The Philosophy of Hellraiser, Devil's Rejects: Anatomy of a Franchise, The Crow

Three videos that I think are worth your time:

The Morbid Zoo, The Philosophy of Hellraiser

Really solid analysis of Hellraiser and how it transcends a Judeo-Christian understanding of its main themes.

In Praise of Shadow, The Devil's Rejects: Anatomy of a Franchise

I don't agree with everything in this retrospective on Rob Zombie's "Firefly Family" movies, but there's a lot here for fans of the movies.

Cartoonist Kayfabe, The Crow

This is pure appreciation of a classic comic. It makes me want to dig it out and read it again.

Castlevania Retrospective, Morbid Pop, the Aesthetic of Evil

 A few videos for your entertainment and edification:

Castlevania Series Retrospective

Morbid Pop: The Most Bizarre Trend of the 60s

The Aesthetic of Evil

The True History that Created Folk Horror

Here's a really excellent documentary series on history and folk horror:

Part 1: In this first part of a series of videos, we explore the history and folklore which inspired the Folk Horror genre in film and literature.

Part 2: In the second part of this series we investigate a book which is purported to be a religious text from a witch-cult in Italy; discover how pre-Christian festivals influenced folk horror; and find out why a murder in rural England inspired one of the first folk horror films.

Part 3: In the last part of this series on folk horror we will look at an influential study of folklore from the late 1800's which inspired many of the most popular folk horror stories, and finish by investigating the modern context which gave rise to the common themes of the folk horror genre.

Darkest Dungeon Documentary and Chris Bourassa on Hero and Monster Design

Two videos about Darkest Dungeon for your entertainment and edification:

Darkest Dungeon Documentary

Chris Bourassa - Questionable Characters: Hero & Monster Design in Darkest Dungeon

Berserk Monster Manual, Ravenloft Travel Agent, Claymore

Three Youtube videos for your entertainment and edification:

 

Berserk Monster Manual

Ever wonder about the monsters and foes found in the Berserk manga? Well, wonder no more. Youtuber RealLifeRyan has a series called Berserk Monster Manual that delves into all things gruesome and foul. RIP Kentaro Miura, you were a real one. Playlist here. 

Ravenloft Travel Agent

Do you desire a guided tour through the old versions of Ravenloft's Domains of Dread? RavenloftTravelAgent has you covered. Playlists here.

Claymore: The Imperfect Trailblazer

Bonsai Pop has done a very nice video on the history and themes of the Claymore manga and anime.

Songs for the Dead

I've been working on some stuff for publication, which means I've been in need of background music. For the kind of mindset I like to work from, nothing really beats this recently posted King Diamond set that captures the unimpeachable Abigail album in a live performance:

A Monstress Comes of Age, Angela Carter's Vampirella, Lovecraft with Clay Puppets

 Three videos for your delectation.

A Monstress Comes of Age: Horror and Girlhood

by Yhara Zayd

Angela Carter's Vampirella

H. P. Lovecraft's Dunwich Horror and Other Stories

Japanese Horror

Three interesting Youtube videos about Japanese horror.

What Happened to Japanese Horror?

- Screened

The Grudge & Ringu: What Makes Japanese Horror Creepy?

- Bluelavasix

A short history of Japanese Horror

- One Hundred Years of Cinema

A History of Horror

A History of Horror

This is a three-part documentary on the horror film genre made by the BBC and Mark Gatiss.

Frankenstein Goes to Hollywood

Home Counties Horror

The American Scream

Elena Verrier

There are a lot of channels on Youtube devoted to guitar covers, but one of my favorite's is Elena Verrier, who specializes in absolutely tearing up metal tracks.

Metallica, "Blackened"

"Resident Evil 3 Save Room"

Death, "Spiritual Healing"

Slayer, "Dead Skin Mask"

Nile, "Permitting the Noble Dead to Descend to the Underworld"

The Cat With Hands

The Cat With Hands

Falling in Love with Bloodborne

Bonus Level: Falling in Love with Bloodborne

One Man Black Metal

A documentary series on one-man black metal acts by Noisey.

Black Metal's Unexplored Fringes: One Man Metal, part 1

In the Darkest Shadows of Black Metal: One Man Metal, part 2

Everybody Dies Alone: One Man Metal, part 3

Annihilation and Decoding Metaphor

Annihilation and Decoding Metaphor

Hellraiser, Bataille and Limit Experiences

Thanks to Carisa Swenson for passing this my way:

Hellraiser, Bataille and Limit Experiences

Weird Fiction with M. John Harrison

Weird Fiction - with M. John Harrison | Virtual Future Salon

Pagan London

Londonist did a twelve-part series exploring London's pagan history, artifacts, and connections, but unfortunately their Youtube channel never collected those videos as a playlist. To rectify that, well, here they are. There's plenty of inspiration to be had in these brief tidbits.

Episode 1: Old and New Pagans

Episode 2: The Stanwell Cursus

Episode 3: Shepperton Henge

Episode 4: The Dagenham Idol

Episode 5: A Bronze Age Burial Mound by London Bridge

Episode 6: Springhead

Episode 7: The Temple of Diana

Episode 8: The Mysterious Maypole of the Strand

Episode 9: How Did Druid Street Get Its Name?

Episode 10: Primerose Hill - Tamer of London

Episode 11: The Obelisk of Ra

Episode 12: A Strong Brown God

Rosalie Cunningham, Lullaby of Woe, The Invocation

Rosalie Cunningham, An eve in the life...

Myrkur, "Lullaby of Woe" (form Witcher 3)

Dead Can Dance, "The Invocation"

Metal From the Dirt

Metal From the Dirt: Inside the Navajo Reservation's DIY Heavy-Metal Scene

Ultimate Fashion History: The Weimar Republic

Becky Munich, whom you might remember from the cover and chapter art in Krevborna, passed this video about the fashion of the Weimar Republic along to me. 

From the description: "People often ask me which moment in the past do I think has had the greatest impact on fashion today. Without hesitation, I answer; 'The Weimar Republic!'  The 'divine decadence', cabaret scene, sexualization and 'the outsider as insider' of Germany 1919-1933 gave birth to some of fashion's most immediate signifiers.  So WILKOMMEN to this Ultimate Fashion History special."

Check it out:

Also, while we're on the subject, y'all know this is out, right? 

Good god, that cover!