Mark Kermode's distinctive, frequently intense, and occasionally frightening film critiques have garnered a devoted following in the UK. His career in film journalism and broadcasting began in the 1980s, following his graduation from Manchester University, where he earned his Ph.D. in English, with a dissertation focused on horror fiction.
After a brief stint as a van driver, during which he claims to have been appointed film critic after an unfortunate van-related incident, Kermode transitioned to writing for various publications, including City Life, Time Out, and the NME. He has since contributed to a wide range of publications, including The Independent, The Guardian, Vox, Empire, Flicks, Fangoria, and Neon.
In the early 1990s, Kermode ventured into radio broadcasting, presenting and contributing to various programs and shows on BBC radio networks. He also worked as a film critic and presenter for Channel 4's "Extreme Cinema" strand, introducing notorious films such as Crash (1996) and Man Bites Dog (1992). Additionally, he has written and presented numerous documentaries for Channel 4 and the BBC, including "On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'" (2000),"Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film" (2000),"The Fear of God: 25 Years of 'The Exorcist'" (1998),and "The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'" (2000),among others.
