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Frank Cavallo

@fjcavallo.bsky.social

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Writer of horror and weird fiction. Criminal Defense Attorney. No politics, please. www.frankcavallo.com

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Frank Cavallo @fjcavallo.bsky.social · Aug 2

“this novel is EXACTLY the Lovecraftian cosmic horror that I have been looking for”
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The King and the Pallid Mask by Frank Cavallo - Reviewed by Kendrix Kek

Review: Lovecraftian horror filled with twists and turns that pays off satisfyingly at the end, and leaves you wanting more.

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Frank Cavallo @fjcavallo.bsky.social · 10h

I always wondered where the broomstick thing came from.

GossamerWight Literary Magazine @gossamerwight.com · 20h

Black hats, cauldrons and broomsticks: the historic origins of witch iconography
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Black hats, cauldrons and broomsticks: the historic origins of witch iconography

Women in early modern Wales typically dressed in long skirts, large woollen shawls, and tall, black hats. Could they have inspired stereotypes of the witch?

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Frank Cavallo @fjcavallo.bsky.social · 10h

RIP. His posters were the wallpaper of my childhood.

Matt McMuscles @mattmcmuscles.bsky.social · 13h

RIP to Drew Struzen, the greatest to ever do it. 🙌

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Haven of Horrors @havenofhorrors.bsky.social · 17h

#october #sale on #funkopop and #graphictees GRAB YOUR DEALS!!

🔥 For your favorite #horror and #scifi collectibles visit Havenofhorrors.com 🦇

From #cult to #classic we got you covered!

#samedayshipping #fyp #trendingnow #halloween #creepy #gothic

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The Gothic Revival @thegothicrevival.bsky.social · 17h

We're working on a sample issue, which will be published shortly. In the meantime, we've a new website, and looking forward to sharing lots of new content with everyone, including reviews and ghost hunts! Woo!

#gothic #comingsoon #WritingCommunity #horror #horrorsky

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Macsen Matthews @macsenmatthews.bsky.social · 16h

Hello Folks & Fiends!

Did you know that I have a selection of pre-made book covers for sale? (Like this one!)

I also do custom covers for every budget.

Drop me a message and find out more below 💀

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#books #horror #art #indibooks

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Frank Cavallo @fjcavallo.bsky.social · 1d

Some cool scary shirts here.

Geekstronomy @alex-geekstronomy.bsky.social · 1d

👻⛪ Pray for us sinners! This Valak T-shirt brings demonic nun terror and religious nightmare. Conjuring legend! ⚡

#tshirt #tee #gift #valak #conjuring #nun #horror #demon

Valak the Nun by geekstronomy

The demonic entity masquerading as a nun, Valak represents the corruption of sacred symbols and religious terror. This ancient demon's choice to appear in holy vestments creates a

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Frank Cavallo @fjcavallo.bsky.social · 1d

One of my all-time favorites. Perfect retro-review

More Movies @moremovies.co.uk · 1d

The Lost Boys (1987) dir. Joel Schumacher 🎬
"One thing about living in Santa Carla I never could stomach. All the damn vampires." 🦇
#filmsky #moviesky #horror #cinema
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Retrospective Review: The Lost Boys (1987) – more movies

The Lost Boys (1987) is an 80s cult classic directed by Joel Schumacher that starred some of the era's notable young stars, including Corey Haim, Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland, Jami Gertz, and Corey...

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⛧ Mother Suspiria ⛧ (StinaMarie) @stinasdemons.com · 2d

😈 Happy Sinday! 😈

life got you down? life hold no meaning anymore?
have you tried SINNING?
[illustration of a man in a robe smoking a pipe. the man has horns and black eyes and is smiling.]
THE ORIGINAL * GOOD FOR THE BODY * GOOD FOR THE SOUL

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Frank Cavallo @fjcavallo.bsky.social · 2d

Jim Henson was a genius

Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 2d

"The World of the Dark Crystal" documentary (1983, 1 hour) is available for free on Youtube.
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Frank Cavallo @fjcavallo.bsky.social · 2d

Another old favorite of mine. Somewhere (probably a water damaged box in my parents’ basement) I have Defenders comics with NightHawk.
Great character.

The Unspoken Decade @unspokendecade.bsky.social · 20d

This guy got dusted off towards the 90s end, but really shined in the 2000s! Remember NightHawk?
-Venkman007
#NightHawk #Marvel #MarvelComics #90s #90scomics #comics #comicbooks #comicsky #superheroes

Frank Cavallo @fjcavallo.bsky.social · 2d

I loved this comic back in the day. Mob hitman fused with a mystical dark power. This one checked all the boxes.

The Unspoken Decade @unspokendecade.bsky.social · 2d

Marc Silvesti and Garth Ennis unveil THE DARKNESS!
This was a friggin violent-ass comic!
-Venkman007
#MarcSilvestri #GarthEnnis #TheDarkness #Image #ImageComics #90s #90scomics #comics #comicbooks #comicsky #horror #Mafia #superheroes

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horrorposterguy1.bsky.social @horrorposterguy1.bsky.social · 2d

Classic smoke and mirrors from William Castle with Price in playful form. Its one big joke on us but its the most fun you'll have being conned. 1959
#horrorcommunity #horrorfamily #horrormovie #horrorfilm #horrorfan #classichorror #horroraddict #filmsky #horrorsky #mutantfam #horrorfam #vincentprice

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Horror & Coffee @foundfootagefan.bsky.social · 2d

Alternative movie poster of the day 🎥😍

Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)

By Devon Whitehead

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paulh522.bsky.social @paulh522.bsky.social · 2d

🎃 #Halloween #Month -- #October / #Oktober #There #Is #Still
#Time #For #One #More #Story #Before #Dawn #Cosmic #Horror: #Beyond #the #Wall #of #Sleep (1919 or 1923?) - #H . #P . #Lovecraft | #Calm #Bedtime #Stories | #Narrated #Story m.youtube.com/watch?v=ywHF...

Cosmic Horror: Beyond the Wall of Sleep - H.P. Lovecraft | Calm Bedtime Stories | Narrated Story

YouTube video by Distant Light Narrations

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FearSome Fiction @fearsomefiction.bsky.social · 2d

“The [message] is from a number she doesn’t know … a consequence of using a number that belonged to someone else…”
Dead Leaves by Kealan Patrick Burke - Halloween horror collection
Today's #horror book recommendation #horrorbooks #ad
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Frank Cavallo @fjcavallo.bsky.social · 2d

Cinematic Satanic Sunday

Al Pacino in The Devil’s Advocate

a man in a suit and white shirt is standing in front of a fireplace .

ALT: a man in a suit and white shirt is standing in front of a fireplace .

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Frank Cavallo @fjcavallo.bsky.social · 3d

Promo extended. Free horror books

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NL Builder: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense (Mid Sept)

Find your new favorite authors right here. They've partnered together to bring you all of these exciting free reads!

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Mark T. Bates (Writer) @marktbates-writer.bsky.social · 4d

HELLRAISER (1987-1996) … The First Ten Years Of Hell On Film!🩸

Check out my - www.kult-zilla.com - deep-dive into the theatrical run of Clive Barker’s legendary Horror series!🔥

#hellraiser #pinhead #clivebarker

Got 5 mins to Kill !?👇

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HELLRAISER (1987 – 1996) … The First Ten Years Of HELL On Film!

Buy ‘The Curse of Six’ here: “I have seen the future of Horror … his name is Clive Barker.” – Stephen King (1985) In 1984, Liverpudlian playwright Clive Barker announced himself to the Horror…

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Frank Cavallo @fjcavallo.bsky.social · 5d

Freebies. Occult & Supernatural

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Take the darker path with the occult and supernatural

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

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Frank Cavallo @fjcavallo.bsky.social · 6d

One more. Free scary books.

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Do you like to be afraid?

Searching for something scary? These authors have teamed up to offer a delightfully spooky selection of books & stories to give you chills! Available for a limited time.

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Frank Cavallo @fjcavallo.bsky.social · 6d

Almost over, but you can still get some freebies.

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NL Builder: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense (Mid Sept)

Find your new favorite authors right here. They've partnered together to bring you all of these exciting free reads!

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Frank Cavallo @fjcavallo.bsky.social · 6d

There’s just a few days left…

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Horror Giveaway! (September)

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

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Frank Cavallo @fjcavallo.bsky.social · 6d

These oldies are always worth a watch.

Curt Johnson @movietvtechgeeks.com · 6d

Movie TV Tech Geeks #MovieFeatures #Dracula #BélaLugosi #Horror To Prep for Halloween, You Can Watch the Most Influential Vampire Movie of All Time on Prime Video

To Prep for Halloween, You Can Watch the Most Influential Vampire Movie of All Time on Prime Video

1931's Dracula, directed by Tod Browning and starring Bela Lugosi as the infamous Count, remains the most important vampire movie ever.

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Curt Johnson @movietvtechgeeks.com · 6d

Movie TV Tech Geeks #Movie #Horror #Hereditary #Longlegs 15 Scariest Horror Movies of the Last 20 Years, Ranked

15 Scariest Horror Movies of the Last 20 Years, Ranked

The last 20 years have seen the release of several of the scariest movies of all time, including the likes of The Conjuring, Hereditary, and Longlegs.

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Frank Cavallo @fjcavallo.bsky.social · 7d

New low. The scammers can’t even get the right author.