Clive Barker's Salomé & The Forbidden (1998)

In 1970's Liverpool, Clive Barker and a small group of friends from college made two short films, unseen by the general public until 1998. "Salome" (1973) and "The Forbidden" (1978) feature early footage of Barker, who also did most of the special effects, and Doug Bradley, who went on to fame as Pinhead in the "Hellraiser" films. - The Forbidden (circa 1975-1978) is a Faustian tale of mystery and redemption, in which Peter Atkins plays a Faust character who meets a "Spirit in the Woods", and probably strikes a bargain for power and physical pleasures, as portrayed by his love scene with Lynne Darnell. It was finally assembled in its definitive version in 1998 (it was incomplete for over 20 years) under Clive's supervision. - Salomé (1973) based on Oscar Wilde's play of Salome. It is a black and white silent film, with a minimalist score, very moody, lots of deep shadows and striking images.