In 2014, Showtime TV Channel presentedTV viewers a new project - a series in the horror-thriller genre “Terrible Tales”. The actors and the whole team are mixed (American and British). Founder, screenwriter, as well as the producer of the project - John Logan, in whose piggy bank there are such paintings as “Gladiator”, “Aviator”, “007: Coordinates“ Skyfall ”, etc.
About the show
The creators of horror announced its release back in2013 It was then that the president of the TV channel D.Nevins said that the series would be very reasonable and very realistic. His actions will unfold in the era of Victorian London. This relatively quiet period in the history of England is characterized by the active development of infrastructure, science and the industrial revolution. It was in those times that such fictional characters as Dorian Gray and Victor Frankenstein lived in it. The shooting began in the fall of 2013 and initially took place in the UK, and then was transferred to Ireland.
About the plot
The series "Terrible Tales" (actors and roles will bepresented in the article) will open the eyes of the viewer restless Victorian London, who literally lurked in anticipation of the impending danger. Its inhabitants are careless and passionate about the present, doing daily routine chores, they do not notice signs of future change. On the streets of the city is already going to evil of the worst nightmares, capable of terrifying even the most persistent. The spectator is familiar with many of them: handsome D.Grey, the scientist Frankenstein is on hand with his terrifying brainchild, the charming graph from Transylvania and many others. They all begin to hunt for the souls of people. But without the main character can not do. In the TV series “Scary Tales”, the actors of which are as diverse as the characters, he is one.
Horror was extended for the third season in 2015. All the series are interconnected with each other and tell a single storyline. The cast is impressive, so let's focus on the main characters.
Ethan Chandler (Josh Hartnett)
Очаровательный американец с темным прошлым волей fate turned out to be in the darkest corners of the English capital. Possessing perfect shooting skills, he helps the medium Vanessa and Malcolm in all their affairs. Charming and attractive so much that spoiled by female attention. Behind the harsh appearance lies a good heart. However, he has a secret: with the rising of the full moon, he becomes uncontrollable and very strong.
Vanessa Ives (Eva Green)
Many of the actors in the TV series “Scary Tales” arerecognized stars, including the gorgeous and mysterious Eva Green. It is the best suited for the role of the medium. A beautiful woman has become a desirable object for dark forces. Character Green has supernatural abilities, as well as tempting beauty that can deprive the mind of any man. Possessing the gift of foresight and excellent intuition, she is the only one who is able to see what the city expects in the future.
Dorian Gray (Rive Carney)
Персонаж одноименной книги О.Wilde appears before the eyes of the viewer a young and beautiful young man. He is immortal, rich and absolutely corrupted by destructive habits. However, this in no way reflects on his appearance, because instead of him aging portrait painted many years ago.
Malcolm Murray (Timothy Dalton)
Один из поводов посмотреть сериал «Страшные fairy tales "- the actors involved in it. The favorite of women, Timothy Dalton, appears as a British explorer and traveler. The misfortune with his daughter Mina caused him to abandon his long wanderings, and now he and Vanessa are forced to look for ways to correct the mistakes of the past. He is harsh and suffering from the pangs of conscience. Vanessa, he replaced his father, but the relationship between them is not as straightforward as it seems, because in the depths of his soul a man realizes that the medium is involved in the disappearance of his daughter.
Victor Frankenstein (Harry Treadaway)
Another literary character in the storylineTV series "Scary Tales". Actors cast the main roles in each episode. Incessantly with Frankenstein, the plot also contains a creature created by Rory Kinner. The magnificent scientist, whose genius borders on insanity, is young and has a soft and kind heart. Possessing deep knowledge in the medical field, he learned to revive the dead.
Brona Croft (Billie Piper)
Originally, Brona is an ordinary city dweller.Poverty pushes her into prostitution. She is mortally ill with consumption, treatment for commoners is not available, and the girl is slowly fading away. Feelings flare up between her and Ethan Chandler. The American is looking for medicine for his beloved and for despair turns to Frankenstein. However, the scientist has his own plans for the body of a dying girl.
The series “Scary Tales” (actors, character photos and images from the film are in the article) is definitely a new and promising direction from the point of view of the genre.
Впечатляющий хорорр приковывает внимание с первых minutes and for the past two seasons saves intrigue, allowing to keep the viewer on their toes. It is unbanal and excludes stereotypes, it is impossible to predict. This is evidenced by the choice of television critics in 2014 in the category of the most awaited new series, as well as numerous awards, including Sputnik.
