For someone very familiar with Ingrid Garner's other work, "A Hollywood Horror Story" is a spectacular rejection of singularity, and establishes Garner not only as the wonderful performer Fringe audiences already know she is, but as an incredibly versatile performer too.

I was lucky to catch "Eleanor's Story: Life After War", Garner's more well known Fringe production about the life of her grandmother in the Second World War, at Fringe last year, and enjoyed it greatly. "A Hollywood Horror Story" is a very different conceit. Still a historical biography in a way, in this show, Garner details the life of "Vampira", famed horror presenter and actress, from humble beginnings, to international applause, to humble livings again.

Personally, I was already roughly aware of Vampira, as a horror fan myself. However, even those who recognize the name are unlikely to know about the icon to the depth that Garner does. Detailing her career, relationships, public persona, Garner (playwright, in addition to performer) treats Vampira's life and legacy with unholy care, resulting in a clear and full portrait of the life of a magnificent woman.

Already doing herself many favours with a sharp and well-written script, Garner brings it to life with sultry charisma, channeling Vampira as she takes on her persona to perform the show. During the show, she also takes on the voices of Elvis, James Dean, and other Hollywood legends whom Vampira encounters in her journey. She switches between voices seamlessly, and her physical storytelling changes effortlessly too. The show is well researched, but what truly brings it to life is how well performed it is. Squint, you'll believe Vampira is truly there in front of you, back from the dead to terrorize the living.

"A Hollywood Horror Story" is a new, and incredibly successful show from Fringe veteran Ingrid Garner. If you haven't seen it yet, I would run to the Spotlight Cabaret. If you have seen it, I would run back to see it again.

Andrea Noga, Alberta Youth Theatre Collective.