Garth marenghi s darkplace was a perfect sendup of both trashy lowbudget horror and science fiction productions and pompous creators, as a bewigged matthew holness straightfacedly explained the unique genius of his horror writing alter ego even as his greatest creation, dr rick dagless m. Ayoade cowrote the stage show garth marenghi s fright knight with matthew holness, whom he also met at the footlights, appearing in the show with holness at the edinburgh fringe in 2000 where it was nominated for a perrier award. A short tale of psychological horror from the creator of garth marenghis darkplace. He was the creator and star of two channel 4 comedy shows garth marenghi s darkplace and man to man with dean learner and more recently has starred in the. Oct 26, 2018 holness is popularly known for his alter ego garth marenghi from the cult tv series garth marenghi s darkplace channel 4, 2004, which holness cocreated, wrote and starred in. But his debut feature film as writer and director is a distinctly nonhumorous, deeply unsettling. Garth marenghi s darkplace is the brainchild of celebrated horror writer and selfstyled fabulist garth marenghi, author of such genre classics as afterbirth a mutated placenta attacks bristol. Garth marenghis darkplace can be streamed in the uk for free on the channel 4 website. The only drawback to this fever dream of a satire from 2004 is that its only six episodes long.
Jan 18, 20 matthew holness first rose to notoriety with his character of garth marenghi. Channel 4 in 2006, channel 4 broadcast a spinoff called man to man with dean learner. As the cowriter and star of, garth marenghis darkplace hes indelibly linked to a golden period of british comedy, and for horror fans even more so, given the programmes heavy reliance on the genres tropes and trappings. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Matthew holness, matt berry, alice lowe, richard ayoade, julian barratt, kim noble, matt green, graham linehan, stephen merchant, adrian sturges, richard ayoade, garth marenghis darkplace garth marenghis darkplace darkplace, garth marenghis darkplace, garth marenghis darkplace, darkplace, richard ayoade, matthew holness, matt. Hes a perfect creation, all the insufferable genre authors boiled down. Matthew james holness born 1975 is an english comedian, actor, writer and director.
Garth marenghi, dean learner and todd rivers are interviewed about working on garth marenghis darkplace. Stories of resistance by sara maitland, holly pester. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from garth marenghi at the discogs marketplace. Apr 03, 2014 matthew holness garth marenghi matthew holness was the star and cocreator of garth marenghis darkplace, but of the four principals, hes probably the one whose career youre least. And what if it and its rat brethren took over and ate parliament. Holness is popularly known for his alter ego garth marenghi from the cult tv series garth marenghis darkplace channel 4, 2004, which holness cocreated, wrote and starred in. Garth marenghi netherhead edinburgh or bust perrier.
Were huge fans of matthew holness, so the news that hes setting up his feature directing debut is extremely welcome on this monday morning. Holness is best known for his role as fictional writer and actor garth marenghi. Garth marenghis darkplace the complete series dvd dan. Garth marenghi s darkplace was a perfect sendup of both trashy lowbudget horror and science fiction productions and pompous creators, as a bewigged matthew holness straightfacedly explained. When discussing his debut feature, possum, at frightfest 2018, he was quick to note there are zero moments of levity contained within. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Garth marenghi is a fictional horror author and actor, created by english comedians matthew holness and richard ayoade, and played by holness. If youre a comedy nerd, the name matthew holness should ring a bell. Starring an unnerving sean harris, an equally upsetting alun amstrong and a humanarachnid hybrid that joins the ranks of cinemas scariest puppets, the films a twohander. Oct 12, 2018 matthew holness won the perrier award at 26, made a muchloved series for channel 4 and then almost nothing.
Jacob ross is a novelist, short story writer, editor and creative writing tutor and winner of the inaugural jhalak prize. M atthew holness is the tv comedy writer and performer who gave us that tremendous horror spoof garth marenghi s darkplace. Screen daily reports that the creator of garth marenghis darkplace will direct a horror film titled possum. Garth marenghis darkplace is the brainchild of celebrated horror writer and selfstyled fabulist garth marenghi, author of such genre classics as afterbirth a mutated placenta attacks bristol. Garth marenghi s darkplace is a british horror parody television series created for channel 4 by richard ayoade and matthew holness. Chairman of the brawl during the bar brawl between rick and sanch in the last episode, sanch breaks a bar stool on ricks back. Decades later, the show is finally hitting the airwaves, in all its cheesy 80s glory. Also includes official dr rickless name badge, as worn in the show. Purporting to be the lost tv effort of author, dream weaver, visionary, plus actor garth marenghi matthew holness, the series doesnt just parody blowhard literary types like the one played by cocreator holnessit riffs on the entire brilliant but canceled myth. Holness with richard ayoade in garth marenghis darkplace. For fans of the macabre and hilarious its doubtful that matthew holness needs much of an introduction. Garth marenghi cocreator matthew holness to direct horror. Marenghi is a short man with spectacles, slickedback hair and leather jacket, whos convinced hes a literary genius. In 2004, holness created and starred in a british comedy series called garth marenghi s darkplace, which is without.
Now, at 43, he has made his first film, possum, inspired by jimmy savile. Garth marenghi creator matthew holness on appropriate horror and its antidote lockdown watch movies lockdown. After winning the perrier award, the creators confounded media sources by refusing to speak out of characte. How garth marenghis darkplace perfected the horror parody. The character has appeared in two stage shows, the perrier awardnominated garth marenghis fright knight and perrier awardwinning garth marenghis netherhead, and the channel 4 tv series garth marenghis darkplace and man to man with dean learner. Aug 24, 2018 a trailer has arrived online for writerdirector matthew holness garth marenghis darkplace feature directorial debut, the psychological thriller possum, which stars sean harris mission. Matthew holness was the creator and star of two channel 4 comedy shows garth marenghi s darkplace and man to man with dean learner. Episodes of the programme are being recorded in october.
As the cowriter and star of, garth marenghi s darkplace hes indelibly linked to a golden period of british comedy, and for horror fans even more so, given the programmes heavy reliance on the genres tropes and trappings. Its also available in the uk and australia on itunes. Garth marenghi is a creation of comedian matthew holness, who won a perrier award with the character at the 2001 edinburgh festival. A short tale of psychological horror from the creator of garth marenghi s darkplace. Dec 06, 2011 but garth marenghi himself, matthew holness, has been relatively quiet, aside from small supporting roles in ricky gervais projects and the u. Only two of these were made and worn by garth matt. Nov 18, 2006 as garth marenghi, matthew holness is the undoubted star.
High quality garth marenghis darkplace gifts and merchandise. Holness is best known for his role as fictional writer and. Learner is a famous publisher, mostly of pornography, but also of the books of the fictional horror writer garth marenghi played by matthew holness. In 2004, holness created and starred in a british comedy series called garth marenghis darkplace, which is without. Garth marenghis darkplace 2004 is a comedy series shown on channel 4. A trailer has arrived online for writerdirector matthew holness garth marenghis darkplace feature directorial debut, the psychological thriller possum, which stars sean harris mission. She had a minor role in black books, appeared in a couple of. What have matthew holness, richard ayoade, alice lowe and matt berry been. Matthew holness psychological thriller possum gets a trailer. Matthew holness won the perrier award at 26, made a muchloved series for channel 4 and then almost nothing. Matthew holness matthew holness won the perrier comedy award in 2001 for garth marenghi s netherhead, and has since appeared in the office, casanova and ricky gervais cemetery junction.
Garth marenghi s darkplace tv miniseries 2004 matthew holness as dr. From garth marenghi to bigscreen horror what the lost boy of comedy did next. Matthew holness is best known as the creator and star of cult tv comedy garth marenghis darkplace. In fact the show is cheap, chiched, full of gaping plot holes and startlingly misogynist. Dean learner is a fictional character created and performed by british comedian richard ayoade in stage shows and television shows. Garth marenghi s darkplace 2004 is a comedy series shown on channel 4. Born in whitstable, kent, holness became a fan of hammer horror films at a young age, to the extent that. Matthew holness as author, dream weaver, visionary, plus actor garth marenghi photo. From garth marenghi to bigscreen horror what the lost boy. Matthew holness talks possum frightfest 2018 exclusive.
From garth marenghi to bigscreen horror what the lost boy of. Garth marenghi netherhead edinburgh or bust perrier award. Oct 03, 2018 british filmmaker matthew holness cut his teeth as the creator, writer, and eponymous star of cult dark comedy show garth marenghis darkplace. Youre all set to watch man to man with dean lerner if you havent. When i wrote, directed and starred in tonights episode of garth marenghis darkplace, i was asking another. Matthew holness travels to darkplaces the british comedian and actor best loved for garth marenghis darkplace talks about yearning for analog in a digital world. I grew up with stephen king novels and hammer horror on tv, and the old invasion scifi films. In a hazy cloud of blooddumb pain, mcgregor felt the blade work its. Scandispoof for garth marenghi star matthew holness. Created by matthew holness and richard ayoade, it is a parody of the horror genre and revolves around the character of garth marenghi himself, a writer of pulp fiction played by matthew holness.
Richard ayoades garth marenghi partner matthew holness to. To date, the character has appeared in two stage shows, the perrier awardnominated garth marenghis fright. Matthew holness you know, my books are all essentially about what ifs. From garth marenghi to bigscreen horror what the lost. Garth marenghis darkplace horrificata illuminata duration. Official dr rick dagless lab coat pictured as worn by author garth marenghi matthew holness in channel 4s garth marenghis darkplace. Matthew holness is best known as the creator and star of cult tv comedy garth marenghi s darkplace. Matthew james holness born 1975 is an english comedian and actor.
But his debut feature film as writer and director is a. Inspired apparel inspired by garth marenghis darkplace one track lover todd rivers unofficial 34 sleeve retro baseball tee 4. The character has appeared in two stage shows, the perrier awardnominated garth marenghi s fright knight and perrier awardwinning garth marenghi s netherhead, and the channel 4 tv series garth marenghi s darkplace and man to man with dean learner. Garth marenghis darkplace is a british horror parody television series created for channel 4 by richard ayoade and matthew holness. Matthew holness garth marenghi matthew holness was the star and cocreator of garth marenghis darkplace, but of the four principals, hes probably the one whose career youre least.
Matthew holness was the star and cocreator of garth marenghis darkplace. Marenghi spends the series quoting from his books something was pouring from his mouth. Interview with director matthew holness on possum popmatters. The show focuses on fictional horror author garth marenghi played by holness and his publisher dean learner played by ayoade, characters who originated in the garth marenghi s fright knight stage show. Written by and starring matthew holness and richard ayoade, garth marenghis darkplace is. The show focuses on fictional horror author garth marenghi played by holness and his publisher dean learner played by ayoade, characters who originated in the garth marenghis fright knight stage show. High quality garth marenghi darkplace gifts and merchandise. That said, the first episode which featured an interview with garth marenghi himself is excellent and i for one would pay good money to see his cancelled feature film, namely war of the wasps. Richard ayoade portrays the playboy porn baron and publisher dean learner, who hosts a series of chat shows with garth himself, aka matthew holness playing all of the roles. That said, the first episode which featured an interview with garth marenghi himself is excellent and i for one would pay good money to see his cancelled feature film. Richard ayoade as the smarmy 70s tux and cocktail talk show host, matthew holness plays a series of interviewees including garth marenghi. Holness, best known as the star of cult c4 sitcom garth marenghis darkplace, plays the lead role in the comedy, which is actually written by jason hazeley and joel morris the ladybird books for grown ups, screenwipe, a touch of cloth. In garth marenghi s darkplace, marenghi played by matthew holness is a stephen kingesque horror writer who once starred in an illfated tv series that was never broadcast, darkplace.
Based on holness own short story, possum is a horror movie about trauma that both uses its genre conceits as metaphor, and in a more blatant manner of which garth marenghi would be proud. Best known for cowriting and starring in garth marenghis darkplace, matthew holness goes to very dark places with his debut feature as a writer and director, possum. Matthew holness first rose to notoriety with his character of garth marenghi. Garth marenghis darkplace quotes british comedy guide. This is the last one remaining from garth matts wardrobe. Richard ayoade, matthew holness, satu suominen, et al. British comedian matthew holness is one of the rare individuals who can put together an intentionally dreadful entertainment. Garth marenghis darkplace, sightseers, prevenge, new film timestalker. The british comedian and actor best loved for garth marenghis. Garth marenghi creator matthew holness on appropriate horror. Garth marenghis darkplace is a comedy show about a horror writer who wrote a television show sometime in the 80s that he claims the network considered too radical, and only now will the studio broadcast it, due to a lack of original programming. A short tale of psychological horror from the creator of garth marenghis da. Garth marenghis darkplace characters british comedy guide. The name matthew holness might not mean much to you or even sound familiar.
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