Recommendation: "Evil Spirits" is a fascinating biography of Oliver Reed, the wild and unpredictable actor known for his boisterous antics on and off the screen. This book delves into Reed's turbulent personal life, exploring his involvement with the underworld and his tumultuous relationships with women. Readers who enjoy gritty biographies filled with larger-than-life characters will find "Evil Spirits" to be a captivating and memorable read.

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Spanning 40 years and including 100 films, Oliver Reed's career began with Hammer Horror films but soon developed into international stardom. In May 1999 he died while making another film ? the hit blockbuster Gladiator. During his life, he became equally well-known for his off-screen exploits and blunt opinions but Cliff Goodwin reveals another side to this complex man, using material from first-hand interviews with Reed's family, friends and colleagues, together with never-before-seen photographs. Contains first-hand interviews with some of Reed's family, friends and colleagues, plus photographs from the family album Gladiator, Reed's last film, was dedicated to him and his performance was well reviewed by the critics.

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