Mikel Koven
Acting
Known For

An exploration of the cinematic history of the folk horror, from its beginnings in the UK in the late sixties; through its proliferation on British television in the seventies and its many manifestations, culturally specific, in other countries; to its resurgence in the last decade.
Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror

A High Rising Productions documentary on the short-lived craze of Italian cannibal films in the '70s and '80s, featuring interviews with Umberto Lenzi, Ruggero Deodato, Sergio Martino, Giovanni Lombardo Radice, and Robert Kerman. Featured on the Grindhouse Releasing Blu-ray for "Cannibal Ferox" in the US, and the upcoming UK Blu-ray for "Zombi Holocaust" by 88 Films.
Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film

A look back at the storied career of the late, great exploitation director Umberto Lenzi - as told through the director, in one of his last substantial sit-down interviews, colleagues and critics.
All Eyes on Lenzi: The Life and Times of the Italian Exploitation Titan
Documentary about Mario Bava's film "The Girl Who Knew Too Much" and its impact on the Giallo genre.
All About the Girl: Memories of a Giallo Gem
Documentary about the later works of director Lucio Fulci with special focus on "A Cat in the Brain".
Brain Food: Analysing Late Day Fulci

A documentary feature that explores 1973's Messiah of Evil in the context of American independent cinema of the 70s, as well as examining the film's allegiance to several subgenres of horror.
What the Blood Moon Brings: Messiah of Evil, A New American Nightmare
A video discussion about Lucio Fulci's classic Giallo "Don't Torture a Duckling".
Giallo a la Campagna
An analysis of Italian director Sergio Martino's Giallo films of the 1970s.