Morbid Fascination: The Nekromantik Legacy(2014)

Morbid Fascination: The Nekromantik Legacy is a 2014 documentary examining how an infamous horror film reshaped the genre across the UK and beyond. Through interviews with prominent voices including genre critic Alan Jones, Marc Morris (producer of the Video Nasties documentary series), and David Kerekes, who documented director Buttgereit's work, the film traces the cultural shockwaves and lasting influence of transgressive cinema. The documentary explores how boundary-pushing horror challenged censorship, provoked critical debate, and ultimately left an indelible mark on independent filmmaking and genre conventions. It's essential viewing for anyone interested in horror history, censorship battles, and the evolution of extreme cinema.