Carrion Film is proud to announce that Ashley Thorpe (‘Scayrecrow’, ‘The Screaming Skull’, ‘The Hairy Hands’) has been nominated for a Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Award for ‘Best Interview of 2011′ for his Fangoria interview with genre legend Peter Sasdy.
The interview, which ran in Fangoria issues 308 and 309, was conducted at the 2011 ‘Fantastic Film Weekend’ Bradford curated by Tony Earnshaw and coincided with screenings of the director’s most admired works including ‘Countess Dracula‘, ‘The Stone Tape‘ and ‘Hands of the Ripper‘.
The Rondo Hatton Classic Horror awards are particularly special as they are voted for by the general public and are designed to recognise research, scholarship and creativity in the industry ultimately keeping classic horror, science fiction and fantasy vital and innovative.
Ashley Thorpe – “It was my first ‘face to face’ interview and I’m amazed that it turned out so well as I was extremely nervous and desperate to make a good impression…something which fell flat on its face when I pulled out my microphone and it promptly fell to pieces. Not exactly the impression I was going for but it at least launched proceedings with a laugh! I keep saying it but none of it would have happened if it weren’t for Tony Earnshaw. He ensured that it all took place and what’s more treated me as if I was just as special as his guests of honour. To get to watch an original print of Hammers ‘Hands of the Ripper’ sat beside its director is a memory I’ll always treasure.”
To read RONDO AWARD NOMINATED Peter Sasdy Interview – FANGORIA (c)
The actual award is based on the image of classic horror actor Rondo Hatton (‘House of Horrors’, ‘Jungle Captive’, ‘The Brute Man’) and the award ceremony is currently held at the Wonderfest convention in Louisville, Kentucky USA. The categories include Best Movie, Best Magazine, Best Blog, Best Website and Monster Kid of the Year.
Ashley Thorpe is nominated in category 14 – Best Interview. If you would like to vote for any of this years nominees, head to the Rondo Hatton Classic Award Site and email your completed ballot to David Colton at taraco@aol.com by midnight, April 1st, 2012.