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In 2014, Showtime channel presented a new project to viewers - a series in the popular genre of horror-thriller "Penny Dreadful". The cast and crew are mixed (American and British). The founder, screenwriter, and producer of the project is John Logan, who has such films as "Gladiator", "Aviator", "007: Skyfall" and others.
About the series
The creators of horror announced its release back in 2013. It was then that the president of the channel, D. Nevins, said that the series would be very reasonable and very realistic. Its 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 at that time that such fictional characters as Dorian Gray and Victor Frankenstein lived in it. Filming began in the fall of 2013 and originally took place in the UK before moving to Ireland.
About the plot
The series "Scary Tales" (actors and roles will be presented in the article) will open the viewer's eyes to the troubled Victorian London, which literally hid in anticipation of the approaching danger. Its inhabitants are carefree and engrossed in the present day, going about their daily routine, they do not notice signs of future changes. Evil spirits from the worst nightmares are already gathering on the streets of the city, capable of terrifying even the most persistent. The viewer is familiar with many of them: the handsome D. Gray, the scientist Frankenstein on hand with his terrifying brainchild, the charming count from Transylvania and many others. They all start hunting for the souls of people. But you can't do without the main character. In the Penny Dreadful series, whose actors are as varied as the characters, he is alone.
Horror was renewed for a third season in 2015. All series are interconnected and tell a single storyline. The cast is impressive, so let's focus on the main characters.
Ethan Chandler (Josh Hartnett)
Charming American with a dark past by fate found himself in the darkest corners of the English capital. With shooting skills to perfection, he helps the medium Vanessa and Malcolm in all their affairs. Charming and attractive so much that he is spoiled by female attention. Behind a tough exterior lies a kind heart. However, he has a secret: with the rising of the full moon, he becomes uncontrollable and very strong.
Vanessa Ives (Eva Green)
Many actors of the series "Penny Dreadful"are recognized stars, including the magnificent and mysterious Eva Green. She is perfect for the role of a medium. A beautiful woman has become a desired object for the dark forces. Greene's character has supernatural powers, as well as a seductive beauty that can drive any man insane. With the gift of foresight and excellent intuition, she is the only one who is able to see what awaits the city in the future.
Dorian Gray (Reeve Carney)
The character of O. Wilde's book of the same name appears before the viewer's eyes as a young and handsome young man. He is immortal, rich and completely corrupted by addictions. However, this in no way affects his appearance, because instead of him, a portrait painted many years ago is aging.
Malcolm Murray (Timothy D alton)
One of the reasons to watch the series "Penny Dreadful" is the actors participating in it. The favorite of women Timothy D alton appears in the guise of a British explorer and traveler. The misfortune that happened to his daughter Mina forced him to abandon distant wanderings, and now he is forced, together with Vanessa, to look for ways to correct the mistakes of the past. He is harsh and suffers from pangs of conscience. He replaced his father for Vanessa, but the relationship between them is not as clear as it seems, because deep down the man understands that the medium is involved in the disappearance of his daughter.
Victor Frankenstein (Harry Treadaway)
Another literary character in the Penny Dreadful storyline. The main actors appear in every episode. Inseparably with Frankenstein in the story, there is also a creature he created, performed by Rory Kinnear. A magnificent scientist, whose genius borders on madness, is young and has a soft and kind heart. With deep knowledge of the medical field, he learned to revive the dead.
Brona Croft (Billie Piper)
Initially, Brona is an ordinary townswoman. 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. An American is looking for a cure for his beloved and turns to Frankenstein out of hopelessness. However, the scientist has his own plans for the body of a dying girl.
The series "Scary Tales" (actors, photos of characters and frames from the film are available in the article) is certainly a new and promising direction in terms of the genre.
Impressive horror attracts attention from the first minutes and for two seasons keeps the intrigue that allows you to keep the viewer in suspense. It is unbanal and excludes stereotypes, it is impossible to predict it. This is evidenced by the 2014 TV Critics' Choice Award for Most Anticipated New Series, as well as numerous awards, including "Satellite".
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