EPISODE 158: Attend The Tale of Sweeney Todd

from WHAT'S IN THE PODCAST · host Narcotic Casserole

He shaved the faces of gentlemen who never thereafter were heard of again. Today we delve into the world of Penny Dreadfuls and the Grand Guignol as we explore the history of the most notorious barber on Fleet Street. From the beloved musical all the way back to the legend of Sawney Bean, Sweeney Todd may well have been one of the earliest iterations of the slasher formula that we and love today.Follow Diva From Musical Hell at the following:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MusicalHellBlueSky: @musicalhell.bsky.social

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