Gemma Files is an award-winning Canadian horror author, while Simon Bestwick has been hailed as 'among the most important writers of contemporary British horror.' We both have a macabre sense of humour, and opinions. Lots of opinions. We're also friends who enjoy talking about the genre we love. So why not come and join us while we do... in No Darkness But Ours. And if you become a Paid Subscriber, you can listen to additional content every week. https://anchor.fm/no-darkness-but-ours/subscribe
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Signup to Generate a PitchGemma Files is an award-winning Canadian horror author, while Simon Bestwick has been hailed as 'among the most important writers of contemporary British horror.' We both have a macabre sense of humour, and opinions. Lots of opinions. We're also friends who enjoy talking about the genre we love. So why not come and join us while we do...
Recent episodes include "Don Coscarelli's 'Phantasm' films" (31 March 2025, 81 minutes), "David Lynch: A Tribute" (22 January 2025, 66 minutes), and "Film Review: The Damned (dir. Thordur Palsson, 2024)" (14 January 2025, 19 minutes).
No Darkness But Ours publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 90 episodes.
Booking probability for No Darkness But Ours is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. No Darkness But Ours requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. No Darkness But Ours's contact route on record: verified email.
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No Darkness But Ours is a fiction podcast with 90 episodes published.
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<p>For the first time on No Darkness But Ours, Gemma Files and Simon Bestwick set out to discuss an entire horror franchise - Don Coscarelli's Phantasm films. </p><p>From the first movie in 1979, all the way through to...
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<p>Visionary, one-of-a-kind filmmaker David Lynch died on 16th January 2025. Gemma Files and Simon Bestwick discuss his extraordinary career and body of work, his legacy and influence.</p> <p>Photograph: David Lynch at...
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<p>Thordur Palsson’s icy period horror THE DAMNED is in cinemas now. What did Gemma and Simon think? Click to find out.</p> <p>Big thanks to Amelia Gardiner at Strike Media who provided an advance screener in exchange...
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<p>A Happy Halloween/Samhain to all our viewers and listeners, and to celebrate here are Gemma Files and Simon Bestwick, each with a macabre tale to tell. And this year they’re joined by a special guest, in the form of...
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<p>Creator of Gothic, Afterlife (no, not the one with Ricky Gervais – the good one,) the classic Ghostwatch and much more besides, screenwriter and novelist Stephen Volk joins Gemma and Simon to discuss his work.</p>...
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<p>On the release date of her astonishing new novel ALL THE HEARTS YOU EAT, we’re delighted to welcome the magnificent Hailey Piper back onto the show. We discuss vampires, worms, giant bird-women, haunted hotels and...
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<p>We both loved Joanne Mitchell’s debut film, Broken Bird, so we’re delighted to welcome Joanne herself onto the show to talk about the making of the film!</p> <p>Joanne’s website: https://www.joanne-mitchell.com/</p>...
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<p>Gemma Files and Simon Bestwick talk to Nadia Bulkin about her new novella, Red Skies In The Morning, and her landmark collection, She Said Destroy. Along with politics, Indonesian horror, survival, and cats.</p>...
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<p>Gemma Files and Simon Bestwick renew Michael Day’s Clawfoot, starring Francesca Eastwood and Milo Gibson – a film of psychological suspense, outrageous black comedy and interior décor – and we learn that you NEVER...
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<p>Gemma Files and Simon Bestwick discuss Joanne Mitchell’s debut feature, Gothic psychological horror film BROKEN BIRD, starring Rebecca Calder, James Fleet, Sacharissa Claxton and Jay Taylor. What did we think? Press...
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<p>Award-winning fabulist Usman T. Malik joins Gemma Files and Simon Bestwick to discuss fantasy, politics and the numinous. And the whereabouts of his British Fantasy Award…</p> <p> </p> <p>Support No Darkness But...
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<p>Simon Bestwick talks about the future of the show.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Support No Darkness But Ours:</p> <p>Donate via Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/nodarknessbutours</p> <p>Donate via Ko-fi –...
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<p>All aboard as Gemma and Simon interview Charlie Steeds, the indie auteur powerhouse with sixteen films under his belt in eight years, ranging from the Lovecraftian to the classical ghost story, from Gothic to...
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<p>The legendary Canadian actor Donald Sutherland died on the 20th June. Gemma and Simon remember an iconic performer and scratch the surface of a sixty-year career filled with outstanding performances, including (among...
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<p>Gemma Files and Simon Bestwick explore Chris Cronin's superb new folk horror film THE MOOR, where superb performances, writing and direction combine to create a haunting and terrifying experience. </p> <p>Watch the...
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<p>Slightly more than five, in fact! Join Gemma and Simon for a roundup of movies old and new they viewed recently and loved.</p> <p>Music:</p> <p>Come Play with Me Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under...
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<p>Join Gemma and Simon for a roundup of movies old and new they viewed recently and loved.</p> <p>Music:</p> <p>Come Play with Me Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0...
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<p>Gemma and Simon dive into the topic of hauntology and the ‘70s aesthetic and mindset that permeates films as diverse as Caught, Possum and Enys Men, novels like Will McLean’s The Apparition Phase, and much more.</p>...
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<p>Gemma and Simon dive into the topic of hauntology and the ‘70s aesthetic and mindset that permeates films as diverse as Caught, Possum and Enys Men, novels like Will McLean’s The Apparition Phase, and much more.</p>...
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<p>Gemma and Simon dive into the topic of hauntology and the ‘70s aesthetic and mindset that permeates films as diverse as Caught, Possum and Enys Men, novels like Will McLean’s The Apparition Phase, and much more.</p>...
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