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Michelle Swope

@redheadfrommars.bsky.social

Film critic/journalist. Contributing writer: Bloody Disgusting. Bylines: Elements of Madness, Second Sight, Arrow Video, Scream Horror Magazine. Member: SEFCA, NCFCA. πŸ…-approved. Portfolio: https://authory.com/MichelleSwope

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Green Day - American Idiot [Official Music Video] [4K Upgrade]
YouTube video by Green Day Green Day - American Idiot [Official Music Video] [4K Upgrade]

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28.02.2026 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Modern Resurrection: The Return of Religious Horror Films If you were to ask horror fans to name a film they consider β€œreligious horror,” most would likely name a movie from around fifty years agoβ€”Rosemary’s Baby (1968), The Exorcist (1973), or The Omen (197...

In my latest for @bloody-disgusting.com I take a look at the new wave of religious horror and why it is happening now.

bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3...

27.02.2026 22:48 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 1

True story: you can go to the search function and type in the words "pay rent" and find dozens of people facing eviction posting each hour, for whom a small collection of strangers tossing $25 in the hat can mean the difference between a warm bed and the street, and reader, it feels so good to do.

28.02.2026 00:02 β€” πŸ‘ 328    πŸ” 157    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 2

Support indie film. #filmsky

27.02.2026 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pillion Star Harry Melling Explains One Intimate Act You Didn't See In The Film [Exclusive Interview] - SlashFilm Pillion, A24's dom/sub relationship drama, features many intimate acts, but star Harry Melling and director Harry Lighton explain one you don't see on screen.

I spoke with #Pillion director Harry Lighton and star Harry Melling about bringing the film to life, including the intimate scenes Lighton deliberately chose not to show in a film bold enough to feature Colin giving Ray a hummer in a back alley.

www.slashfilm.com/2103344/pill...

27.02.2026 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is BAD.

26.02.2026 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Shout out to @momoshaty.bsky.social and @nighttidemag.bsky.social for letting me get this off my chest.

Awards season plays in our faces every year and it’s time to stop pretending it’s a surprise every single time and actually do something.

26.02.2026 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

Ghostface is literally all over my house, so it pains me to say that the SCREAM franchise ended with SCREAM VI. The fact that those guys perfectly paid tribute to Wes Craven and got me to embrace the core four says a lot. #filmsky #horrorsky

26.02.2026 22:47 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, this show just GETS IT.

26.02.2026 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, that but Lestat is just so endlessly interesting and theatrical. He's a selfish prick but he's also a romantic. Kinda hard not to embrace him, despite all of his flaws.

26.02.2026 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Lestat-pilled. Lol love it.

26.02.2026 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm Gen X and the vampire chronicles were my obsession in the 90s, so can relate. Sam Reid is the Lestat I've been waiting for. He's perfect. Tom Cruise was NOT it.

26.02.2026 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Interesting. I hate PYW, but love SALTBURN and will proudly defend it.

25.02.2026 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hope it all goes well! πŸ–€

25.02.2026 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, yes it is.

25.02.2026 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Convinced that THE VAMPIRE LESTAT is going to fix me. June can't get here fast enough. #tvsky #thevampirelestat

25.02.2026 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Big fan of anything Schoenbrun does. Looking forward to this. #filmsky #horrorsky

25.02.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why, by OogLaDaar 7 track album

Get yer paws on our new OogLaDaar EP β€œWhy” on BandCamp! It’s groovy music but it can also be viewed as a collection of creepy, trippy, funny and sad little short stories… Hope you enjoy!
oogladaar.bandcamp.com/album/why

25.02.2026 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm so excited for you to experience FOUR SEASONS OF FEAR! My co-creator/co-editor Tara Madison Avery of @stackeddeckpress.bsky.social and I have had fun brewing this anthology that serves as a full calendar of queer horror and are thrilled with the array of iconic creators who are joining us!

24.02.2026 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
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"I want you to place your hand there on the TV screen."
MAN FINDS TAPE hits physical media today - DVD and Blu-ray.
@magnoliapics.bsky.social πŸ… 82% Certified Fresh

24.02.2026 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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EXCLUSIVE POSTER: 1000 WOMEN IN HORROR premieres on
@shudder.com March 20.

From writer Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, the documentary offers a deep dive into how women pioneers revolutionized horror cinema through their groundbreaking work as directors, actors, and creators since 1895.

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1000 Women in Horror poster - illo of a 50s-era horror lady climbing out of an old tube tv

1000 Women in Horror poster - illo of a 50s-era horror lady climbing out of an old tube tv

Chain Reactions film poster - illo of a row of dancing twirling Leatherface silhouttes in front of a sunrise

Chain Reactions film poster - illo of a row of dancing twirling Leatherface silhouttes in front of a sunrise

A selection of 12 books written and edited by Alex Heller-Nicholas

A selection of 12 books written and edited by Alex Heller-Nicholas

Hello! I'm a film critic + author of 10 books on cult + horror film including 1000 WOMEN IN HORROR, a doc version of which launches on Shudder 20 March. I'm also in CHAIN REACTIONS, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre legacy doc w/ Patton Oswalt, Takashi Miike, Stephen King + Karyn Kusama

horrornonna.com

24.02.2026 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 191    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 12
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β€œThe Voice of Hind Rajab” masterfully utilizes subtle dramatization to portray the real experiences of those who try to save lives in Gaza. The Voice of Hind Rajab, Kaouther Ben Hania, Motaz Malhees, Saja Kilani, Amer Hlehel, Clara Khoury, Nesbat Serhan, drama, Mime Films,

ICYMI: Filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania’s docu-drama THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is now available on digital.

If you’ve missed it, allow EoM Contributor @andrewjeisenman.bsky.social to explain why you should rectify that ASAP.

24.02.2026 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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When a Stranger Calls a Killer: Fred Walton’s 1988 Remake of β€˜I Saw What You Did’ [Young Blood] There was a time in horror when a phone call was scarier than a knife. All it took to unnerve someone was a vague but menacing message delivered in a creepy voice. Killers throughout the genre have tr...

Upon hearing the sad news about Robert Carradine, I remember his great performance in Fred Walton's remake of I SAW WHAT YOU DID. He answered the call and then some when playing the story's villain. The role felt more deep because of him.

I hope more folks get around to seeing this TV hidden gem.

24.02.2026 07:23 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations!

24.02.2026 01:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Touch Me Exclusive Trailer #1 (2026)
YouTube video by Rotten Tomatoes Trailers Touch Me Exclusive Trailer #1 (2026)

Check out the trailer for Addison Heimann’s β€œTouch Me,” the wild psychosexual sci-fi horror-comedy that premiered in the Midnight section at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. πŸ‘½πŸ™

In select theaters March 27 via @yellowveilpictures.bsky.social.

23.02.2026 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
Email to USA Hockey

Email to USA Hockey

Formal invitation to the hockey team sent,,, if any people with connections to the hockey team wanna have them email my team my bio. I’m for real. πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎ

23.02.2026 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 18928    πŸ” 3112    πŸ’¬ 546    πŸ“Œ 557
Photo of a chonky tabby cat sleeping on a foot rest and a fluffy white cat sleeping upside down in a chair.

Photo of a chonky tabby cat sleeping on a foot rest and a fluffy white cat sleeping upside down in a chair.

Agent Cooper and Mr. Ghost are my current mood. #cats

23.02.2026 22:29 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exploring Jacob’s Ladder and The Life of Chuck as Cinematic Maps of Dying Exploring horror, film, and pop culture, all while celebrating the creators, history, and artistry that keep the genre alive.

ICYMI: Recently, I happened to watch both JACOB’S LADDER & THE LIFE OF CHUCK around the same time & how they both depicted the process of dying cinematically hit me so hard that I decided to write about them. Available to ALL subscribers: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/exploring-ja...

23.02.2026 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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Horny Tentacle Horror Comedy TOUCH ME Gets A Twisted New Trailer The twisted new trailer for horny sci-fi horror comedy TOUCH ME is the most deranged thing you'll see all day.

Lou Taylor Pucci is insanely good in this movie www.fangoria.com/touch-me-new...

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