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Four Chambers selects: 9 art horror classics to watch now

Vex Ashley, from creative porn studio Four Chambers, selects the nine films that inspired her latest release Rites Of Spring – from Andrzej Żuławsk’s monstrous classic Possession, to Carolee Schneemann’s sex-fuelled Meat Joy

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Jan 19, 2024

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Unpacking Twilight’s sad girl autumn fashion legacy

From earthy button-downs and flannel overshirts to Converse with everything, here’s how Twilight became an unexpected fashion film that redefined cool girl style for a generation

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Dec 13, 2023

Sophie Wilson
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A horrifying Halloween watchlist, as chosen by your fashion faves

We asked Christopher Kane, Ottolinger, Gareth Pugh, and more: what’s your favourite scary movie?

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Oct 24, 2023

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Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl, the offbeat 90s Japanese crime classic

As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, director Katushito Ishii opens up about the cult film’s legacy – and the night Quentin Tarantino followed him home

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Jun 28, 2023

James Balmont
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Gregg Araki: ‘It’s disconcerting how topical The Doom Generation is’

With a new retrospective of his work opening in London next month, the cult cinema legend speaks about queerbaiting, bigotry, and how close he came to directing the 50 Shades of Grey sequel

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Jun 21, 2023

Nick Chen
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We need to talk about the gay kid in School of Rock

As the film celebrates its 20th anniversary, we ask the urgent question: is Billy the tragic victim of a homophobic oaf.. or a defiant and unapologetically queer icon?

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Apr 06, 2023

James Greig
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Sogo Ishii on his Y2K cyberpunk classic, Electric Dragon 80,000v

As the cult classic is re-released in the UK, we catch up with the ‘godfather of cyberpunk cinema’ to discuss a lightning-in-a-bottle movie like no other

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Mar 07, 2023

James Balmont
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‘The worst film ever’: the story behind Nukie, the forgotten ET knock-off

Earlier this year, a VHS of the ‘awful’ 1987 film sold for $80,600, making it one of the most expensive videotapes of all time. But why?

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Jan 30, 2023

James Balmont
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Why the Royal Tenenbaums is still fashion’s favourite cult classic

From Miu Miu to Gucci to Fendi, we reflect on the sartorial legacy of the Wes Anderson staple

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Dec 14, 2021

Sophie Wilson
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Witches of the sixties: how on-screen occultism bolstered the patriarchy

From TV witches like Morticia Addams and Bewitched’s Samantha Stevens, to Minnie Castevet in Rosemary’s Baby, fictional witches were both revered and reviled – a reflection of the era’s regressive politics

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Oct 28, 2021

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Film & TVThe Love Witch (2016)

Tracing the must-see films from the women’s horror renaissance

The New Coven is a series from MUBI exploring the wave of woman-directed, hair-raising cinema – and Dazed readers can sign up to get 30 days of free films

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Oct 27, 2021

Felicity Martin
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Scream is back! Watch the trailer for the cult franchise’s fifth film

The horror series returns after 11 years

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Oct 13, 2021

Hannah Bertolino
Film & TVThe Happiness of the Katakuris (Takashi Miike, 2001)

Sex, zombies, and guitars: why Japan is king at making mad music films

Including Takashi Miike’s Monty Python-esque The Happiness of the Katakuris, Sogo Ishii’s landmark indie Burst City, and a B-horror musical about noodles courtesy of Yoshihiro Nishimura

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Sep 09, 2021

James Balmont
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From Zola to Midsommar, cult film icons school us in summer style

Be it Meredith Blake’s Prada camping gear in The Parent Trap, or the iconic Versace LBD in Showgirls, it turns out some actually do like it hot

Fashion

Aug 05, 2021

Daniel Rodgers
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Derica Cole Washington on dressing twisted thotyssey, Zola

The chaotic movie’s costume designer reveals cult inspirations, why Zola wears blue gingham and red Nike Cortez, and the fashion easter eggs you should be looking out for

Fashion

Jul 01, 2021

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