The Grand Guignol

Prepare yourself as we embark on a sordid and macabre tour through the story of Le Theatre du Grand-Guignol, the theatre of horror that entertained and terrified Parisian audiences for 65 years, leaving behind an incredible legacy that continues to inspire film and theater makers to this very day. Content warning - this one isn't for the squeamish or prudish! Sources: The Grand Guignol : Theatre of Fear and Terror by Mel Gordon Grand-Guignol: The French Theatre of Horror (Exeter Performance Studies) by Richard J. Hand and Michael Wilson Deák, František. “Théâtre Du Grand Guignol.” The Drama Review: TDR, vol. 18, no. 1, 1974, pp. 34–43. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/1144859. Accessed 15 Jun. 2022. Gerould, Daniel, and Oscar Méténier. “Oscar Méténier and ‘Comédie Rosse’: From the Théâtre Libre to the Grand Guignol.” The Drama Review: TDR, vol. 28, no. 1, 1984, pp. 15–28. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/1145558. Accessed 15 Jun. 2022. "Why the Grand Guignol was so shocking" BBC Culture The Grand Guignol: A Dramaturgical Guide Grand Guignol Online La Naissance de Guignol Video Mentioned in this Episode: CLIVE BARKER'S A-Z OF HORROR - Grand Guignol (BBC2, 1997) Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to get new episodes every Monday! Follow us on IG: themorbidmuseum Email us: themorbidmuseum@gmail.com Artwork: Brittany Schall Music: "Danse Macabre" by Camille Saint-Saens, performed by Kevin MacLeod 2022 All Rights Reserved