films. We spoke to one of its organisers, Josh Saco, about how it all works.
"I've known Kier-La [Janisse] and Virginie [Sélavy] for some years now," says Josh, explaining how he got involved with the institute. "Kier-La knew...
- 4/7/2018
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
One of my favorite silent films (featuring the iconic vampire Count Orlok), F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu (1922) will be the subject of a special restoration lecture on April 19th in London courtesy of The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies. In today's Horror Highlights, we also have details on retrospective screenings of Frank Henenlotter's films in Brooklyn, as well as an exciting announcement from the 2018 Telluride Horror Show.
The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies' Nosferatu Lecture: "The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies - London Presents: A Restoration Of ‘Nosferatu’ (1922) at The Horse Hospital April 19th!
The Miskatonic Institute Horror Studies - London welcomes Watchmaker Films founder Mark Rance to discuss the process and importance of film restoration while putting a spotlight on his challenging work on the Nosferatu release.
This show-and-tell lecture will illustrate many of the issues encountered and (with varying degrees of success) resolved in a digital restoration of Murnau’s Nosferatu.
The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies' Nosferatu Lecture: "The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies - London Presents: A Restoration Of ‘Nosferatu’ (1922) at The Horse Hospital April 19th!
The Miskatonic Institute Horror Studies - London welcomes Watchmaker Films founder Mark Rance to discuss the process and importance of film restoration while putting a spotlight on his challenging work on the Nosferatu release.
This show-and-tell lecture will illustrate many of the issues encountered and (with varying degrees of success) resolved in a digital restoration of Murnau’s Nosferatu.
- 4/3/2018
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
In the near future world of Brock Humphrey's Mind and Machine, androids exist to help humankind, but they can also be programmed to kill... We have a look at the trailer for Humphrey's new sci-fi thriller in today's Horror Highlights, which also includes details on The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies' exciting new class "The Legacy of Richard Matheson's I Am Legend," as well as details on Lionsgate's home media release of The Manor.
Mind and Machine: "Written and directed by Brock Humphrey, Mind and Machine is a sci-fi crime thriller set in the near future where humanoid robots are common in society. The mob reprograms one of these androids to think and feel in order to use it as a contract killer. However, this has dangerous consequences as she begins to develop a relationship with her creator while also slowly becoming a murderous psychopath."
Following its premiere...
Mind and Machine: "Written and directed by Brock Humphrey, Mind and Machine is a sci-fi crime thriller set in the near future where humanoid robots are common in society. The mob reprograms one of these androids to think and feel in order to use it as a contract killer. However, this has dangerous consequences as she begins to develop a relationship with her creator while also slowly becoming a murderous psychopath."
Following its premiere...
- 3/14/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
While in high school or college, did you ever wish that your curriculum was focused solely on the horror genre? That dream becomes a reality at the Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies. Since 2010, this organization has held lectures around the world that dig deeper into great works of horror, and this spring is no exception, as the institute will once again have horror-themed classes in New York and London.
At its New York branch this spring, the Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies will focus on the works of Shirley Jackson, the history of black horror, and much more, while its London branch will host several intriguing classes as well, including one on Richard Matheson's seminal novel I Am Legend. You can view the full schedule for both branches below, and visit Miskatonic New York and Miskatonic London online for more information.
Press Release: Following the successful conclusion of our...
At its New York branch this spring, the Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies will focus on the works of Shirley Jackson, the history of black horror, and much more, while its London branch will host several intriguing classes as well, including one on Richard Matheson's seminal novel I Am Legend. You can view the full schedule for both branches below, and visit Miskatonic New York and Miskatonic London online for more information.
Press Release: Following the successful conclusion of our...
- 1/4/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
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