Meet the Father and Son Team Who Have Built Their Own Horror Movie Empire — Out of Puppets

The charming coastal town of Barry, nestled in southern Wales, boasts stunning beaches, a rich history as a major coal exporter during the early 20th century, and for aficionados of low-budget horror, it’s often referred to as the ‘Detroit’ of creepy puppet movies. It is from this idyllic seaside locale that Lawrence Fowler and his father Geoff are continuously crafting evil doll films. Lawrence, the son, pens and directs these sinister stories where toy characters engage in malicious acts towards innocent people in ancient castles and countryside mansions. Geoff, a quintessential British inventor, constructs the puppets.

George Gascón Loses Los Angeles District Attorney Race

George Gascón, an advocate for criminal justice reform who became the top prosecutor in Los Angeles County four years ago, marking a significant triumph for the campaign to elect progressive district attorneys, has failed in his bid for re-election.