Ashley Thorpe
@ashley999thorpe.bsky.social
Animator / Director 'BORLEY RECTORY' with Reece Shearsmith & Julian Sands, WOODLANDS DARK & DAYS BEWITCHED, MANCUNIAN MAN & UNCANNY title sequence for BBC
Pinned
What's Christmas without a few spirits?
The film that led to me being asked aboard #TeamUncanny. My first feature BORLEY RECTORY is available on a wonderful BluRay from Nucleus Films. Featuring the talents of Julian Sands, & @reece-shearsmith.bsky.social
www.nucleusfilms.com/borley-recto...
The film that led to me being asked aboard #TeamUncanny. My first feature BORLEY RECTORY is available on a wonderful BluRay from Nucleus Films. Featuring the talents of Julian Sands, & @reece-shearsmith.bsky.social
www.nucleusfilms.com/borley-recto...
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LOS ANGELES!! Catch my film on the big screen supporting David Gregory's latest doc THEATRE OF HORRORS on Dec 1 with David in person and a @severinfilms.bsky.social pop-up shop ! Presented by @cinematicvoid.bsky.social at American Cinematheque LF3. Tix: www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/...
November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
LOS ANGELES!! Catch my film on the big screen supporting David Gregory's latest doc THEATRE OF HORRORS on Dec 1 with David in person and a @severinfilms.bsky.social pop-up shop ! Presented by @cinematicvoid.bsky.social at American Cinematheque LF3. Tix: www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/...
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‼️BRAND NEW UNCANNY MERCH ALERT‼️
A #Halloween exclusive #Uncanny t-shirt by Ashley Thorpe who did the #Uncanny TV titles sequence, incorporating some classic paranormal elements into an 'Uncanny-scape'!
We only have 100 in the online shop - so get in quick.
It is also available to buy on tour!
A #Halloween exclusive #Uncanny t-shirt by Ashley Thorpe who did the #Uncanny TV titles sequence, incorporating some classic paranormal elements into an 'Uncanny-scape'!
We only have 100 in the online shop - so get in quick.
It is also available to buy on tour!
October 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
‼️BRAND NEW UNCANNY MERCH ALERT‼️
A #Halloween exclusive #Uncanny t-shirt by Ashley Thorpe who did the #Uncanny TV titles sequence, incorporating some classic paranormal elements into an 'Uncanny-scape'!
We only have 100 in the online shop - so get in quick.
It is also available to buy on tour!
A #Halloween exclusive #Uncanny t-shirt by Ashley Thorpe who did the #Uncanny TV titles sequence, incorporating some classic paranormal elements into an 'Uncanny-scape'!
We only have 100 in the online shop - so get in quick.
It is also available to buy on tour!
BIDDING NOW - THE LAST Quad festival poster created for the HELL TOR FESTIVAL 2024 - Signed by many festival guests: including REECE SHEARSMITH, CAROLINE MUNRO & MADELINE SMITH.
This is the FINAL COPY, once its gone it's gone forever, so be quick!
ebay.co.uk/itm/38911671...
#InsideNo9 #helltor
This is the FINAL COPY, once its gone it's gone forever, so be quick!
ebay.co.uk/itm/38911671...
#InsideNo9 #helltor
October 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
BIDDING NOW - THE LAST Quad festival poster created for the HELL TOR FESTIVAL 2024 - Signed by many festival guests: including REECE SHEARSMITH, CAROLINE MUNRO & MADELINE SMITH.
This is the FINAL COPY, once its gone it's gone forever, so be quick!
ebay.co.uk/itm/38911671...
#InsideNo9 #helltor
This is the FINAL COPY, once its gone it's gone forever, so be quick!
ebay.co.uk/itm/38911671...
#InsideNo9 #helltor
TONIGHT is the NIGHT!
The Hell Tor Festival begins tonight at the Exeter Phoenix! Join us for a weekend of all things GHOSTLY - classic films, illuminating lectures and very special guests.
FESTIVAL TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
The Hell Tor Festival begins tonight at the Exeter Phoenix! Join us for a weekend of all things GHOSTLY - classic films, illuminating lectures and very special guests.
FESTIVAL TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
September 26, 2025 at 7:53 AM
TONIGHT is the NIGHT!
The Hell Tor Festival begins tonight at the Exeter Phoenix! Join us for a weekend of all things GHOSTLY - classic films, illuminating lectures and very special guests.
FESTIVAL TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
The Hell Tor Festival begins tonight at the Exeter Phoenix! Join us for a weekend of all things GHOSTLY - classic films, illuminating lectures and very special guests.
FESTIVAL TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
September 20, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Thank you to the amazing maestro Mick Garris for inviting me to the second annual UK Masters of horror dinner last night! It was incredible. A wonderful inspirational night with extraordinary people.
Can't wait to see what projects and collaborations are born from it 💀
Can't wait to see what projects and collaborations are born from it 💀
September 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Thank you to the amazing maestro Mick Garris for inviting me to the second annual UK Masters of horror dinner last night! It was incredible. A wonderful inspirational night with extraordinary people.
Can't wait to see what projects and collaborations are born from it 💀
Can't wait to see what projects and collaborations are born from it 💀
SPECIAL FESTIVAL GUEST - KIER-LA JANISSE! @kierlajanisse.bsky.social
Come and meet the writer / director / producer behind 'House of Psychotic Women', 'Woodlands dark and days bewitched', 'Haunted Season' and many many more.
FESTIVAL TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor
Come and meet the writer / director / producer behind 'House of Psychotic Women', 'Woodlands dark and days bewitched', 'Haunted Season' and many many more.
FESTIVAL TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor
September 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
SPECIAL FESTIVAL GUEST - KIER-LA JANISSE! @kierlajanisse.bsky.social
Come and meet the writer / director / producer behind 'House of Psychotic Women', 'Woodlands dark and days bewitched', 'Haunted Season' and many many more.
FESTIVAL TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor
Come and meet the writer / director / producer behind 'House of Psychotic Women', 'Woodlands dark and days bewitched', 'Haunted Season' and many many more.
FESTIVAL TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor
Just over 2 weeks until the next HELL TOR FESTIVAL!
Here's the line up and it's quite the packed weekend! Join us Sep 26th - 28th at the Exeter Phoenix for a weekend of all things ghostly 👻
Tickets and day passes available now - exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor
Here's the line up and it's quite the packed weekend! Join us Sep 26th - 28th at the Exeter Phoenix for a weekend of all things ghostly 👻
Tickets and day passes available now - exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor
September 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Just over 2 weeks until the next HELL TOR FESTIVAL!
Here's the line up and it's quite the packed weekend! Join us Sep 26th - 28th at the Exeter Phoenix for a weekend of all things ghostly 👻
Tickets and day passes available now - exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor
Here's the line up and it's quite the packed weekend! Join us Sep 26th - 28th at the Exeter Phoenix for a weekend of all things ghostly 👻
Tickets and day passes available now - exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor
Hell Tor is thrilled to welcome terrific artist GRAHAM HUMPHREYS to our horror weekend!
Join us for a special career spanning conversation with the man who Rob Zombie describes as “the master of bringing a film to life in a two-dimensional space.”
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/night...
Join us for a special career spanning conversation with the man who Rob Zombie describes as “the master of bringing a film to life in a two-dimensional space.”
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/night...
September 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Hell Tor is thrilled to welcome terrific artist GRAHAM HUMPHREYS to our horror weekend!
Join us for a special career spanning conversation with the man who Rob Zombie describes as “the master of bringing a film to life in a two-dimensional space.”
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/night...
Join us for a special career spanning conversation with the man who Rob Zombie describes as “the master of bringing a film to life in a two-dimensional space.”
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/night...
Join us on Sunday September 28th for a career spanning interview with star of stage and screen - the 'Woman in Black' herself - PAULINE MORAN.
NOT TO BE MISSED!
Price* £15 | £13 S74 Members, Students & Under 25s*
Time | 15.30pm
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/an-au...
NOT TO BE MISSED!
Price* £15 | £13 S74 Members, Students & Under 25s*
Time | 15.30pm
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/an-au...
September 5, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Join us on Sunday September 28th for a career spanning interview with star of stage and screen - the 'Woman in Black' herself - PAULINE MORAN.
NOT TO BE MISSED!
Price* £15 | £13 S74 Members, Students & Under 25s*
Time | 15.30pm
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/an-au...
NOT TO BE MISSED!
Price* £15 | £13 S74 Members, Students & Under 25s*
Time | 15.30pm
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/an-au...
Is there anybody there?
Call yourself a ghost fan and you DON'T have HELL TOR Tickets?
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor #uncanny
Call yourself a ghost fan and you DON'T have HELL TOR Tickets?
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor #uncanny
August 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Is there anybody there?
Call yourself a ghost fan and you DON'T have HELL TOR Tickets?
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor #uncanny
Call yourself a ghost fan and you DON'T have HELL TOR Tickets?
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor #uncanny
WHAT ARE THE GHOSTS OF YOUR LIFE? Do YOU have a favourite ghostly moment from film or TV? 💀
GHOSTS OF MY LIFE is our special panel finale that ends this years HELL TOR FESTIVAL.
Join us for moments that continue to haunt us from the screen.
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
GHOSTS OF MY LIFE is our special panel finale that ends this years HELL TOR FESTIVAL.
Join us for moments that continue to haunt us from the screen.
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
August 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM
WHAT ARE THE GHOSTS OF YOUR LIFE? Do YOU have a favourite ghostly moment from film or TV? 💀
GHOSTS OF MY LIFE is our special panel finale that ends this years HELL TOR FESTIVAL.
Join us for moments that continue to haunt us from the screen.
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
GHOSTS OF MY LIFE is our special panel finale that ends this years HELL TOR FESTIVAL.
Join us for moments that continue to haunt us from the screen.
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
Writer, comedian and impressionist STEVE NALLON (Spitting Image) has joined this year's HELL TOR FESTIVAL for a special reading of his 'ghost stories'!
Tickets - exeterphoenix.org.uk/.../steve-na...
#helltor
Tickets - exeterphoenix.org.uk/.../steve-na...
#helltor
August 14, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Writer, comedian and impressionist STEVE NALLON (Spitting Image) has joined this year's HELL TOR FESTIVAL for a special reading of his 'ghost stories'!
Tickets - exeterphoenix.org.uk/.../steve-na...
#helltor
Tickets - exeterphoenix.org.uk/.../steve-na...
#helltor
CLASSIC GHOST FILMS at this years HELL TOR FESTIVAL 💀
The weekend runs Fri 26th September to Sun 28th at the Exeter Phoenix. Don't miss it! #helltor
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
The weekend runs Fri 26th September to Sun 28th at the Exeter Phoenix. Don't miss it! #helltor
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
August 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
CLASSIC GHOST FILMS at this years HELL TOR FESTIVAL 💀
The weekend runs Fri 26th September to Sun 28th at the Exeter Phoenix. Don't miss it! #helltor
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
The weekend runs Fri 26th September to Sun 28th at the Exeter Phoenix. Don't miss it! #helltor
TICKETS: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
The Hell Tor Festival returns to the Exeter Phoenix Sep 26th -28th, for a weekender of classic ghost films, talks and special guests, including an audience with The Woman in Black herself!
Tickets: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor #uncanny #ghosts
Tickets: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor #uncanny #ghosts
August 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The Hell Tor Festival returns to the Exeter Phoenix Sep 26th -28th, for a weekender of classic ghost films, talks and special guests, including an audience with The Woman in Black herself!
Tickets: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor #uncanny #ghosts
Tickets: exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor #uncanny #ghosts
SUNDAY 28th SEPTEMBER - Graham Humphreys at the HELL TOR FESTIVAL
Very much looking forward to welcoming Graham to the festival and - although we invariably meet at Frightfest every year - a first for me to sit and interview him about his work!
Tickets: exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/night...
Very much looking forward to welcoming Graham to the festival and - although we invariably meet at Frightfest every year - a first for me to sit and interview him about his work!
Tickets: exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/night...
July 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
SUNDAY 28th SEPTEMBER - Graham Humphreys at the HELL TOR FESTIVAL
Very much looking forward to welcoming Graham to the festival and - although we invariably meet at Frightfest every year - a first for me to sit and interview him about his work!
Tickets: exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/night...
Very much looking forward to welcoming Graham to the festival and - although we invariably meet at Frightfest every year - a first for me to sit and interview him about his work!
Tickets: exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/night...
Just before Xmas last year I was thrilled to be asked by Reece to paint the 'Grand Guignol' inspired artwork for INSIDE NO 9's 'STAGEFRIGHT'. After being sent signed goodies by the Gentlemen I have decided to put the ORIGINAL PAINTING up for auction ...🐇 💀
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/38870453...
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/38870453...
July 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Just before Xmas last year I was thrilled to be asked by Reece to paint the 'Grand Guignol' inspired artwork for INSIDE NO 9's 'STAGEFRIGHT'. After being sent signed goodies by the Gentlemen I have decided to put the ORIGINAL PAINTING up for auction ...🐇 💀
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/38870453...
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/38870453...
HELL TOR FESTIVAL guest announcement - Join us for an audience with the Woman in Black herself - PAULINE MORAN!
Festival tickets on sale now - exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor
Festival tickets on sale now - exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor
June 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
HELL TOR FESTIVAL guest announcement - Join us for an audience with the Woman in Black herself - PAULINE MORAN!
Festival tickets on sale now - exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor
Festival tickets on sale now - exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/hell-t...
#helltor
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#Uncanny Summer Special - brand new podcast episodes out THIS Friday on @bbcsounds.bsky.social, BBC Radio 4
and all podcast platforms.
Who’s in?
#UncannyCommunity
Amazing artwork by @ashley999thorpe.bsky.social
and all podcast platforms.
Who’s in?
#UncannyCommunity
Amazing artwork by @ashley999thorpe.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 6:22 AM
#Uncanny Summer Special - brand new podcast episodes out THIS Friday on @bbcsounds.bsky.social, BBC Radio 4
and all podcast platforms.
Who’s in?
#UncannyCommunity
Amazing artwork by @ashley999thorpe.bsky.social
and all podcast platforms.
Who’s in?
#UncannyCommunity
Amazing artwork by @ashley999thorpe.bsky.social
Reposted by Ashley Thorpe
Calling all horror fans - check out Hell Tor festival from Borley Rectory director Ashley Thorpe and which this year features Inside No 9 poster artist Graham Humphreys as well as lots of other amazing guests!
Our Hell Tor Festival returns on 26th - 28th September at the @exeterphoenix.bsky.social and our Film Freeway is now open for short film submissions...the first of our special guests will be announced very soon...time to conjure up all your ghosts 👻
filmfreeway.com/HellTorFesti...
filmfreeway.com/HellTorFesti...
May 31, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Calling all horror fans - check out Hell Tor festival from Borley Rectory director Ashley Thorpe and which this year features Inside No 9 poster artist Graham Humphreys as well as lots of other amazing guests!
HELL TOR 2025 GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT - GRAHAM HUMPHREYS
From iconic Evil Dead poster to Nightmare on Elm Street, episode posters for Inside No 9, Hammer Films and art for The Cramps & The Damned, his work is familiar to every cult horror fan.
Tickets on sale from the Exeter Phoenix in June. #helltor
From iconic Evil Dead poster to Nightmare on Elm Street, episode posters for Inside No 9, Hammer Films and art for The Cramps & The Damned, his work is familiar to every cult horror fan.
Tickets on sale from the Exeter Phoenix in June. #helltor
May 26, 2025 at 10:14 AM
HELL TOR 2025 GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT - GRAHAM HUMPHREYS
From iconic Evil Dead poster to Nightmare on Elm Street, episode posters for Inside No 9, Hammer Films and art for The Cramps & The Damned, his work is familiar to every cult horror fan.
Tickets on sale from the Exeter Phoenix in June. #helltor
From iconic Evil Dead poster to Nightmare on Elm Street, episode posters for Inside No 9, Hammer Films and art for The Cramps & The Damned, his work is familiar to every cult horror fan.
Tickets on sale from the Exeter Phoenix in June. #helltor
Those who attend the HELL TOR FESTIVAL this year will be privy to exclusive special guest films sharing the their favourite ghost moments on film / TV.
Tickets go on sale June 2025
#uncanny #helltor #exeterphoenix
Tickets go on sale June 2025
#uncanny #helltor #exeterphoenix
May 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Those who attend the HELL TOR FESTIVAL this year will be privy to exclusive special guest films sharing the their favourite ghost moments on film / TV.
Tickets go on sale June 2025
#uncanny #helltor #exeterphoenix
Tickets go on sale June 2025
#uncanny #helltor #exeterphoenix
Reposted by Ashley Thorpe
I’m delighted to be taking my Scooby-Doo folklore live show Zoinks! to London on Tuesday with a performance for @miskatonicihs.bsky.social
The event is sold out but you can join the waiting list at
billetto.co.uk/e/zoinks-the...
If you are booked to come let me know, and expect surprises!
The event is sold out but you can join the waiting list at
billetto.co.uk/e/zoinks-the...
If you are booked to come let me know, and expect surprises!
Zoinks! The Spooky Folklore Behind Scooby-Doo
All events start at 19:00, for 19:15, please do not be late. Presented by Mark Norman Mystery Incor...
billetto.co.uk
May 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I’m delighted to be taking my Scooby-Doo folklore live show Zoinks! to London on Tuesday with a performance for @miskatonicihs.bsky.social
The event is sold out but you can join the waiting list at
billetto.co.uk/e/zoinks-the...
If you are booked to come let me know, and expect surprises!
The event is sold out but you can join the waiting list at
billetto.co.uk/e/zoinks-the...
If you are booked to come let me know, and expect surprises!
HELL TOR 2025 Special guest announcement - STEPHEN VOLK
"Stephen Volk has made a name for himself as one of the UK's leading purveyors of soul-chilling horror" - SciFi Now
More guest announcements soon.
Tickets will go on sale in June
#exeterphoenix #helltor
"Stephen Volk has made a name for himself as one of the UK's leading purveyors of soul-chilling horror" - SciFi Now
More guest announcements soon.
Tickets will go on sale in June
#exeterphoenix #helltor
May 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
HELL TOR 2025 Special guest announcement - STEPHEN VOLK
"Stephen Volk has made a name for himself as one of the UK's leading purveyors of soul-chilling horror" - SciFi Now
More guest announcements soon.
Tickets will go on sale in June
#exeterphoenix #helltor
"Stephen Volk has made a name for himself as one of the UK's leading purveyors of soul-chilling horror" - SciFi Now
More guest announcements soon.
Tickets will go on sale in June
#exeterphoenix #helltor
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Been meaning to give @hauntedmagazine.bsky.social a plug for ages. The latest issue is loads of fun for fans of Uncanny and anyone who loves a good ghost story, with haunted English pyramids, the Edinburgh Vaults, Borley Rectory, and the woman who married a ghost! Love it.
April 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Been meaning to give @hauntedmagazine.bsky.social a plug for ages. The latest issue is loads of fun for fans of Uncanny and anyone who loves a good ghost story, with haunted English pyramids, the Edinburgh Vaults, Borley Rectory, and the woman who married a ghost! Love it.