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The official, personal website of Alexander Gordon Smith, author of The INVENTORS, ESCAPE FROM FURNACE, The FURY and The DEVIL'S ENGINE

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Behind Carol: the photographers who influenced Todd Haynes’ award-winning film

Simon Pegg Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters |

Vertigo video essay - cinematic influence

The Lost Boys - the vampires attack

Pan's Labyrinth - The Pale Man article

Teacher of English with responsibility of key stage 3

Film Academy Shorts

The Lost Boys opening

Year 9 Poetry research

Farrand on Film: GCSE Film Studies, Component 1: US Films

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Parents Evening :: Year 10

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Vacancies

December 2026 Mock Examinations

Hartismere Technical Theatre

In the news: PHP Vulnerability

Autumn Term 2 Sports Clubs

Parents Evening :: Year 12

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Just For Fun ZEN English Key Stage 3 Trips GCE Buster Keaton Fallen Angels Hartismere Competition Mocks Mrs Davy Vertigo Aesthetics Dracula Sport Clubs And Activities Creative Poetry Lighting

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