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Alex West

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Genre film critic and author. Co-host of the Faculty of Horror podcast. She/her.

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Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · Jul 17

TORONTO! You could come to my lecture on October 10 to learn about the intersection of 90s politics and the teen horror genre or to buy this incredible event poster by The Last Johny on the Left.

More info and 🎟️ here: revuecinema.ca/films/revue-...

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Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · 2d

Moon’s superpower is looking like she’s never done anything wrong when in fact she has done many things wrong.

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Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · 4d

Me when you realize I’m right.

Weird white cat mask with a knowing look.

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Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · 8d

Next Friday!

Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · Jul 17

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Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · 9d

Just caught this as part of a local rep cinema’s Sorry, Wrong Number series and am glad to have remedied a blind spot I didn’t know I had. One of the most chilling and unflinching films about assault and trauma I’ve ever seen.

Poster for the 1965 film Who Killed Teddy Bear?

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Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · 11d

In my next life I want to come back as a Frankenstein Monster wandering around on stage during an Alice Cooper set.

Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · 12d

😎

Image of a text chat that says:
May I know the channel name you are looking to add?
With the response: Turner Classic Movies.

Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · 13d

When my time comes I hope I’m remembered like this.

Still from Trick or Treat (1986), an awkward photo of fake rock star Sammi Curr announcing his death.

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Tom Jamieson @tomjam.bsky.social · 24d

Loving Melania entering her Grim Reaper mode. Just needs a scythe!

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Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · 27d

Oh it get worse on that front.

Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · 27d

Dude me sounds so annoying.

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Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · Sep 3

Pet Sematary fantasy suite when?

Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · Aug 29

Stacie and I had so much fun doing this commentary- can’t wait for people to hear it!

Neil Snowdon @neilsnowdon.bsky.social · Aug 29

www.arrowfilms.com/p/17374683 New work alert! Arrow UK edition of Wes Craven's Deadly Friend wth new commentary by @alexwest.bsky.social & Stacie Ponder plus new extras by @bjcolangelo.bsky.social and @horrornonna.com, new writing by @guyadams.bsky.social & new art by @roberthack.bsky.social

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Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · Aug 27

Exactly. And it’s a great way to downsize the staff in far more mysterious ways.

Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · Aug 26

Silent Hill: Corporate Retreat

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Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · Aug 22

My screenshot game is unmatched.

Image of Tom Cruise looking like a citizen of Whoville while saying, “I’m very honored to be in your journal.”

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Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · Aug 22

Alien : Earth asks the important question, what if 70% of the characters were Newt.

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Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · Aug 18

Happy Texas Chainsaw Massacre Day to all those who celebrate 🍖

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Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · Aug 18

We haven’t tackled it yet but it’s been on our list for years.

Alex West @alexwest.bsky.social · Aug 13

I would be a middling but competent member of the Helena Markos Dance Company from Suspiria (2018). Not good enough to have my life force sucked out but a dependable part of the ensemble and sacrifices.