John Portanova

Two boys pose for soccer pictures in their uniforms and holding soccer balls.

Last weekend we wrapped up soccer season, the first where both boys took part. They both did great and had a lot of fun playing with their teams. We'll miss cheering for the Raptors and the Doritos every week. Till next season!

Letterboxd recent activity log with ratings: Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) 4 stars At Close Range (1986) 3 1/2 stars The Last Seduction (1994) 3 stars Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) 3 1/2 stars

#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched

Stats, ability to change posters (all theatrical all the time please), and no ads duking it out for favorite.

Now that Halloween is in the rearview, don't forget to vote!

That's awesome! Glad you enjoyed it.

Bye, ghosts. I love you: The happy guy saying goodbye to the ghosts

November 1st

Dark Water (2002)
The Spiral Staircase (1946)
The Edge (1997)
Troll Hunter (2010)
The Lost World (1925)

All films tagged ‘31-days-of-halloween-2025’ by John Portanova All films tagged ‘31-days-of-halloween-2025’ by John Portanova

Went a little ham on horror last month and watched double the amount of movies that I usually do.

My #Top5FirstViews were:
Dark Water (2002)
The Spiral Staircase (1946)
The Edge (1997)
Troll Hunter (2010)
The Lost World (1925)

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A family smiles in their Halloween costumes in their home. Mom is a cat, Dad is The Karate Kid, and two young boys are ninjas.

A young boy poses in his Halloween ninja costume.

A young boy poses in his Halloween ninja costume.

Two young boys pose in their Halloween ninja costumes.

Happy Halloween from the Portanovas!

Letterboxd recent activity log with ratings: Trick 'r Treat (2009) 3 1/2 stars Them (2006) 4 stars Shallow Grave (1987) 3 stars Frostbiter: Wrath of the Wendigo (1995) 3 stars

Halloween, #LetterboxdFriday, and the last day of the #scvpsychochallenge. Best day ever?
#LastFourWatched

Movie poster for The Deadly Spawn (1983)

#31DaysofHalloween Movie 31:
The Deadly Spawn (1983)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
31. I REMEMBER HALLOWEEN: This night, anything goes.

Checking out the Synapse 4K of this micro-budget classic to close out Shocktober.

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Movie poster for Them (2006)

#31DaysofHalloween Movie 30:
Them (2006)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
30. DEVIL’S NIGHT: Mischief, mayhem or pranks - oh my!

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24 Hrs Ghost Story (1997) DVD cover

#31DaysofHalloween Movie 29:
24 Hrs Ghost Story (1997)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
29. “OCCULT”URAL CENTER: This one’s gotta have a supernatural hotspot in it.

A haunted convenience store is totally my jam and Francis Ng is hilarious throughout.

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Movie poster for The Last of Sheila (1973)

#31DaysofHalloween Movie 28:
The Last of Sheila (1973)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
28. THIS IS JEOPARDY: Ken says you must solve the clues to survive the predicament.

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Join FANGORIA In Preserving Horror History With The FIRST IN FRIGHT Compendium First in Fright: The FANGORIA Compendium is a limited-edition hardcover book and digital archive project preserving Fango’s history, featuring restored imagery, retrospectives and contributions from Carpenter, Barker, Mancini, Savini and more - here's how YOU can get involved.

First in Fright: The FANGORIA Compendium is a limited-edition hardcover book and digital archive project preserving Fango’s history, featuring restored imagery, retrospectives and contributions from Carpenter, Barker, Mancini, Savini and more - here's how YOU can get involved.

Movie poster for Devil Doll (1964)

#31DaysofHalloween Movie 27:
Devil Doll (1964)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
27. TRANCING AND HYPNOTISM: Gold watches ain’t just for retirement.

The Continental cut on the Vinegar Syndrome Blu is surprisingly sleazy for a black & white doll movie.

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Movie poster for Lighthouse (1999)

#31DaysofHalloween Movie 26:
Lighthouse (1999)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
26. THAR SHE GLOWS: There be a light house in this plot.

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Movie poster for The Cat (1992)

#31DaysofHalloween Movie 25:
The Cat (1992)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
25. ELECTRIC SLIP’n’SLIDE: Wriggle your way through a sloppy/goopy good time flick.

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I'm a big fan of The Fall. On this rewatch Cell didn't work for me as well as my Fall 4K rewatch a few months ago.

Smart on you for waiting! Trying to decide if Dangerous Animals could in any way be considered a Christmas movie before I watch it.

Joe Bob needs to stop showing Shudder Exclusives I just watched 2 months ago. #TheLastDriveIn #ClowninaCornfield #Splatterween

Movie poster for The Cell (2000)

#31DaysofHalloween Movie 24:
The Cell (2000)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
24. IN YOUR DREAMS: Heavy on the dream sequence, Jack.

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Two boys smile during their school pictures. The younger brother on the left and the older on the right.

Henry dressed up while Wyatt showed off the gap in his teeth and love of Kirby. Love these pictures from the first year both boys are in elementary school together!

Letterboxd recent activity log with ratings: Wrong Turn (2021) 2 1/2 stars The Edge (1997) 3 1/2 stars The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2025) 2 stars Wrong Turn 6: Last Resort (2014) 2 stars

Watching more horror movies this October than I have any previous year thanks to the #scvpsychochallenge and a stack of Blu-rays I need to get through.
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched

Movie poster for The Edge (1997)

#31DaysofHalloween Movie 23:
The Edge (1997)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
23. SURVIVORS?: If anything walks away from a plane crash, the chances of it being healthy are pretty slim.

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Donate to Support Angela and David After Devastating Theft, organized by Heather Pilder Olson I'm starting this campaign to help friends and beloved community… Heather Pilder Olson needs your support for Support Angela and David After Devastating Theft

I've worked with Angela and David many times. They are two of the most supportive people in the Washington film scene and now they could use our help. Please share or donate if you can so that they can continue to work while recovering from an awful theft at their acting studio last weekend.

Movie poster for Dark August (1976)

#31DaysofHalloween Movie 22:
Dark August (1976)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
22. WRECK TANGLE: Rubberneck a car crash scene.

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Deep Red #1. Trauma underrated insanity.

Movie poster for Parts: The Clonus Horror (1979)

#31DaysofHalloween Movie 21:
Parts: The Clonus Horror (1979)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
21. TWINNERS CIRCLE: Scientists rejoice! Human cloning has been achieved.

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Movie poster for Wrong Turn (2003)

#31DaysofHalloween Movie 20:
Wrong Turn (2003)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
20. DANCE DANCE DEVOLUTION: Today’s viewing soiree must some kind of mutant, freak, or genetic mishappening.

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