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Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · Oct 18

Seeing a lot of new Bsky faces! Allow me to reintroduce myself?

- I specialize in horror film criticism, but you can expect commentary on film as a whole.
- The Demon Wind, remake and “reds” guy
- @certifiedforgot.bsky.social co-host/creator
- Pop-punk lover
- AEW 💪
- Astros ⚾️, Texans 🏈

Welcome!

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Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 1d

I love how friends and family ask me how I sleep at night seeing as many horror movies as I do, like putting on BUTTERFLY KISSES tonight didn’t just pull me out of a rogue anxiety wave lol. Should make for a fun topic to cover in therapy tomorrow!

Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 1d

This is the first year I’ve ever taken on 5 fantasy football teams, and it took until Week 5, but I finally got my first clean sweep.

Sorry, @monagle.bsky.social. Would have beat anyone else in the FCFL last week … but me. 💪

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Xtine @xtinemakepeace.bsky.social · 1d

I also enjoyed HIM
So I look forward to listening

Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 2d

In a shocking turn of events, I'm not the only Matt at @certifiedforgot.bsky.social who digs HIM?

In our latest 30-minute Uncertified episode, @monagle.bsky.social and I delve into why the heavily derided football-horror mashup resonated with us (and not many others, lol).

Uncertified: HIM

Podcast Episode · Certified Forgotten · 10/03/2025 · 36m

podcasts.apple.com

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Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 1d

Let’s make patches for our denim jackets.

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Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 1d

🖤 we're bringing HIM back, one person at a time.

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Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 2d

I don't think I minded TAKEN 2!

Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 2d

VALID.

Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 2d

It just ... sure. Let's abandon what you're best at. Cool cool cool.

Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah, 2 doesn't have a lot of appreciators itself. I think it's still got some solid scares and great found footage usage, but it's hardly perfect.

Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 2d

The scares as *so good* in both 1 and 2, but precisely that—the further he expanded and evolved the main story, the messier and less appealing each film became (imo). Then repetition set in. The same camera tricks, the same "hits," and gosh golly that last one. The bottom fell out so quick (imo).

Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 2d

Maybe it’s recency bias, but HELL HOUSE LLC.

The first is one of my favorite modern horror films. Everything after … exists. 2 is the only other one I’ve enjoyed, but it’s still nowhere near the original.

Matt Singer @mattsinger.bsky.social · 2d

Food for thought: What is the worst franchise made from the best movie?

15 Great Movies That Were Ruined By Becoming Franchises

These classic films should never have gotten sequels.

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Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 2d

a white kitten with pink ears is looking at the camera with big eyes .

ALT: a white kitten with pink ears is looking at the camera with big eyes .

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Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 2d

Then why don't you like DEMON WIND.

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Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 2d

Truly believe the same! I left my screening and barely talked to any other critics, so I was pretty shocked the next morning. Like, I figured my review for @dailydead.bsky.social would be on the high end, but to find out it was one of like, 5 positives, I was shocked. Was a better OPUS imo.

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Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 2d

Every time I think I know Monagle, he throws me a curveball haha. Like, I was ready for my review to be the opposite of his thoughts haha.

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Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 2d

Uncertified: HIM

Podcast Episode · Certified Forgotten · 10/03/2025 · 36m

podcasts.apple.com

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Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 3d

Can't unsee it.

Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 3d

I'm all for robot Pam Grier with a flamethrower, too haha.

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FANGORIA @fangoria.bsky.social · 3d

Fango x Spencer’s collab is live! Six new designs to level up your fall wardrobe with your favorite horror films (and Edward Cullen for obvious reasons)!

See them all on the Spencer’s website and in local stores!

www.spencersonline.com/catalog/sear...

Woman with teal short hair performing a scene from TWILIGHT in a FANGORIA TWILIGHT T-shirt with matching teal print featuring Edward Cullen

Man facing away in a FANGORIA Magazine TERRIFIER T-shirt with red print featuring Art the Clown

Woman with raspberry red hair in a FANGORIA Magazine SAW T-shirt with red print featuring Jigsaw on a tricycle

Woman with black hair and tattoos in a FANGORIA Magazine Elvira T-shirt with purple print

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Matt Monagle @monagle.bsky.social · 3d

If you'd like to get your first month of @certifiedforgot.bsky.social for the cost of the loose coins in your junk drawer, now is the time to sign up.

Subscribe for $1 During Our Halloween Pledge Drive

Get your first month of Certified Forgotten for just $1 when you register during our first-ever Halloween pledge drive.

certifiedforgotten.com

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Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 3d

It said "Drafthouse" on your post, so I'd probably assume so? 2017 log date?

Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 3d

Also can't believe @monagle.bsky.social saw a ridiculous 80s/90s midnighter before I did (after checking Letterboxd). So proud.

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Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 3d

Had the pleasure of hosting @bradfhenderson.bsky.social this weekend, and he showed me one of his favorites, CLASS OF 1999. Immediately fell in love with this dystopian "students are gang members and teachers are murderous military automotons" flick. Blu-ray is already ordered for the collection.

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Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 4d

QUEENS OF THE DEAD: Would be a perfect double-bill with the Tubi’s fabulous original SLAY; very much channels the same energy and queer celebration. Tina Romero’s glam-gore take on zombies continues her father’s legacy but with Tina’s vision and voice. Glittery, bloody, sassy, and fun! #BeyondFest

Matt Donato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 4d

Came for QUEENS OF THE DEAD at Beyond Fest, staying for the post-screening Q&A hosted by @horrorgirlprobs.bsky.social!

The filmmakers, cast, and crew of Queens of the Dead on stage doing a Q&A.

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