From Page to Scream

It always comes back to Dracula and Frankenstein on From Page to Scream! We covered Mary Shelley's genre defining novel in depth last year, but now we're back to discuss the latest screen adaptation of the Modern Prometheus directed by none other than Guillermo del Toro!

In a break from FPTS tradition, we're discussing two films that *aren't* adaptations of books - but are based on characters from Clive Barker's novella The Hellbound Heart. Join us as we discuss Hellbound: Hellraiser II and Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth - and hear Tara argue that the third film is actually the superior sequel!To hear our horrified reactions to Hellraiser: Bloodline, check out our Patreon www.www.patreon.com/FromPagetoScreamPodcast

We have such sights to show you! Or, at least, such things for you to listen to...Join us for a deep dive into Clive Barker's 1986 novella, The Hellbound Heart, and its iconic cinematic counterpart, Hellraiser!For more Clive Barker, check out our bonus episode on Candyman over on our Patreon!

In this bonus episode, we're thrilled to be joined by writer, director, actor and theatre maker Laura J Harris to discuss her stage adaptation of Sheridan Le Fanu's novella!You can buy tickets to Carmilla here!For more about Laura and her work, check out her website. 'Carmilla' was chosen for us to cover by our Patron, Twisted Libra. If you would like to select a book for us to discuss on From Page to Scream - support us on Patreon, where you'll also find us talking all things Hammer Horror and Karnstein!

We're concluding our discussion on Sheridan Le Fanu's sapphic vampire classic as Countess Mircalla loses her head, and we watch Emily Harris's 2019 reimagining of the original novella.To hear us talk more about all things Karnstein, check out our Patreon for bonus episodes on Hammer Horror and Lesbian Vampires. This book was chosen for us by our Patron, Twisted Libra. You can check out her blog here. If you want to chose a book for us to cover on From Page to Scream, head over to our Patreon and sign up at the Patronomicon membership tier!

For part two of our deep dive into Sheridan La Fanu’s novella, we’re exploring an overlooked classic: Crypt of the Vampire, a 1964 Spanish-Italian adaptation of Carmilla starring Christopher Lee himself! This book was chosen for us to cover by our patron Twisted Libra. If you would like to pick a book for us to discuss on From Page to Scream – support us on Patreon! On our Patreon we also have episodes covering the rest of Hammer’s Karnstein Trilogy – Lust for a Vampire and Twins of Evil, not to mention a whole collection of bonus episodes on Dracula!

We're back to discuss lesbian vampires as we sink our teeth into 'Carmilla' by Sheridan Le Fanu and compare it to Hammer's criminally underrated 1970 adaptation, 'The Vampire Lovers'!This book was chosen for us by our patron, Twisted Libra! If you would like to select a book for us to cover - head over to our Patreon and check out our Patronomicon Tier!And if you want more Carmilla - the check out our bonus episodes on the other films in Hammer's Karnstein trilogy!

Happy New Year! What better way to celebrate 2025 than diving into one of our most hotly anticipated films of recent years - Robert Eggers' remake of the legendary Nosferatu! In true From Page to Scream style, we'll not only be comparing it to previous Nosferatu films, but seeing how faithful it is to its unofficial source material - Bram Stoker's Dracula! To hear our deep dives on the original 1922 Nosferatu, and the 1979 remake Nosferatu the Vampire, check out our Patreon, where we've got a whole Dracula Collection!

We were delighted to sit down with playwright and director Nick Lane to discuss his currently touring adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula for Blackeyed Theatre, and how recreating Stoker's complex narrative for the stage looks in practice. Nick’s previous adaptations for Blackeyed Theatre include Sherlock Holmes: The Valley of Fear, Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. You can see UK tour dates and read more about the production at their website! For more Dracula, including deep dives into both Nosferatu movies - support From Page To Scream on Patreon!

Will the lambs stop screaming? It’s the final episode of our deep dive into The Silence of the Lambs, and our final(ish!) episode of the year! Still hungry? Support us on Patreon for an extended menu of Lecter episodes!

Lecter is being transferred to Memphis in the third part of our deep dive into Thomas Harris 1988 novel! Demanding a second dinner? Check out our Hannibal Lecter Collection on Patreon!

What is your worst memory of childhood? Is it watching The Silence of the Lambs far too young?! Join us for part two of our deep dive into Thomas Harris' 1988 novel as we compare it to Jonathan Demme's 1991 film. Don't forget to check out out Hannibal Lecter Collection on Patreon!

Do not touch the glass, do not approach the glass... We're venturing into the bowels of the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane to meet Dr Hannibal Lecter for the first course of our deep dive into The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris. Hungry for more? Support us on Patreon and check out out Hannibal Lecter Collection, where're we're deep diving every episode of the NBC TV show Hannibal and comparing it to the source material!

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We're spending the winter at the Overlook Hotel as we delve into The Shining, and lose our literary horror credentials by admitting that we prefer Kubrick's 1980 film to Stephen King's 1977 novel! Support From Page to Scream on Patreon for bonus episodes - including 'Stephen King vs FPTS', in which Vanessa Cornder from the 'So Called' X Files Podcast tells us why we're wrong about King's writing!

"It didn't have to end, not in this, not in despair!" Alas, we have reached the final part of our deep dive into Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire! Thirsty for more From Page to Scream? Support us on https://www.patreon.com/FromPagetoScreamPodcast for bonus episodes!

This week, we're heading to Europe in search of other vampires as we continue our deep dive into Anne Rice's legendary novel. Want more From Page to Scream? Become one of our Coffin Book Worms Patreon for bonus episodes!

We're back to talking about our favourite subject: Vampires! Join us as we sink our fangs into one of favourite books and favourite film adaptations of all time - Anne Rice's 1976 gothic horror powerhouse Interview with the Vampire! Make sure you check our our previous episode in which we interviewed Anne's son Christopher about his mother's life and legacy. Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes - where we'll soon be covering The Vampire Lestat and Queen of the Damned!

We're back! And not only are we beginning our exploration of one of our favourite novels of all time, Anne Rice's 'Interview With the Vampire', we're joined by none other than Anne's son, Christopher! Christopher is a bestselling author and fellow podcaster, and we were delighted when he agreed to chat with us about his mother's life and legacy. You can find Christopher's books at his website, and listen to his podcast, The Dinner Party Show in all the usual places! You can also support our show on Patreon for even more vampiric literary content!

Ahead of the EOH screening of Phantasm in Birmingham on Saturday 17th August (Get your tickets here!), we're celebrating the 45th anniversary of this cult classic by exploring the literary history of Phantasm as Chris takes us through the various novelisations, spin-offs, literary inspirations and the latest anthology, Phiction, by Don Coscarelli. If you want to hear even more about Phantasm, check out Chris's other podcast, Morningside FM Want to hear more From Page to Scream? Sign up to our Patreon.