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Victor H. Rodriguez

@dimestorecaesar.bsky.social

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Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · Nov 13

Do you like #horror #fiction? Check out this #podcast mini-series! In each episode, I read a short story from my collection, then my producer, Josh, interviews me on the #writing process. #31DaysOfHorror share.transistor.fm/s/d102796b

Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 11h

#31DaysOfHalloween 'Strange Harvest' (2025) #FoundFootage #Crime-#Horror presented like a true crime documentary. Two detectives correlate the evidence from a series of ritual murders, leading to a discovery of #CosmicHorror. 7.5 out of 10.

Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 11h

#31DaysOfHalloween #Caturday #Costume Welcome to Halloween week. (Art via Daniel Arthur @Danielarthury.)

Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 2d

#31DaysOfHalloween 'Weapons' (2025). #Horror-#mystery-#comedy w/all-star cast. An #eerie missing child event points to a #supernatural explanation. Style choices and plot inconsistencies subtract from an otherwise well-executed, original concept. 7.5 out of 10.

Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 3d

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Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 3d

Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.

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Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 3d

#31DaysOfHalloween 'Smile 2' (2024) improves upon the #supernatural #curse plot laid out in its 2022 predecessor. Clever #horror-ization of pop-star fame, and an #eerie musical score from Tapia de Veer ('The White Lotus') are highlights. #Scary. 8 out of 10.

Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 4d

#31DaysOfHalloween 'He Never Died' (2015). #Horror-#DarkComedy. Rollins plays an ancient, cannibalistic immortal who works his way through a low-level criminal organization to rescue a loved one. Is it scary? No. Is it entertaining? Yes. 7 out of 10.

Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 5d

#31DaysOfHalloween 'Dead Mail' (2025). A unique, play-like #Psychological #Horror #art #film. A USPS dead mail detective tracks down the origin of a mysterious help note. Slow-paced, though non-linear plot twists keep things interesting. 8 out of 10.

Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 6d

#31DaysOfHalloween 'Re-Animator' (1985), a #horror-#comedy masterpiece, is forty years old this year. I remember literally running to the theater opening weekend to make it by showtime. Changed my mind about what a horror movie could be. 10 out of 10.

Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 7d

#31DaysOfHalloween 'Hostel: Part II' (2007) - The rich buy and sell the middle-class for sadistic sport... until they meet their match. This time, it's #horror, not non-fiction. Brutal. IMO the best of the Hostel bunch. 7.5 out of 10.

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Becky D’Anna @hwoodminotaur.bsky.social · 8d

It was a dream come true to guest host with @jonjame.bsky.social on my favorite horror podcast, @horrormoviepodcast.bsky.social to promote our new podcast, Director’s Take and celebrate one of my favorite films of the year, PRESENCE!

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HMSG Interview Becky D'Anna & Jon Laubinger -

Podcast Episode · Horror Movie Survival Guide · 10/17/2025 · 1h 9m

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Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 8d

#31DaysOfHalloween 'The Call' (2020). Enigmatic #Korean #horror-#mystery about a woman and a killer joined by a mysterious phone... and separated by twenty years. The first half is slow, and I had to watch this twice to understand it. 7.5 out of 10.

Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 9d

#31DaysOfHalloween 'Saw II' (2005) - Gross, yet inventive. This is the one with the pit o' syringes. Also, for a #horror movie with such a grimy aesthetic, the actors are lit rather well. Astounding musical score by Charlie Clouser. 7.5 out of 10.

Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 10d

#31DaysOfHalloween 'The Monkey' (2025). Oz Perkins strikes again, directing, adapting, and playing a small role in this delightful #Horror-#DarkComedy feature about a #cursed monkey toy. Surprisingly gory. 8 out of 10.

Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 11d

#31DaysOfHalloween 'Fréwaka' (2024) #Horror-ized grief is an emotional throughline of this #creepy, well-written and performed #Irish narrative. The story is depressing, so make sure you are in the right mood before pressing "play." 7.5 out of 10.

Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 12d

#31DaysOfHalloween 'The Boogeyman' (2023) starts decently, yet by act two the characters are doing silly things to enable #Supernatural #Horror tropes to play out. The result is pretty far from Stephen King's original short story, which I love. 5.5 out of 10.

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Movies from HELL @26mfhpod.bsky.social · 12d

New episode, now streaming over at our free Patreon, we got to talk about Michael Winner movies (The Sentinel, Scream for Help and The Nightcomers) with our friend, and movie genius, James Hancock listen here 👇/👉 www.patreon.com/posts/141057...

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Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 12d

"Sweets for the sweet."

Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 13d

#31DaysOfHalloween 'Milk & Serial' (2024) is a #FoundFootage #Horror-#Thriller currently available on #YouTube. A birthday prank takes several turns for the worse. Anyone planning to make a low-budget feature should check this out. 7.5 out of 10.

Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 14d

#31DaysOfHalloween 'Madhouse' (1974) - Fictional #Horror #movie character kills people when the mentally unstable actor who plays him is released from an asylum. #Mystery-#Slasher fans might like this despite the PG-rated kills. 7.5 out of 10.

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Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 15d

#31DaysOfHalloween 'Full Brutal' (2018) is a #extreme #horror novel by #splatterpunk writer Kristopher Triana. A pregnant, murderous high-school student descends into madness. Insanely gory. 8 out of 10. You have been warned....

Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 15d

#31DaysOfHalloween 'Cheerleader' (2023) is a single by American #singer-#rapper Ashnikko. Their vision of the evil cheerleader #archetype is cleverly illustrated in this schizophrenic, catchy (NSFW) music video. 9 out of 10. youtu.be/_BkjDZshvK8?si…

Ashnikko - Cheerleader (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Ashnikko

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Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 15d

#31DaysOfHalloween 'All Cheerleaders Die' (2013). #Supernatural #Horror-#Comedy about a #witch plotting the demise of an irresponsible high-school jock. It was OK. 6.5 out of 10. For more #evil #cheerleader stories, check out the comments below!

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Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 16d

#31DaysOfHalloween 'The House that Screamed' (1969). An isolated boarding school in 19th century #France boils over with repressed emotions, mysterious #murders, and cover-ups. Thanks @badchopsuey for turning me on to this #slasher gem! 8.5 out of 10.

Victor H. Rodriguez @dimestorecaesar.bsky.social · 17d

#31DaysOfHalloween 'Clown in a Cornfield' (2025). Exactly what it sounds like -- a legendary small-town clown kills teenagers. Great #October vibes. Recommended if you dig #slashers. Nothing too extreme, just bloody, R-rated #Horror fun. 7 out of 10.