
Stuart Ashen
Acting
Biography
Stuart Clive Ashen, commonly known by his online alias Ashens, is a British comedian, critic, animator, actor, author, producer and online reviewer of various products; his reviews usually include distinctive toys, video games and food.
Known For

The most comprehensive retrospective of the '80s action film genre ever made.
In Search of the Last Action Heroes

Weekly YouTube show starring Barry Lewis and Stuart Ashens.
Barshens

Spoof technology magazine show by Stuart Ashen and Karen Hayley.
Back Space

Internet legend Stuart Ashen welcomes you to the fabulous palace of electronic misinformation known as the Tech Dump.
Ashen's Tech Dump

An evil organisation that creates superpowered reanimated humans known as Proxies want to recover a flash drive contains secret data from Ashens, his neighbour Tom and a unique Proxy.
The Proxy

Turn Back is a folk horror film told in reverse, inspired by the East Anglian folk legend of Black Shuck, a ghostly black dog that roams the Fens.
Turn Back

Demonic escapades of an ex-child program star and a demonic, mass-murdering essence, Noseybonk.
Noseybonk Returns

Ashens goes on a quest to find the legendary and elusive piece of electronic tech known only as the GameChild.
Ashens and the Quest for the Gamechild

Evacuated from their home, two teenage sisters unite with fellow survivors and escape London by river to embark on an odyssey across the badlands of Britain.
The Darkest Dawn

With a central theme of the medical macabre, Amicus Productions' new anthology draws inspiration from the iconic British horror label's 1960s and '70s classics “Dr. Terror’s House of Horrors,” “Tales from the Crypt” and “Asylum,” and spotlights four tales rooted in the works of revered authors such as H.P. Lovecraft, Ambrose Bierce and E.F. Benson.
In the Grip of Terror

Langford, a 17th century alchemist is caught in a time loop that slowly starts to drain his life force.
The Titan's Eagle

A group have signed up to a mysterious lottery with disturbingly high stakes, where their thirst for dominance blinds them to the risk they take.
Another Game

To celebrate 300 episodes of the CheapShow podcast, Paul and Eli put on their biggest live show to date - a two hour epic full of special guests including Paul Rose (Mr Biffo), Sanja Rose, Stuart Ashen, Ethan Lawrence, Octavious King, Sooz Kempner, Paul Putner, Brian Wecht and Pat Sharp! Filmed at The Harrow Arts Centre on Saturday 13th of August, 2022.
CheapShow 300: Live

GoldenEra is a documentary that tells the story of the creation and legacy of the video game GoldenEye 007 (1997) for the Nintendo 64.
GoldenEra

A heist like no other! A motley crew of misfits hunt down an infamous 80's arcade game that can supposedly control people's minds. But is the legend all that it appears? Can the No-Confidence Crew get to it before it's too late? And what do lawnmowers have to do with it? The clock is ticking...
Ashens and the Polybius Heist

The Chef Excellence Mysteries is a Short Cartoon Series created for Stuart Ashens YouTube Channel.
The Chef Excellence Mysteries

In this sequel to the acclaimed videogame comedy PRESS START, the world's most inexplicably accomplished evil sorcerer, Count Vile, has returned from Hades for a new bid at global domination. With original champions Zack and Sam already in his clutches, it's up to their estranged, ultraviolent comrade Lin-Ku and the bubbly, positive-thinking Princess Xanna to save them – and the world – from disaster. PRESS START 2 CONTINUE also adds fan favorite characters from the "Press Start Adventures" animated web series including the sardonic vampire lord Vlad (David S. Humphrey, Sonic Adventure 2 & Jack Keane), sinister succubus Morgan Le Slay, and white-haired assassin Scarthcaroth. Web personalities Noah Antwiler, Stuart Ashen, Lindsey "Z" Briggs, and X-Strike Studios' Tim Ekkebus & Rory O’Boyle also join the cast.
Press Start 2 Continue

One man, one sofa, infinite tat. But what happens when that sofa is gone?
Who Stole My Sofa?

The story of the gaming phenomenon that is Street Fighter II, exploring its origins and its impact on the lives of kids and teenagers worldwide.
Here Comes a New Challenger

This 45 minute making-of documentary takes you behind the scenes on the set of Ashens and the Polybius Heist. Alongside a healthy portion of silly shenanigans from cast & crew, the film offers a unique and raw insight into the tough realities of independent filmmaking. Find out what literally kept the director up all night, what was wrong with Barry's hotel room and what total disaster led to the film being delayed by over six months. It's one hell of a ride, and should be a great watch for anyone who follows the cast or is just interested in low-budget movies in general.