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Michael Varrati

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Filmmaker/screenwriter of a bunch of indie horror flicks and some made-for-TV movies your mom likes. Co-host of Midnight Mass.

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Truly.

04.03.2026 23:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Never fully letting go of the fact that there’s a Dashboard Confessional music video set inside Doctor Octopus’ lab.

04.03.2026 23:17 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

04.03.2026 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Truly! And hot take: I loved their spin-off TV series. Some good hijinks!

04.03.2026 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
a black and white edit that reads "the future includes trans people". around the text is a floral pattern. the image is grainy

a black and white edit that reads "the future includes trans people". around the text is a floral pattern. the image is grainy

the future is for trans people

04.03.2026 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1985    πŸ” 776    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 3

The Lone Gunmen are so underrated!

04.03.2026 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That's because the lyrics start coming and they don't stop coming.

04.03.2026 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRIAN!!!

04.03.2026 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Following up to say that it was by sheer coincidence that this episode was released on Catherine O'Hara's birthday, but that makes it feel all the more apt. As you'll hear, everyone on this recording spoke of her legacy with absolute reverence and love. I'm proud of this discussion and celebration.

04.03.2026 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A film still from 1988's BEETLEJUICE, featuring Beetlejuice, as played by Michael Keaton, in carnival regalia with a hat that looks like a carousel and outstretched arms that have transformed into strong man hammers.

A film still from 1988's BEETLEJUICE, featuring Beetlejuice, as played by Michael Keaton, in carnival regalia with a hat that looks like a carousel and outstretched arms that have transformed into strong man hammers.

It's showtime! On this week's @midnightmasspod.bsky.social, Peaches and I are celebrating 1988's BEETLEJUICE! Comic book icon David M. Booher and drag legend Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy join us to talk sandworms, shrimp cocktails, and Catherine O'Hara! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...

04.03.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

It’s the PERFECT time to put on Akira.

04.03.2026 07:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, you need to ask yourself if maybe you're eating pizza wrong.

04.03.2026 07:06 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's like asking if Willy Wonka gives regular factory tours.

04.03.2026 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

THE RING. Or, as I like to call it, "...well, actually."

04.03.2026 01:10 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s actually FEWER MisΓ©rables

03.03.2026 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4218    πŸ” 800    πŸ’¬ 47    πŸ“Œ 34

Personally, I'd love to host THE TRAITORS: ALL VAMPIRES edition.

03.03.2026 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

High drama AND high camp? We love to see it.
Always happy to cheer on a @trip.bsky.social page-turner!

03.03.2026 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A pastoral house on a hillside.

A pastoral house on a hillside.

Get ready! At midnight, we're releasing an all-new episode celebrating a movie that brings you the cutting edge in bio-exorcism!

03.03.2026 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Would you have preferred the more direct tagline "Smell Hell"?

03.03.2026 05:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I think it's also further cementing my Roberta Findlay affinity

03.03.2026 05:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I once gifted the one-sheet for this movie to a friend of mine and, as far as I'm aware, she still has it hanging in her home.

03.03.2026 05:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hollywood To Homeless: One Horror Screenwriter’s Nightmare How the writer behind several genre favorites found himself living in his car.

Proud to give this piece from @toddfarmer.bsky.social an online home, 11 years after its first publication. www.fangoria.com/hollywood-to...

03.03.2026 02:26 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Your dad's a man of taste!

03.03.2026 04:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Truly!

03.03.2026 03:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I would say this on any day, but today more than ever: If you've never seen the singular season wonder that is THE ADVENTURES OF BRISCO COUNTY JR., you owe it to yourself to experience one of the most joyous, adventure-filled romps of Bruce Campbell's career.

03.03.2026 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
A poster for a "Special 2-Day Halloween Celebration" starring Divine as THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN. The poster features drag and cult cinema icon Divine dressed as the Bride of Frankenstein, standing with her heel atop Frankenstein's monster, who lays on the ground, alarmed. This particular poster advertises the event as taking place at The I Beam at 1748 Haight Street in San Francisco, CA

A poster for a "Special 2-Day Halloween Celebration" starring Divine as THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN. The poster features drag and cult cinema icon Divine dressed as the Bride of Frankenstein, standing with her heel atop Frankenstein's monster, who lays on the ground, alarmed. This particular poster advertises the event as taking place at The I Beam at 1748 Haight Street in San Francisco, CA

While iterations of the Bride are a topic of discourse, might I point your attention to the Halloween season of 1982, wherein the iconic Divine appeared as the monstrous madame at several promotional events. The posters from these gigs alone are collector's items. Queer horror excellence, indeed.

03.03.2026 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Don't clam up.

03.03.2026 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Same! With lots of vintage photographs!

02.03.2026 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I still can't believe Pixar made a movie about Dennis Hopper and his family.

02.03.2026 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Haha.

02.03.2026 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0