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Reece Shearsmith opens up about his dark creative obsessions
Original: Severed hands, crushed bones and a ‘monstrous mermaid with sharp teeth’: Reece Shearsmith on his dark obsessions By Fion
Reece Shearsmith, co-creator of The League of Gentlemen and Inside No 9, has given an interview discussing the dark themes that run through his work, from severed hands to a 'monstrous mermaid with sharp teeth'. The conversation ties into his new book, which combines myth and memoir, exploring the gothic unease that has defined his career in comedy and horror.
Why now: Interest in Shearsmith's new book and his distinctive blend of comedy and gothic horror.
Reece ShearsmithThe League of GentlemenInside No 9The Guardian
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- Severed hands, crushed bones and a ‘monstrous mermaid with sharp teeth’: Reece Shearsmith on his dark obsessions By Fiona Sturges The League of Gentlemen and Inside No 9 co-creator has always displayed a sense of gothic unease, and his new book combines myth, memoir – and his… · guardianfeeds@rssfeed.media · 1
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