The brilliance of French zombie drama The Returned – which has just, well, returned for Series 2 – is its creepy understatement. The deceased don’t gurgle or stagger; they seek out loved ones, and slide eerily back into their lives. Shot at dusk, every scene is spookily half-lit; just right for the half-living. Then there’s the score from Glasgow post-rockers Mogwai: a chillingly effective mix of subtle, icy melodies, ominous ambient electronics and swells of guitar. Continue reading “Mogwai interview: zombie drama gives band a new lease of life”