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Captured Souls: In Conversation with Graham Humphreys

Captured Souls: In Conversation with Graham Humphreys
Captured Souls: In Conversation with Graham Humphreys
Captured Souls: In Conversation with Graham Humphreys
Captured Souls: In Conversation with Graham Humphreys
Captured Souls: In Conversation with Graham Humphreys
Captured Souls: In Conversation with Graham Humphreys
Captured Souls: In Conversation with Graham Humphreys
Captured Souls: In Conversation with Graham Humphreys

Synopsis

Told in Graham Humphreys' own words and through a series of intimate conversations, this film explores the life and legacy of the UK's most iconic horror illustrator. From a childhood marked by a haunting Ladybird skeleton to the gouache-drenched goth era of EVIL DEAD and NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, Humphreys reflects on a career that has defined horror for generations. Featuring discussions with Reece Shearsmith, Andy Nyman, Madeline Smith, Alan Jones, and more, the film charts a vivid timeline through banned video sleeves, goth clubs, iconic posters, and the rediscovery of a lost original.

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Features
Running time
82 min
Format
Digital
Director
Chris Collier 2nd Feature
Producer
Chris Collier
Editor
Craig Ennis
Screenwriter
Chris Collier
Director of Photography
Chris Collier
Sound
Coastal Elites, Cold Pierre
Composer
Coastal Elites
Principal cast
With contributions from: Reece Shearsmith, Andy Nyman, Madeline Smith, Alan Jones, Hamish McAlpine, Marc Morris, Graham Humphreys, Jasper Sharp, Roz Kidd, Jane Giles, Francesco Simeoni, Cathi Unsworth, Peter Fuller
Archive Sourcing and Restoration
Marc Morris
Vinyl Sourcing and Music Consultancy
Darren Short

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