🦃 Matthew Jackson 🦃
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One time I sat in the Munster Koach. HWA Member. @scaresshapedus.bsky.social Host. Lead Critic at Dread Central. Bylines at Pop Heist/AV Club/Fangoria/Bloody Disgusting/More. Austin Film Critics member. 🍅-approved.
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Today in the *final* Tracing The Shape, my 31-day essay series on John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN, I finally answer the question that's been gnawing at me: What does Michael Myers want?
Thanks to everyone for joining me on this deep dive journey.
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Thanks to everyone for joining me on this deep dive journey.
matthewjacksonwrites.com/tracing-the-...
Tracing The Shape 31: You Can't Kill The Boogeyman
Halloween, like Black Christmas and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, doesn't really end, not in the neat way we tend to think about. There's no real solution to anything, just two people who managed to s...
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I have written roughly 35,000 words about HALLOWEEN in the last 31 days. I think it might make a nice book. Seriously.
Any horror/film studies publishers interested in this?
Any horror/film studies publishers interested in this?
God I'm good.
November 27, 2025 at 10:18 PM
God I'm good.
#HorrorFam let's help Bee out!
THANK YOU to everyone who’s donated to the GFM so far. I have just a few days left before I face eviction. I have a meeting with the landlord on Monday.
Any donations and shares would be greatly appreciated! 💛 gofund.me/55e1c794b
Any donations and shares would be greatly appreciated! 💛 gofund.me/55e1c794b
Donate to Support Bee and Cats From Eviction, organized by Bee Delores
ETA: I am facing eviction with cats in just over a week. Any donations and shares would… Bee Delores needs your support for Support Bee and Cats From Eviction
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November 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
#HorrorFam let's help Bee out!
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THANK YOU to everyone who’s donated to the GFM so far. I have just a few days left before I face eviction. I have a meeting with the landlord on Monday.
Any donations and shares would be greatly appreciated! 💛 gofund.me/55e1c794b
Any donations and shares would be greatly appreciated! 💛 gofund.me/55e1c794b
Donate to Support Bee and Cats From Eviction, organized by Bee Delores
ETA: I am facing eviction with cats in just over a week. Any donations and shares would… Bee Delores needs your support for Support Bee and Cats From Eviction
gofund.me
November 27, 2025 at 8:21 PM
THANK YOU to everyone who’s donated to the GFM so far. I have just a few days left before I face eviction. I have a meeting with the landlord on Monday.
Any donations and shares would be greatly appreciated! 💛 gofund.me/55e1c794b
Any donations and shares would be greatly appreciated! 💛 gofund.me/55e1c794b
Reposted by 🦃 Matthew Jackson 🦃
Gonna repost this every time I see its AI monstrosity of a sequel.
We must defeat AI kitsch by spreading vintage, handcrafted kitsch
November 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Gonna repost this every time I see its AI monstrosity of a sequel.
I Was Gonna Eat Light All Day Before Dinner But Then There Was Onion Dip: The Matthew Jackson Story
November 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I Was Gonna Eat Light All Day Before Dinner But Then There Was Onion Dip: The Matthew Jackson Story
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Thanks for following the madness! Treat yourself to Pop Heist's #HEISTMAS content while you wait for food!
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November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Thanks for following the madness! Treat yourself to Pop Heist's #HEISTMAS content while you wait for food!
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Now's the moment you've all been waiting for: I'm sharing a link to our subscription page so you can support worker-owned pop culture journalism!
Also Santa is on my TV screen. #Heistgiving
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Also Santa is on my TV screen. #Heistgiving
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November 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Now's the moment you've all been waiting for: I'm sharing a link to our subscription page so you can support worker-owned pop culture journalism!
Also Santa is on my TV screen. #Heistgiving
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Also Santa is on my TV screen. #Heistgiving
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📢 ATTENTION STEPHEN KING FANS 📢
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Whenever Shaw mentions the “13 pillars” I’m reminded of Vincent Price’s opening narration to The 13 Ghosts of Scooby Doo, which really isn’t the worst thing.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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November 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Mariah Carey does not get to be the Queen of Christmas while Darlene Love is still here. That's Darlene's crown. Sorry, them's the rules, I didn't write the order of succession.
#Heistgiving
#Heistgiving
November 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Mariah Carey does not get to be the Queen of Christmas while Darlene Love is still here. That's Darlene's crown. Sorry, them's the rules, I didn't write the order of succession.
#Heistgiving
#Heistgiving
When will Muffin Cupcake Heeler get *her* parade balloon?
a cartoon dog is sitting in a car seat and says " i want to do what i want ! "
ALT: a cartoon dog is sitting in a car seat and says " i want to do what i want ! "
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November 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
When will Muffin Cupcake Heeler get *her* parade balloon?
Coolest Kid on the Planet
November 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Coolest Kid on the Planet
November 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
November 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Everyone stand up in your living room and salute the Goku balloon as it passes, as is tradition.
#Heistgiving
#Heistgiving
November 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Everyone stand up in your living room and salute the Goku balloon as it passes, as is tradition.
#Heistgiving
#Heistgiving
Lil Jon on the Toys R Us float feels like a "Hey you're old" attack on me specifically but y'know what it works.
#Heistgiving
#Heistgiving
November 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Lil Jon on the Toys R Us float feels like a "Hey you're old" attack on me specifically but y'know what it works.
#Heistgiving
#Heistgiving
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thanksgiving is a time for people to come together, to celebrate the spirit of unity despite our differences, and to demonstrate that, here is busta rhymes performing "break ya neck" with raphael the ninja turtle
November 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
thanksgiving is a time for people to come together, to celebrate the spirit of unity despite our differences, and to demonstrate that, here is busta rhymes performing "break ya neck" with raphael the ninja turtle
November 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Foreigner on the Stranger Things float doing "Cold As Ice."
Never lose this fever dream energy, Macy's Parade.
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Never lose this fever dream energy, Macy's Parade.
#Heistgiving
November 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Foreigner on the Stranger Things float doing "Cold As Ice."
Never lose this fever dream energy, Macy's Parade.
#Heistgiving
Never lose this fever dream energy, Macy's Parade.
#Heistgiving
If you'd given me a million guesses I would not have called Shaggy rapping on the Jennie O golden turkey float in the Macy's Parade.
#Heistgiving
#Heistgiving
November 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
If you'd given me a million guesses I would not have called Shaggy rapping on the Jennie O golden turkey float in the Macy's Parade.
#Heistgiving
#Heistgiving
You could fit 85 black bears inside the Smokey Bear balloon.
Man, when are we doing THAT parade?!
#Heistgiving
Man, when are we doing THAT parade?!
#Heistgiving
November 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
You could fit 85 black bears inside the Smokey Bear balloon.
Man, when are we doing THAT parade?!
#Heistgiving
Man, when are we doing THAT parade?!
#Heistgiving
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thinking of her today
November 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
thinking of her today
November 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
My son just flipped out at the Sesame Street float and now he's FURIOUS that it's gone.
(Also good morning!)
#Heistgiving
(Also good morning!)
#Heistgiving
November 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
My son just flipped out at the Sesame Street float and now he's FURIOUS that it's gone.
(Also good morning!)
#Heistgiving
(Also good morning!)
#Heistgiving
Made a pecan pie, Buttermilk Pie, and a big pan of cornbread dressing.
Turkey is out of the brine and ready for the oven.
Let's do this.
Turkey is out of the brine and ready for the oven.
Let's do this.
Bobs Burgers GIF
ALT: Bobs Burgers GIF
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November 27, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Made a pecan pie, Buttermilk Pie, and a big pan of cornbread dressing.
Turkey is out of the brine and ready for the oven.
Let's do this.
Turkey is out of the brine and ready for the oven.
Let's do this.