the 1980s, the Scala Cinema was known for its Shock Around The Clock horror all-nighters which would programme films such as The Living Dead at the Manchester Morgue and Martin. Shock Around The Clock would be a precursor to the London FrightFest Film Festival, which ran in the 21st Century at various cinemas in and around Leicester Square. Alleged assault on Wargasm singer Sam Matlock Wargasm singer Sam Matlock stated that security staff at Scala had assaulted him, where the bouncers "dragged" him into the toilets, "slammed his head against the toilet seat" and "held his head in the toilet bowl". Scala banned the bouncers involved from the club. Notes and references External links – official site 1999 establishments in England Buildings and structures in the London Borough of Camden Music venues completed in 1999 Former cinemas in London Scala Tourist attractions in the London Borough of Camden Theatres completed in 1911 1911 establishments in England