Video Nasties - The Definitive Guide DVD 5060110270262

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An authoritative and comprehensive guide to the seventy-two films highlighted by the Director Of Public Prosecutions which were deemed to have violated the Obscene Publications Act 1959. This ultimately led to the UK Parliament passing the Video Recordings Act 1984 which required certification of video releases by the BBFC. Each of the films have a trailer and are reviewed and appraised by aficionados and enthusiasts of horror and exploitation cinema: Kim Newman, Alan Jones, Dr. Patricia MacCormack, Dr. Beth Johnson, Allan Bryce, Xavier Mendik, Brad Stevens, Stephen Thrower, Emily Booth, Chris Smith, Julian Petley and Marc Morris. Also included is the critically acclaimed documentary Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship And Videotape. Includes interviews with Conservative MP Sir Graham Bright, Head of Scotland Yard’s obscene publications squad Peter Kruger, film critic Derek Malcolm and human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson QC. Researched and produced by Marc Morris. Shot, edited and directed by Jake West. (2010)