Mark T. Bates (Writer)

The weird and wonderful ‘Audition’ from Director Takashi Miike (Ichi The Killer) released #onthisday in 1999!🔥

A perfect example of slow-burning dread ... with a truly unforgettable pay off!🩸

#audition #takashimiike #japanesehorror

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2026 brings us new Tremblay and new Malerman … 📚

… and I’m here for both!🔥

#paultremblay // #joshmalerman

#horrorfiction #thrillers #scifi #dystopianfiction

New copies of FANGORIA & SCREAM magazines have landed!🔥

#fangoria // #screamhorrormag

Both staple reads throughout the year for me!🩸

#horrormovies #thrillers #horrorfiction

GET OUT was the debut feature-length movie from writer / director Jordan Peele (Us / Nope) ... and it released #onthisday in 2017!🔥

#getout #jordanpeele #psychlogicalhorror #thriller

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Just added an import copy of ‘Freddy’s Nightmares’ to the collection!🔥

I’ve not seen any of these episodes since I was a teenager - I remember them being quite low budget … time to see if they hold up!🩸

#anightmareonelmstreet #freddysnightmares #horror #fantasy #wescraven

Robert Eggers’ 17th century Folk-Horror masterpiece - THE VVITCH - released in cinemas ten years ago today!🔥

… and it was stunning debut from the auteur film-maker! 🎥

#thevvitch #roberteggers #folkhorror

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Horror haul!🩸

‘ITCH!’ From Gemma Amor - I was taken with the promise of a blend of Body-Horror and Folk-Horror! 📚

I really enjoyed ‘The Keeper’ - exquisite slow-burning dread from Osgood Perkins …

‘Howling II’ is a definite guilty pleasure! 🐺

#horror #thrillers

‘Dreaded Bliss’ 💔

Till death us do part …

This Valentine’s weekend, check out my dark alternative love-story - part of ‘The Curious Dark’ collection!🔥

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#shortstory #horrorfiction #indiewriter

Got time to Kill !?👇

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Horror Haul!🩸

‘Acquired Taste’ - Clay McLeod Chapman

‘The Devils’ (1971) from Director Ken Russell has a fantastic performance from Oliver Reed, while ‘The Innocents’ (1961) is a creeping slow-burn adaptation of the 1898 gothic-novella ‘The Turn Of Screw’

#horrorstories #thrillers

Was very happy to see that my creepy debut novella - ‘The Curse of Six’ - has been nominated in the best Horror category of the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards!🔥

#smallspecbookswards // #thecurseofsix

‘The Curse of Six’ is available on paperback & ebook👇

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Delighted that my short story ‘Snow’ was featured on the Creepy Podcast’s (www.creepypod.com) recent ‘Below The Land Of Oz’ episode!🩸

You can stream the full show here (the spine chilling narration of ‘Snow’ starts at the 29:00 minute mark!)👇

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… have you explored the horrors of ‘The Curse of Six !?🩸

If not & you would like an ebook in return for an honest review … then please send me a private message!

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I have SIX free ebooks to share 📚

You can also buy a paperback here:

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Kult-Zilla’s – Essential Horror Movies of 1986! Love Horror Movies … Enjoy Horror Fiction !?👇 Buy ‘The Curse of Six’ on paperback or ebook: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 1. // The Fly Videodrome (1983) director David Cronenberg’s critically acclaimed remake of this 19…

Essential Horror Movies of 1986!🔥

Check out my - www.kult-zilla.com - feature as we explore the very best in Horror … from 40 years ago!

#horror🩸#scifi #psychologicalthrillers

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Horror Haul! 📼

The original 1989 version of Susan Hill’s ‘The Woman In Black’ is absolutely spine chilling!

‘The Church’ // ‘Bloodlust: Subspecies III’🩸

‘Black Phone 2’ and ‘Shelby Oaks’ were both solid release from 2025 …

#horror #thrillers #ghoststory #vampires

‘The Beauty’ // ‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’🔥

Two TV shows I’ve been really enjoying so far in 2026!

‘The Beauty’ is stylish and OTT … kind of like ‘The Substance’ meets ‘The X Files’🩸

‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’ is a welcome return to Westeros! ⚔️🛡️

#bodyhorror #fantasy

‘The Girl In The Video’ 📼

Michael David Wilson weaves an interesting tale which warns us of our excessive consumption of social media.

He takes a look at the possible dangers lurking behind the screen, in a tale of obsession, voyeurism, and extreme paranoia …

#psychlogicalthriller

So I recieved this rather intriguing proposition in my inbox over night … but I think they may have got the wrong email address !? 😂

‘King Sorrow’ is an absolutely stunning book though! 🐉

#joehill #kingsorrow #bookscammers

‘The Curse of Six’ & ‘Strangest Fiction Vol. 3’ are both available on paperback or ebook!🩸

Check out my Linktree:

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… do you dare to explore the horrors of the CURSE !?

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#horrorfiction #psychlogicalthrillers #indieauthor

I’m looking forward to diving in!

Horror Haul! 📚

A handful of new paperbacks acquired over the last couple of weeks … and the TBR pile keeps growing! 🔥

#lylaintheflesh // #ahotdoseofhell // #thelamb // #tenderistheflesh // #eroticism // #horror // #thrillers // #folkhorror // #bodyhorror 🩸

‘Carmilla’🩸- Sheridan Le Fanu (1872)

Pre-Dating ‘Dracula’ by over 25 years, ‘Carmilla’ is a subtler story - but one which is an engaging read which explores loneliness, infatuation, manipulation and Horror in a thoroughly alluring way!

#carmilla #vampire #gothichorror

Re:Visiting – ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’ (1996) Buy ‘The Curse of Six’ on paperback or ebook from Amazon: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 In 1996, there was no film-maker cooler than Quentin Tarantino. His directorial debut Reservoir Dogs (1992) was an indie-hit which f…

‘From Dusk Till Dawn’ (1996)🔥

Take a look back as I explore the classic Robert Rodriguez directed / Quentin Tarantino written Vampire-flick … released 30 years ago!🩸

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#fromdusktilldawn #horror #vampire

Got time to Kill !?👇

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First book read of 2026!🔥

‘At Dark I Become Loathsome’ - By Eric LaRocca

Dark and provocative … a disturbing journey into the mind of a deeply troubled individual. LaRocca is a master at pushing boundaries, taking you places you never thought possible!

#horror #transgressivefiction

Very cool throw-back thriller … stylish, sexy, and with a good dose of humour. An engaging mystery with a satisfying conclusion!

Checking out a matinee of ‘The Housemaid’ this afternoon … not read the book and going in pretty blind, but have heard good things about this one!🔥

#thehousemaid #thriller #sydneysweeney

Arrow Video Blu Ray Haul! 📼

A handful of cool #HorrorMovies from the collection! 🔥

‘Blood And Black Lace’ (1964)

‘The Bird With The Crystal Plumage’ (1970)

‘Season Of The Witch’ (1972)

‘City Of The Living Dead’ (1980)

‘Creepshow 2’ (1987)

‘Bride Of Re-Animator’ (1990)

STRANGEST FICTION ANTHOLOGY VOL. 3 is out now! 🔥

Featuring ‘A Burnt Offering’ - my eerie supernatural post-WWII tale exploring the Horrors of PTSD!🩸

#horrorstories // #strangestfiction

Available on paperback & ebook👇

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Family cinema trip to check out ANACONDA completed! 🐍

And I must say it was probably the funniest film I’ve seen from the whole of 2025 … genuinely had us all chuckling away throughout! 🔥

#AnacondaMovie #darkcomedy #adventurefilm

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Thanks mate … looking forward to checking out your forthcoming release!