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Becci Sayce

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Freelance journalist specialising in film 🎥 Deputy editor at Filmhounds Magazine. Bylines: Second Sight Films, Fangoria, Dread Central, Rue Morgue, Total Film, Little White Lies, Metro UK, and more 🩸🦇 https://linktr.ee/blsaycewrites?fbclid=PAAa

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Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Jun 23

My little shelf of physical release contributions is slowly building up, with a few more to come 👀

A reminder I am very open for commissions and love writing and creating video essays for physical releases. Contact info and work examples right here:
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Copies of Second Sight Films' Late Night With The Devil, The Coffee Table, and Talk To Me. Next to them is a sheep's skull and succulents in a jar

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Phillip Escott @phillipescott.bsky.social · 23d

A huge thanks to @madefortvmayhem.bsky.social, @jfcdoomblade.bsky.social, @blsaycewrites.bsky.social, @kathughes.bsky.social, @redheadfrommars.bsky.social and everyone else who made this set what it is! ❤️🎾👠

Second Sight @secondsightfilms.bsky.social · 23d

MAXXXINE: LIMITED EDITION 4K UHD released Nov 17, preorder now! Featuring new and exclusive bonus material including audio commentary, crew interviews and more! Plus 120-page book & 6 art cards! Std Ed also available. bit.ly/MaxxxineLtd

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MovieJawn @moviejawn.com · Aug 26

Let's finish August out on a high note...

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Ghoulian Singleton 🎃 @juliansingleton.bsky.social · Aug 27

UPDATE: EIC @darrylgriffiths.bsky.social has been commendably adamant to bring a transparent and effective resolution to this situation. He's shared a larger update via Instagram. After investigation, offending writer removed, pieces scrubbed. Please hear him out.

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Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Aug 27

Hey, so this shouldn't need to be a top tip, but to review films, you should probably actually watch them in the first place. But what do I know?

Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Aug 21

In my work haze, I forgot to share that my contributor copy of @secondsightfilms.bsky.social The Innkeepers arrived, and she is gorge. Grab your copy now to read my essay on mental health in Ti West's haunted house film. Thanks as ever to @phillipescott.bsky.social for the opportunity

The cover of The Innkeepers from Second Sight Films

The contents page of the essay booklet from Second Sight Films' The Innkeepers

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Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Aug 21

I've been very quiet over here of late trying to keep on top of commissions and festival content and other exciting things, but there will be a lot of FrightFest stories dropping over the weekend so keep your eyes peeled ✨️

Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Aug 13

Massive congratulations!

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Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Aug 7

What if I told you K-Pop Demon Hunters was my top film of 2025 so far and I don't think anything will beat it?

Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Aug 6

I'm sharing my Weapons review now because I will definitely forget amid the mad festival prep, but please read it after seeing it. Go in blind, watch on a huge screen in pitch black, save this post, and come back. Let's discuss.
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Weapons Review: Surreal And Chilling Gem In 2025 Horror Crown

Weapons, directed by Barbarian's Zach Cregger and starring Josh Brolin and Julia Garner, is a triumph of surreal horror.

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Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Aug 5

Hey so Zach Cregger, just a quick question, what the fuck? (Complimentary)

The poster for Weapons on a cinema screen

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Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Jul 29

These are all correct and you should say them

Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Jul 29

Another fave of mine from Fantasia has been Buffet Infinity, a truly unique, warped, and terrifying slice of screenlife. Check out my full review at @filmhounds.co.uk
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Buffet Infinity (Fantasia International Film Festival 2025 Review)

Buffet Infinity, directed by Simon Glassman, had its world premiere at Fantasia International Film Festival 2025.

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Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Jul 28

We're halfway through my Fantasia coverage for 2025, and my latest review is Kurtis David Harder's Influencers, the sequel to his 2022 hit Influencer
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Influencers (Fantasia International Film Festival 2025 Review)

Influencers, directed by Harder Kurtis David, had its world premiere at this year's Fantasia International Film Festival.

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Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Jul 28

I have, of course, not kept up with sharing my Fantasia reviews. My latest is for The Adams Family's now award-winning flick Mother Of Flies, which I could not have loved enough. It's a masterpiece.
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Mother Of Flies (Fantasia International Film Festival 2025 Review)

Mother Of Flies, directed by the Adams Family, had its world premiere at this year's Fantasia International Film Festival.

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Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Jul 28

My latest review for @moviejawn.com is now live! I didn't vibe with this, and you can find out why right now at the link below

MovieJawn @moviejawn.com · Jul 25

I'm always finding footage on my phone, but apparently 'found footage' doesn't mean TikTok.

HOUSE ON EDEN blurs those lines, with TikTok star Kris Collins writing, directing and starring in this found footage horror film about paranormal investigator influencers, writes @blsaycewrites.bsky.social.

HOUSE ON EDEN takes on social media and influencer culture in a new twist on the found footage genre — Moviejawn

by Rebecca Sayce, Staff Writer Though rough around the edges and lacklustre in terms of scares, House On Eden is a promising feature debut from Kris Collins that showcases her love and respect for ...

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Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Jul 28

I'm collecting directors I love this week because I also got to speak to Demián Rugna about When Evil Lurks ahead of its gorgeous @secondsightfilms.bsky.social release, and let him know how much Terrified scared the shit out of me. Now live at @filmhounds.co.uk
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Demián Rugna on creating the "terrible" monsters and kills of When Evil Lurks

When Evil Lurks director Demian Rugna opened up on his inspirations for the terrifying horror film ahead of its Second Sight release.

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Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Jul 28

It's no secret how much I love Talk To Me, and Bring Her Back is also probably on the same level. So to get to speak to Danny and Michael Philippou all about their work was a real pinch-me moment. Full version in the next @filmhounds.co.uk
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Bring Her Back's Danny and Michael Philippou explain their latest chilling film

Bring Her Back directors Danny and Michael Philippou spoke to Filmhounds Magazine about personifying grief, Sally Hawkins, and more.

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Hannah Strong @hannahstrong.co.uk · Jul 23

So cool to see only male critics quoted about the new Lynne Ramsay, which is directly about post partum psychosis

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Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Jul 23

Next up, Kevin and Matthew McManus' whirlwind multiverse revenge flick Redux Redux, which also hits the big screen at @frightfest.bsky.social next month
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Redux Redux (Fantasia International Film Festival 2025 Review)

Redux Redux, directed by Matthew and Kevin McManus, had its Canadian Premiere at Fantasia International Film Festival 2025.

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Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Jul 23

My Fantasia International Film Festival coverage for @filmhounds.co.uk kicks off today with a double bill of reviews. First off, the painfully relatable, savage, and emotional Peau a Peau, the debut feature from Chloe Cinq-Mars
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Peau à Peau (Fantasia International Film Festival 2025 Review)

Peau à Peau, the feature debut from Chloe Cinq-Mars, screened at Fantasia International Film Festival 2025.

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🎃 blayne 🎃 @ewhag.com · Jul 11

reminder to follow your new favorite queer horror lit mag

Salon Sinister @salonsinister.com · Jul 7

We're well into our editing process, and wow. These stories. So many incredible authors submitted to Salon Sinister and working with them has been a true honor. We can't wait to show you what we're cooking up. There may even be a few surprises on the horizon...👀

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Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Jul 11

I'm covering @fantasiafestival.com for the first time this year! PR, please get in touch with any screener or interview opportunities for @filmhounds.co.uk. Check out what I'm buzzing to see below:
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7 Films We Can't Wait To See At Fantasia 2025

Fantasia International Film Festival kicks off this month with a host of genre delights - and these are the seven films we need to see.

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Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Jul 11

Bring Her Back crawls under the skin and festers, a true testament to the Philippou's mastery of genre cinema. Devastating, gruelling, and terrifying, this sophomore feature has the good. Read my full review for @filmhounds.co.uk to find out why
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Bring Her Back Review: A gruelling and terrifying exploration of grief

Bring Her Back, the latest film from Talk To Me directors Danny and Michael Philippou, is a gruelling and terrifying exploration of grief.

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Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Jul 10

She's raving about Huesera again 🙏💚

In my first column for @moviejawn.com I got personal about why Huesera has the most relatable representation of parenthood out there. It's a must watch for everyone IMO.

MovieJawn @moviejawn.com · Jul 9

MJ's @blsaycewrites.bsky.social shares the latest installment of our column Queer Window with a look at HUESERA: THE BONE WOMAN and the representation of queer parents in film. #QueerWindow

Queer Window: HUESERA: THE BONE WOMAN offers too-rare representation of queer parents — Moviejawn

by Rebecca Sayce, Staff Writer Pregnancy and birth have long been a topic of the horror genre, reflecting societal anxieties surrounding the family unit, but no film nails some of the scariest aspect...

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Becci Sayce @blsaycewrites.bsky.social · Jul 10

Horror Christmas is HERE
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UK Genre Festival FrightFest Reveals 2025 Lineup: Event To Open With Pete Davidson & James DeMonaco Horror ‘The Home’

UK Genre Event FrightFest Reveals 2025 Lineup: Festival To Open With Pete Davidson & James DeMonaco Horror 'The Home'

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