Ken Russell

Flamboyant British film director (1927-2011), noted for his controversial films, among which we count:


 * Women In Love (1969)
 * The Devils (1971)
 * Tommy (1975)
 * Lisztomania (1975)
 * Altered States (1980)
 * Gothic (1986)
 * Lair of the White Worm (1988)

Provides examples of


 * Animal Motifs: He uses snakes and snake-related imagry in all of his films.
 * Corrupt Church: A frequent theme in his entire oeuvre.
 * Soundtrack Dissonance
 * Surreal Horror
 * What Do You Mean It Wasn't Made on Drugs?: A frequent question regarding his surreal movies.