The Nasty Cast: A Video Nasties Podcast
Film Stories
0
The Nasty Cast is a podcast about the 1980s U.K. “Video Nasty” panic and its lasting impact on British culture and film censorship. It explores the formation and evolution of the BBFC, the campaigners on both sides, and the legal changes that shaped what audiences could watch. Each episode also examines the notorious films themselves to ask which were misunderstood gems and which were best forgotten. The show is part of the Film Stories Podcast Network.
Episodes
-
The Gory Details - Bonus Episode 3 - Laurence R. Harvey Interview 18.10.2026 39mWelcome back to The Gory Details, our occasional series of bonus episodes!We chat about his early career, his thoughts on censorship, the controversy they surrounded this film, and working with original Human Centipede star Dieter Laser on the 3rd film.Enjoy!Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensiveHost/Editor: Mark McManusGuest: Laurence R. HarveyTheme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - epidemicsound.comOriginal Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - linktr.ee/elliottt93Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Episode 10 - The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence) 04.10.2026 1h 4mWelcome back to The Nasty CastWe're back with new co-host Emma Arneil to discuss Tom Six's controversial sequel The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence).This follow-up to his cult hit original turns the dial up to 11 and beyond, and faced censorship problems around the world, including of the UK, where it was initially refused a rating by the BBFC, before eventually being released with 2m 37s of cuts.This meta horror has something to say about the influence of horror films on viewers, but how successfully does it make its point? We have thoughts...Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensiveHost/Editor: Mark McManusCo-Host: Emma ArneilTheme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - epidemicsound.comOriginal Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - linktr.ee/elliottt93Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
The Gory Details - Bonus Episode 2 - Dr Pete Turner Interview 20.09.2026 54mWelcome back to The Gory Details, our occasional series of bonus episodes!In this second episode we chat with Dr Pete Turner, Lecturer in Film and Digital Media Production at Oxford Brookes University, and discuss his research and resulting book on the underage viewing habits of kids growing up in the 80s, as well as his own love of horror.His book, "Unsuitable Film and Video Audiences: Underage Viewing Memories and Practices in 1980s United Kingdom" is available from Edinburgh University Press. Be warned - it's not cheap, but a much more affordable paperback release is on the horizon, so keep an eye out for that.Pete's podcast, The Limits Of Horror, is available here.Enjoy!Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensiveHost/Editor: Mark McManusGuest: Dr Pete TurnerTheme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - epidemicsound.comOriginal Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - linktr.ee/elliottt93Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Episode 9 - The Evil Dead 06.09.2026 1h 28mWelcome back to The Nasty CastOn this episode we're joined by psychotherapist Katie Evans to discuss what was possibly the most high profile Nasty - Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead.Despite being passed - with cuts - by the BBFC, the film was still dragged through the courts, and wouldn't see an uncut UK release until 2001.Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensiveHost/Editor: Mark McManusCo-Host: Mark AdamsTheme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - epidemicsound.comOriginal Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - linktr.ee/elliottt93Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Episode 8 - I Spit On Your Grave 02.08.2026 1h 22mWelcome back to The Nasty CastOn this episode we're joined by guest Emma Arneil to discuss Meir Zarchi's notorious rape-revenge drama I Spit On Your Grave.Inspired by true-life events witnessed by Zarchi, I Spit On Your Grave was immediately controversial around the world.While there has been some re-appraisal in the years since its release, the film is still cut in the UK, and still banned in other countries.Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensiveHost/Editor: Mark McManusCo-Host: Mark AdamsTheme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - epidemicsound.comOriginal Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - linktr.ee/elliottt93Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Episode 7 - Child's Play 3 05.07.2026 1h 8mWelcome back to The Nasty CastOn this episode we're joined by guest Rob Yeomans to discuss a controversial non-Nasty, Child's Play 3. This unassuming horror sequel was caught up in a media frenzy following the horrific murder of a British toddler by two school boys. Despite having no connection in any way to what happened, British tabloids and campaigners laid the blame squarely on the film, leading to a depressing re-run of the 80s Video Nasties hysteria. Despite their best efforts and subsequent claims, Child's Play 3 was never banned or censored in the UK.We take a look at the film itself, as well as the media storm that followed.Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensiveHost/Editor: Mark McManusCo-Host: Mark AdamsTheme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - epidemicsound.comOriginal Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - linktr.ee/elliottt93Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Episode 6 - The Funhouse 07.06.2026 1h 8mOn this episode we're taking a look at Tobe Hooper's The Funhouse.From the director of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, this is a VERY tame horror that really didn't deserve the 'Video Nasties' label.Was it all down to a case of mistaken identity?Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensiveHost/Editor: Mark McManusCo-Host: Mark AdamsTheme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - epidemicsound.comOriginal Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - linktr.ee/elliottt93Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
The Gory Details - Bonus Episode 1 - BBFC Interview 22.05.2026 26mWelcome The Gory Details, our occasional series of bonus episodes!In this first episode we chat with David Austin, the Chief Executive of the BBFC. David has been with the BBFC 2003, when he joined as an examiner, before rising through the ranks before taking on his current roll in 2016.We spoke about his background before the BBFC, and the work that the organisation does. Enjoy!Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensiveHost/Editor: Mark McManusGuest: David AustinTheme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - epidemicsound.comOriginal Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - linktr.ee/elliottt93Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Episode 5 - Cannibal Holocaust 03.05.2026 1h 7mWelcome back to The Nasty CastAfter our 4-part weekly introductory episodes, we're now moving to monthly releases as dive into the nasties themselves. And we're kicking off with perhaps one of the most notorious - Cannibal Holocaust.The film is as groundbreaking as it is infamous, featuring perhaps the first use of the 'found footage' gimmick, extreme fake gore, and even more extreme real animal cruelty. Does the film still stand up today, does the director's message and intent get lost among the blood and guts, and does it deserve its reputation?Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensiveHost/Editor: Mark McManusCo-Host: Mark AdamsTheme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - epidemicsound.comOriginal Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - linktr.ee/elliottt93Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Episode 4 - They Fought The Law, And The Law Won 26.04.2026 1h 6mIn the early 1980s a battle began over the nation's viewing. The home video market was booming, and the unsatiable demand was met by a sudden influx of cheap, often explicit and violent films. The relentless press campaign against nasties started to have an effect, with police seizures and prosecutions increasing, while politicians on all sides worked to pass the Video Recordings Bill into law, which would forever change how films were censored and consumed in the UKContent Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensiveHost/Editor: Mark McManusCo-Host: Mark AdamsTheme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - epidemicsound.comOriginal Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - linktr.ee/elliottt93Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Episode 3 - The Mary Whitehouse Experience 19.04.2026 1h 45m**The original upload of this episode was corrupted. This has now been fixed**In the early 1980s a battle began over the nation's viewing. The home video market was booming, and the unsatiable demand was met by a sudden influx of cheap, often explicit and violent films. Campaigners and the press soon stepped up to try and stop the invasion of filth into our living rooms, but did they just end up making people want to see these films more? And were the campaigns really about protecting the children, or about control, censorship and trying to return to a more 'moral' country that had long since left behind those old-fashioned Victorian values?Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensiveHost/Editor: Mark McManusCo-Host: Mark AdamsTheme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - epidemicsound.comOriginal Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - linktr.ee/elliottt93Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Episode 2 - In The Realm Of The Censors 12.04.2026 1h 32mSince its creation the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has functioned as one of the most influential cultural gatekeepers in the United Kingdom, playing a central role in defining the moral boundaries of British screen culture.In Episode 2 of The Nasty Cast we take a look at the origins of the Board and the challenge's it's faced adapting to a changing society.Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensiveHost/Editor: Mark McManusCo-Host: Mark AdamsTheme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - epidemicsound.comOriginal Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - linktr.ee/elliottt93Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Episode 1 - Welcome to the Nasty Cast 05.04.2026 1h 37mWelcome to The Nasty Cast.In the early 1980s, horror, violence and exploitation leapt off the cinema screen and into the home, triggering moral outrage and cultural meltdown, as the UK film industry, press, politicians and campaigners battled for control of the nation’s viewing. Decades later, the legacy is a still ongoing discussion about the power, influence and danger of films.In this first episode, we’re going ease you in gently and set the scene with an overview of nasties phenomenon.Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensiveHost/Editor: Mark McManusCo-Host: Mark AdamsTheme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - epidemicsound.comOriginal Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - linktr.ee/elliottt93Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Similar podcasts
Popular in
The podcast also appears in the podcast charts of these countries.
