cult film

The New Empress Magazine Video Blog: Big Trouble in Little China (1986)

by Maryann O'Connor 12 December 2013

To celebrate the release of John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China on Blu-ray, Mark Searby discusses some of the most memorable moments from this 1986 genre-busting favourite. For more video blogs check out the New Empress Youtube page here: NewEmpressMagazine

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Films that time forgot: Angel Heart (1987)

by Matthew Hammond 28 September 2012

Alan Parker’s Angel Heart (1987) is an experience in total atmosphere and mood. There is only one way to adequately describe the sensation and affective power of the film: pressure cooker intense. Tension, intrigue and fear bubble up, all the way to boiling point…

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Issue 2 Sneak Preview: Russ Meyer: God of Cult

by Helen Cox 25 July 2011

What’s new pussycat? A sneak preview of New Empress Magazine issue 2! One sample article about Russ Meyer: God of Cult for your reading pleasure written by self-confessed Meyer expert Justin Smith and sumptuously illustrated by Stan Chow.

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