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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 11h

IT: Welcome To Derry is a must-watch for me. IT was one of the first horror series I ever saw, so it holds a special place in my heart. I've always wondered about the true origins of Pennywise. I'm genuinely excited to see the deeper lore they explore in this prequel. Fingers crossed it delivers!

IT: Welcome To Derry Exclusive Teaser | IGN Fall Fan Fest 2025

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 1d

Movie #19: The Rental (2020)

Tapping into a modern fear: What if your rental host is watching you? This is definitely in my "the call is coming from inside the house" wheelhouse. A great thriller that makes you think twice before booking your next getaway.

#31DaysOfHorror #HalloweenMarathon

Movie poster for The Rental (2020). The image is dark and features the isolated oceanside rental house at night. The main focus is on the house's large, brightly lit glass windows, which show a sliver of the interior. The atmosphere is cold and unsettling, with the house appearing isolated and vulnerable to an unseen threat in the surrounding darkness. The film's title, "The Rental," is at the bottom.

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 1d

Movie #18: Hell of a Summer (2023)

Swapped for a slasher-comedy! Camp counselors are picked off by a killer in a devil mask. It’s closer to Wet Hot American Summer, relying on sharp comedy and great ensemble energy. A fun modern subgenre take.

#31DaysOfHorror #HalloweenMarathon #Slasher

Official movie poster for Hell of a Summer (2023). A hand wearing a red glove holds a bloody axe in the foreground. A colorful summer camp friendship bracelet is tied around the axe's hilt. Behind the axe, three young male camp counselors stand, with one looking notably dirty and injured. The title "Hell of a Summer" is written in red at the top.

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 3d

Movie #17: Paranormal Activity 3 (2011)

The perfect prequel! Set in 1988, this chapter fully reveals the roots of the curse, showing 'Tobi's first appearance to young Katie and Kristi. It gives the series the deep lore it needed. A solid, scary origin story.

#31DaysOfHorror #HalloweenMarathon

Movie poster for Paranormal Activity 3 (2011), resembling grainy VHS footage. It shows two young girls, Katie and Kristi, lying in bed asleep. An ominous, dark shadow is cast on the back wall, suggesting an unseen presence. The title reads "Paranormal 3 Activity" in red with the "3" in white, and a timestamp "Sep 24 1988 AM 1:18:26" is visible.

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 5d

Movie #16: Deadline (2009)

Hauntings with a reason! A writer in an isolated house finds tapes that reveal a dark, traumatic past. The film keeps you guessing: Is she seeing ghosts, or is this the final stage of her psychological breakdown?

#31DaysOfHorror #HalloweenMarathon

Movie poster for Deadline (2009). It features actress Brittany Murphy as Alice, looking distressed and fragile, in a bathtub with a camcorder in one hand. Behind her, a partially obscured, shadowy figure of a woman, presumably the ghost, is visible in the darkness. The movie title and credits are at the top and bottom.

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 6d

Movie #15: Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)

Ready to quit the series, but PA2 is a huge improvement. The multi-camera setup works better, and it finally builds a cohesive story explaining the demonic entity's motivations. Less random camera-watching, more plot!

#31DaysOfHorror #HalloweenMarathon

Movie poster for Paranormal Activity 2 (2010). The image is nearly black, showing a darkened nursery scene. A crib sits near a window, which is slightly obscured by a black, shadowy figure—the outline of a demon standing ominously over the crib. The movie title is centered in red, with the tagline: 'It's spreading.'

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 7d

Movie #14: 12 Hour Shift (2020)

A nurse's organ-trafficking scheme goes sideways. This is a dark, escalating comedy of errors where chaos reigns. Not scary and the plot is thin, but it’s watchable for the sheer absurdity!

#31DaysOfHorror #HalloweenMarathon

Movie poster for 12 Hour Shift (2020). The poster features an opereating theater background with the forefront being a hospital bed with a bloody cooler title Human Organ on it.

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 8d

Movie #13: Paranormal Activity (2007)

A required watch for the marathon, but frankly, not my thing. This found footage movie’s slow burn was too dull; I really struggled to pay attention to the static camera feed. Glad to check it off the list!

#31DaysOfHorror #HalloweenMarathon

Movie poster for Paranormal Activity (2007). The image is black with the title in white and red. The key visual is a pale, frightened woman (Katie) lying in bed while looking intensely at something unseen off-camera, emphasizing the film's found-footage perspective and theme of vulnerability while sleeping.

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 9d

Movie #12: The Girl Who Got Away (2021)

This serial killer thriller is about a survivor hunted by her escaped tormentor. The twists and relentless pace felt like a Michael Myers sequel with more psychological suspense. Tense watch for the marathon!

#31DaysOfHorror #HalloweenMarathon

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Movie poster for The Girl Who Got Away (2021). A dark thriller poster featuring the distressed face of the protagonist in the foreground, with the shadowy figure of the escaped serial killer lurking in the background. The text "The Girl Who Got Away" is centered in white.

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 10d

Movie #11: An Angry Boy (2024)

Checked this one off the list. It’s an indie thriller that was slow to start and tackles genuinely harrowing subject matter (trauma, cults). While the central performance was strong, this is not one I'd recommend or revisit.

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PAX @officialpax.bsky.social · 11d

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GM recruitment is open for PAX Unplugged 2025!

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 11d

Movie #10: Alone
Well-directed and tense, but pretty standard overall. Solid enough, just nothing that really stands out or surprises.

#HalloweenMarathon #HorrorMovies #Thriller #Alone

Jex @jex.bsky.social · 12d

Movie #9: I Don’t Understand You
Total comedy of errors. Not really horror, just a lot of chaos, confusion, and bad decisions. A fun watch for the most part.

#HalloweenMarathon #HorrorMovies #DarkComedy

Movie poster for the movie I Don't Understand You

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 13d

Movie #8: Keep Watching 📹
Creepy to think about being watched all the time, and honestly, in most places, you probably are. One of the better movies this marathon, but I wish it focused more on who was watching and why.

#HalloweenMarathon #HorrorMovies #KeepWatching #Thriller

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 14d

Movie #7: Good Neighbours (2024) 🏙️
Weird. I’m not even sure what was going on with the kid. Was he the one being told to do something "for the greater good"? Trying not to spoil anything, but I’m confused. A bit.

#HalloweenMarathon #HorrorMovies #Thriller

Jex @jex.bsky.social · 15d

Movie #6: Stream 💀
The premise seemed promising… but wow, this was rough. The effects looked rubbery, the plot made no sense, and the acting didn’t help. They barely explain what the contest even is. Honestly, the best thing I can say is that I finished it.

#HalloweenMarathon #HorrorMovies

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 16d

Movie #5: Wolf Man

Picked this up for Julia Garner, but honestly… kinda boring. No story or lore—just watching a guy slowly turn into a wolf while his daughter freaks out. Not scary at all.

#HalloweenMarathon #HorrorMovies #WolfMan #WerewolfMovie

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 16d

Movie #4: Evil Dead Rise

Gruesome, brutal, and hard to watch—but harder to look away. I'd recommend this one, but probably not a rewatcher for me.

#HalloweenMarathon #HorrorMovies #GoreFest

Movie poster for the Evil Dead Rise showing a demonic looking smiling woman hugging her kids close.

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 17d

Movie #3: The Final Girls

Campy, fun, and surprisingly touching. Feels more like a romcom than a horror movie, but the 80s slasher homage and clever satire make it worth watching. PG-13 limits the scares, but the cast chemistry is great.

#HalloweenMarathon #HorrorComedy #TheFinalGirls

Movie poster for the movie The Final Girls.

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 17d

Movie #2: Pandorum

Dark sci-fi horror with solid atmosphere and tension. It definitely kept me watching, but the story left me scratching my head. I feel like I missed some key pieces of the plot, even though the mood and visuals worked.

#HalloweenMarathon #HorrorMovies #SciFiHorror

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 18d

Day 1 #Hauntober: V/H/S

Honestly, I was bored. The shaky cam gave me motion sickness, and the sound design made it tough to follow. I just don’t think found footage movies are for me. A couple segments had potential, but overall… not the strongest start.

#HorrorMovies #ScaryMovies #HalloweenMovies

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 19d

My annual “watch nothing but horror for the entire month of October” marathon starts tomorrow. 🎃 So many shows and movies to choose from… where should I even begin? What’s on your must-watch list? 👻

#HorrorMovies #OctoberVibes #HalloweenSeason #SpookySeason #HorrorMarathon #MustWatch

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 21d

I’ve always loved games like PowerWash Simulator and Crime Scene Cleaner. Something about them just feels super meditative. Now along comes Kaiju Cleanup, letting me tidy up after the biggest monsters around. Honestly can’t wait to dive in.
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Kaiju Cleanup reveal trailer - PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 25d

Both games are spine-tingling, thought-provoking, and brutally honest about the darker corners of humanity.

Amazing work from a single indie dev.

💰 Bloodmoney: shroomychrist-studios.itch.io/bloodmoney
🧍 HEP: shroomychrist-studios.itch.io/human-expend...

BLOODMONEY! by SHROOMYCHRIST

How far would you go for money?

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Jex @jex.bsky.social · 25d

Then comes the sequel: Human Expenditure Program.

We uncover who created Bloodmoney—and why it went so horribly wrong.

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