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COSPLAYIAN (Ian Aberle)
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Photographer specializing in cosplay & celebrities, and sometimes I produce an indie film or two.
This is an outstanding #truestory that needs to be shared. After hitting #1 on Amazon’s Best Seller list and completely selling out, @legionmofficial.bsky.social's Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls is back in stock.
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#RobertSmalls #LegionM
Meet the FAN-OWNED company producing the Robert Smalls movie, and learn how you can play a role in bringing this amazing story to the big screen.
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July 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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A HARD PLACE is now streaming FREE on Tubi!
Snow, blood, crime, chaos—what more do you need?
We froze our asses off making it. Go watch.

👉 tubitv.com/movies/10003...
A Hard Place (2025)
Fugitives find themselves caught in the middle of an ancient feud between the creatures that roam the day and the monsters that rule the night.
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July 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Many of us have found that we prefer streaming to broadcast and cable… and I can say "many" because, for the first time, watching #streaming TV has passed broadcast and cable.
www.streamtvinsider.com/video/stream...
Streaming surpasses broadcast, cable for first time in monthly US TV usage
Streaming accounted for 44.8% of all TV viewing in the U.S. | Coinciding with Nielsen's latest monthly Gauge tracker, Tubi disclosed surpassing 100 million monthly active users.
www.streamtvinsider.com
June 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
So sad to hear that Chef Anne Burrell, the co-host of “Worst Cooks in America,” passed away today… at 55!
Loved watching that, and, actually, all her Food Channel appearances with my girls. My heart goes out to her friends and family. She will be missed.
June 17, 2025 at 11:56 PM
We all know what a nightmare puberty can be. With that as inspiration, writer/director Dalila Droege has turned a young woman’s coming-of-age story into a #horror film in BEAUTY NIGHT.

Join me in helping to make this film a reality via Kickstarter. www.kickstarter.com/projects/bea... #horrorsky
BEAUTY NIGHT - a horror film about puberty.
12 year old Mia just got her period. After a spa night with her Mom she's initiated into a terrifying new role in the family.
www.kickstarter.com
June 17, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Director Jason Horton (A Hard Place) partnered The Mahals (Arena Wars) for #ApexPredatorsClub — when hunting big game is not enough, you need monsters! — but when Michael Mahal suddenly passed, the project was put on hold.
June 17, 2025 at 4:40 AM
I recently attended the world premiere of Blood on the Bleachers with the director, Chase Dudley, and quite a few members of his cast. In a genuinely touching moment, on his big night, Chase took time to recognize indie producer Michael Mahal, who recently passed away. cosplayian.com/post/7856505...
Blood on the Bleachers World Premiere
I recently attended the world premiere of Blood on the Bleachers, which I was one of the executive producers of, at the Historic State Theater in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Director Chase Dudley...
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June 16, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Do you like practical effects and a good body count? Kyra Gardner and @jimmisimpson.bsky.social are partnering to make the horror film SLAY.

Even @barbaracrampton.bsky.social has backed SLAY on Kickstarter. Be like Barbara and HELP INDIE FILM!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/kyr... #horror #filmsky
SLAY
A Horror Film starring Aya Cash, Shawnee Smith, Zoey Luna, Sean Giambrone, Malina Pauli, Jimmi Simpson, and more!
www.kickstarter.com
June 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Happy birthday the one and only Robert Englund!
June 6, 2025 at 11:28 PM
When I was a teen, Frank Darabont and Chuck Russell sent me a signed #TheBlob script after I had sent a loving review of their remake to Fangoria. I have treasured this for years, and this weekend at @texasfrightmare.bsky.social, I was able to add Shawnee Smith and Kevin Dillon's signatures to it.
May 27, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The cast of #DamseloftheDoomed after a successful screening of their film at the 2025 @texasfrightmare.bsky.social.
May 27, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Just heard of the passing of Michael Mahal. His passion was infectious and he truly helped many in the indie film scene. My thoughts are with family and friends. He will be missed.
May 20, 2025 at 5:37 AM
The world premiere of #BloodOnTheBleachers at the historic State Theater is just a few days away! A couple of seats remain, so if you are in the area, get yours today.
thestate270.showare.com/eventperform... #supportindiefilm #horror
Tickets | Blood on the Bleachers | City of Elizabethtown / State Theater
Check This Out: Get tickets and show information for Blood on the Bleachers - City of Elizabethtown / State Theater
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May 14, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Rachel Hollon (aka facesbyrachie) as #Vampirella at
@fanexpodallas.bsky.social.
#cosplay
May 14, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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"The creatures look fantastic... Guardians always looked cool."
"It delivered exactly what I signed up for — and there’s a lot of fun to be had."
Big thanks to IndyRed for the killer review of A Hard Place.
Streaming May 27 on Amazon & Apple TV.
🔗 www.indyred.com/ahardplacere...
A Hard Place Review
IndyRed - Providing critic reviews for independent film since 2009.
www.indyred.com
May 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Meghan Carrasquillo’s Bot or Not is the story is of a young software engineer invited to join a cutting-edge #AI reality dating TV show—only to discover that it’s not only love she’ll be chasing, but survival.

#SupportIndieFilm and back the short film today! www.indiegogo.com/projects/bot...
BOT OR NOT THE MOVIE
Our sci-fi action thriller is almost complete! We just need a little help to finish post-production! | Check out 'BOT OR NOT THE MOVIE' on Indiegogo.
www.indiegogo.com
May 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The official teaser trailer for Shawn Phillips' #DesertFiends2 just dropped. Bringing back practical effects one fiend at a time.
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COSPLAYIAN
The official teaser trailer for Desert Fiends 2 just dropped.  If you haven’t seen it, Shawn Phillips’ Desert Fiends is available as VoD on Apple TV and Prime
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May 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
In 2010, I saw one of the greatest guest speakers at @texasfrightmare.bsky.social when Albert Pyun, director of The Sword and the Sorcerer and Cyborg, had to cancel his appearance and arrange for guest Lance Henriksen to fill the hour spot in the schedule.
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Lance Henriksen
at the 2010 Texas Frightmare Weekend. When Albert Pyun, director of The Sword and the Sorcerer and Cyborg, had to cancel his appearance at Texas Frightmare Weekend, the organizers were left with a ho...
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May 6, 2025 at 1:51 AM
The #ApexPredatorsClub has raised over $160K for people just like you. For as little as $25, you can join me to help this new film become your next favorite on streaming.
#JointheHunt today!
www.indiegogo.com/projects/ape...
Apex Predators Club - Feature Horror Film
Horror film shooting in LA this Summer - The campaign is still live. Claim a perk and join the hunt! | Check out 'Apex Predators Club - Feature Horror Film' on Indiegogo.
www.indiegogo.com
April 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
What if your best friend's mom wasn't just the overbearing, domineering, narcissistic b*tch that you thought she was but is actually a blood-thirsty monster that was using your friend as her own personal juice box—what would you do?
seedandspark.com/fund/a-dream... #SupportIndieFilm #SupportHorror
A dream for Amy - Film and Storytelling | Seed&Spark
Clarissa, a college student, comes back to her hometown for spring break and reconnects with an old schoolmate, Amy who’s still living at home with her domineering parents. Amy’s mother, Elizabeth, isn’t just a typical narcissistic mother, she’s a real vampire using Amy as a food source.
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March 31, 2025 at 5:25 AM
The Mahals (Arena Wars) are teaming up with Jason Horton (Craving) for #ApexPredatorsClub — when hunting big game is not enough, you need monsters!

Want to be part of it? For $25, you can receive a digital copy of the film.

Join the hunt today!

igg.me/at/ApexPreda... #supportindiefilm
March 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Looking for a little magic. @srscinema.bsky.social is looking for backers for their new film Dummy. He’s killing it on… and off—and you can help make it happen.
www.indiegogo.com/projects/dum...
Dummy - He’s killing it on stage... and off
He’ll slay you with laughter, then just slay you. | Check out 'Dummy - He’s killing it on stage... and off' on Indiegogo.
www.indiegogo.com
March 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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It’s Ash Wednesday.

Hail to the King, baby.
March 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
To celebrate #HorrorHoundBites being the #1 trending campaign on all of @indiegogo.com.web.brid.gy yesterday, they are offering this special perk to get your picture in the show and an IMDB credit for only $49!
#HorrorHoundBites featuring Mary Kate is now Trending as the #1 Web Series on Indiegogo. This could be interesting as they blend movie reviews, crowdfunding campaign spotlights, #horror news, and special guest appearances. www.indiegogo.com/projects/hor...
HORROR HOUND BITES WITH MARY KATE!
JOIN YOUR FAVORITE MISTRESS OF THE MACABRE, MARY KATE AS SHE EXPLORES EVERYTHING HORROR! | Check out 'HORROR HOUND BITES WITH MARY KATE!' on Indiegogo.
www.indiegogo.com
March 5, 2025 at 12:11 AM