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Mary Wild

@psycstar.bsky.social

Freudian Cinephile. Feminine jouissance maximalist. Creator of the Projections lecture series. Author of Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema. ๐Ÿงฟ๐Ÿงฌ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ๐Ÿชž๐Ÿ‘ฝ linktr.ee/psycstar

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22.01.2026 13:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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More praise for Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema shop.freud.org.uk/products/psy...

21.01.2026 15:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mary Wild will be presenting her work on Lynchian Women on David Lynchโ€™s birthday, Tuesday, January 20th at 5PM London (9AM Vancouver / 12 NYC / 18:00 Stockholm / 19:00 Beirut). We will be meeting for 2 hours. @psycstar.bsky.social @carlabrahamsson.bsky.social

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16.01.2026 20:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#15 on the Amazon Horror Chart!

12.01.2026 21:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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www.freud.org.uk/event/projec...

07.01.2026 22:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lynchian Women Unravel the mystery of David Lynch's heroinesโ€”dreamlike, dangerous, dazzling. A psychoanalytic deep dive into the feminine unconscious.

LYNCHIAN WOMEN
Online lecture: January 20th, 5pm - 7pm GMT
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lynchian-women-tickets-1968254153156

06.01.2026 21:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much!!
The cover was painted by the supremely talented artist Susana Vilchez @suspiriavilchez.bsky.social

05.01.2026 13:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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www.routledge.com/Psychoanalys...

04.01.2026 21:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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my top 10 this year โœ…

31.12.2025 20:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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21.12.2025 19:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm at a loss to express how thankful and honoured I am receiving your wonderful review! Thank you so much Andrew! ๐Ÿ™

16.12.2025 12:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

When a film writer as beloved and respected as Andrew Pope says that my book is "a classic-in-the-making", it really is a special moment of amazement and gratitude ๐Ÿ˜ญโค๏ธ I'm so happy to get this 5-star review from one of the best and smartest film experts out there! Please read and share this review ๐Ÿ™

16.12.2025 12:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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More praise for Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ

14.12.2025 20:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Tower Cinema Podcast | Patreon What film burned down every preconception you had about cinema?

Host Emily Bennett also recorded part 2 of our conversation that touches specifically on theory relating to The Matrix, you can access it on patreon.com/thetowercinema

11.12.2025 12:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Iโ€™m the guest on Episode 4 of The Tower cinema podcast, discussing The Matrix (1999) as a film that profoundly shifted my worldview, creating a โ€˜tower momentโ€™ comparable to the tarot understanding of the term.

11.12.2025 12:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Feeling blessed ๐Ÿ˜ญโค๏ธ

10.12.2025 13:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You placed me among the GREATS! Thankful to you!!

07.12.2025 20:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Youโ€™re sharing a shelf with the very best! @psycstar.bsky.social ๐Ÿ˜Š

07.12.2025 20:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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William Harkey's review of Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema 5/5: Mary Wildโ€™s Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema feels less like a work of criticism and more like a love letter from a true cinephile, someone who lives, breathes, and bleeds film. Psychoanalysis is he...

My first review! Thank you @williamscottharkey.bsky.social
โžก๏ธ www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

06.12.2025 14:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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02.12.2025 12:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The cover of the book "Psychoanalyzing Horror Cinema" featuring a pastel drawing of the ballerina from BLACK SWAN (2010), in pirouette, with her "black swan" persona doubling her in darker colors.

The cover of the book "Psychoanalyzing Horror Cinema" featuring a pastel drawing of the ballerina from BLACK SWAN (2010), in pirouette, with her "black swan" persona doubling her in darker colors.

This is a BIG one โ€ฆ and yes, that WAS Freudian. @psycstar.bsky.social's "Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema" is here for all your Oedipal sons, castration-fearing fathers, and little girls who feel that very special something missing. New @routledgebooks.bsky.social
www.routledge.com/Psychoanalys...

01.12.2025 14:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema Inspired by her Wild About Horror segments on the Evolution of Horror Podcast, Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema sees Mary Wild investigate 50 films across six core subgenresโ€”Mind, Body, Nature, Aliens, V...

www.routledge.com/Psychoanalys...

28.11.2025 12:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Today is the official publication day of my first book, Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema (Routledge). I perceive this volume to be very similar to the Leaning Tower of Pisa: imperfect, different, strangely surreal with little glimmers of magic, & perhaps even memorable. I hope readers connect with it.

28.11.2025 12:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a surreal structure with a uniquely imposing aura. Pisa is rendered dreamlike because of this Tower. The conventional quality of the nearby buildings only enhances the magical features of being askew & imperfect. If this Tower were not Leaning, nobody would remember it.

28.11.2025 12:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lynchian Women Unravel the mystery of David Lynch's heroinesโ€”dreamlike, dangerous, dazzling. A psychoanalytic deep dive into the feminine unconscious.

Tuesday, January 20th join Mary Wild as she presents her work on Lynchian Women on David Lynch's birthday www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lynchian-w...
Proceeds raised go directly towards paying our presenter(s). This event will be recorded & made available for all those who register.

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28.11.2025 12:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thank you Karima! Your insightful question has given me so much food for thought. I shall be reflecting on this and integrating it into my future work.

26.10.2025 14:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! Livestream begins in a few hours. Sign up for an exclusive look at 3 films I cover in my new book, Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema: Possession, Paranormal Activity, Kiss of the Damned. Open to international registrants. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/feminine-j...

25.10.2025 12:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you Chris!

25.10.2025 11:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Full essay free to access: psycstar.substack.com/p/keeping-up...

30.09.2025 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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