Welcome to The Nasty Pasty, an online compendium featuring articles, essays, videos, podcast episodes, and information on the infamous ‘video nasty’ scare of the 1980s… and beyond!

Discover the films that were seized by police, listen to our analysis on classic cult favourites, or buy some unique goodies for your Blu-Ray/DVD collection!

The Prowler Dear John Letter

 

Why not take a look at our latest Blu-Ray/DVD booklet?

Slip this unique recreation of the ‘Dear John’ letter written by the ill-fated Rosemary from 1981 slasher flick The Prowler (aka Rosemary’s Killer) into your Blu-Ray or DVD copy of Joseph Zito’s brutal stalk ‘n’ slash film. Relive Tom Savini’s graphic kills as you re-read the damning message that causes the vengeful Prowler to go berserk on the night of the prom!

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