Goth

Anja Huwe realised things were about to change for Xmal Deutschland in 1982, when they opened for Cocteau Twins. Up until then, the band had been a creative experiment concocted by five women in Hamburg’s small but productive punk scene. Now, embarking on a UK-wide tour and recently signed to 4AD, the experiment was starting to look like it could become a phenomenon.“I wanted to be part of a band but not really the front person,” remembers vocalist Anja Huwe. “When we had our first gig with the Cocteau Twins, that was…

Red carpets can be a bit of a battleground for the most eye-catching and conversation-starting outfits, and the Dune: Part Two press events have been no exception. Recently, Zendaya (or Z-3PO as I have started calling her) showed up wearing a silver robot look befitting a Star Wars premiere. Now it's Z's Dune 2 co-star Rebecca Ferguson stealing the carpet spotlight, unveiling an ensemble effortlessly blending gothic allure with high fashion. This remarkable look seriously gives Zendaya's iconic robot look a run for its…

An extra has alleged in a Los Angeles court filing that British actor Mia Goth kicked him in the head on the set of slasher film MaXXXine.James Hunter, a background actor on the latest instalment in the X series, which follows on from the success of X and Pearl, claims he was covered in fake blood and told to lie in the ground and play dead for a scene filmed in April 2023.In his lawsuit, he alleges he “laid in the dirt for several hours, enduring ants and mosquitoes” during a scene in which Goth was supposed to step over…

A background actor involved in the movie has initiated a lawsuit against British actor Mia Goth. The complaint alleges that the 30-year-old actress, known for her role in Infinity Pool, engaged in battery against him and played a role in his unjust termination from the film, which occurred after he filed a complaint against her. The lawsuit also names the film's director, Ti West, and studio A24. A photograph of British actor Mia Goth for the Looking for Juliet 2020 Pirelli Calendar. (REUTERS) According to…

The list of celebrity scandals for 2024 is off to a screaming start, but nobody could have guessed what sort of alleged impropriety 30-year-old Pearl and MaXXXine star, Mia Goth, had coming her way in the new year. All this and more is the subject of a recent lawsuit, filed against A24, Goth, and MaXXXine director Ti West. The details are harrowing. The claims? Sobering. The odds of another movie in the X franchise coming out in the wake of these claims: Probably unaffected. Did Mia Goth boot a guy from MaXXXine in more…

Mia Goth has been sued by a background actor, who accused her of intentionally kicking him in the head during a scene for Maxxxine. Director Ti West and A24 were also named in the complaint, filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, over the alleged injury the actor suffered during the shooting of the last installment of the horror trilogy, which also includes X and Pearl.  In the scene, Hunter was told to lay down in the dirt and play dead. “Goth was to run past plaintiff on the ground;…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeMia Goth has been accused of intentionally kicking a background actor in the head during the production of the horror sequel Maxxxine.James Hunter claimed in a lawsuit filed on Friday 12 January, that he was left with a concussion after the alleged incident last April.The film is the third in a trilogy from director Ti West and studio A24, following X and Pearl (both 2022), all of…

A background actor who worked on the film MaXXXine sued Mia Goth, claiming that Goth intentionally kicked him in the head while filming a scene last April, according to a filing obtained by Rolling Stone. Film distrubutor A24 and the movie’s director Ti West were also named as defendants. Goth was accused of battery while A24 and West, along with Goth, were accused of wrongful termination. Reps for Goth and West didn’t immediately reply to Rolling Stone’s request for comment. A rep for A24 couldn’t…

Lies of P is a dark, steampunk take on the legend of Pinocchio, and it's due to come out on PC, PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S (plus Game Pass) on September 19th. There's a demo available across all platforms right now, and it'll be live until June 27th. The demo requires an online connection and is free to access. Lies of P comes from prolific South Korean publisher and developer Neowiz. The studio describes the game as an Souls-like action experience, and it's absolutely drenched in dark fantasy vibes.…

Lights dim, the curtain rises, and a world of dark enchantment unfolds on the silver screen. In celebration of World Goth Day, a day that honours the enduring influence of Goth culture, let's take a thrilling cinematic journey through five films that have left an indelible mark on the world of Gothic cinema. From timeless classics to contemporary gems, these movies embrace the mysterious, the macabre, and the hauntingly beautiful, capturing the essence of Goth culture and captivating audiences worldwide. Crimson…