Michael Varrati
@michaelvarrati.bsky.social
Filmmaker/screenwriter of a bunch of indie horror flicks and some made-for-TV movies your mom likes. Co-host of Midnight Mass.
…wuther you like it or not: The Heights.
February 15, 2026 at 6:57 AM
…wuther you like it or not: The Heights.
…what if it’s been short for “Danielzig” all along?
February 15, 2026 at 5:33 AM
…what if it’s been short for “Danielzig” all along?
”For Valentine’s Day, I Heart you,” I say before pulling open the door, allowing Ann and Nancy Wilson to aggressively enter playing “Barracuda.”
February 15, 2026 at 1:31 AM
”For Valentine’s Day, I Heart you,” I say before pulling open the door, allowing Ann and Nancy Wilson to aggressively enter playing “Barracuda.”
Roses are red,
zombies are dead.
If you want to survive,
aim for the head.
zombies are dead.
If you want to survive,
aim for the head.
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Roses are red,
zombies are dead.
If you want to survive,
aim for the head.
zombies are dead.
If you want to survive,
aim for the head.
Reposted by Michael Varrati
A cool gig courtesy @michaelvarrati.bsky.social & @paramountscares.com!
I love interviewing people & these folks were lovely, down to earth, grateful, & absolutely understood their place & importance in pop culture.
The 2nd time I’ve interviewed Kane & he cried both times.
Some fun F13 tidbits
I love interviewing people & these folks were lovely, down to earth, grateful, & absolutely understood their place & importance in pop culture.
The 2nd time I’ve interviewed Kane & he cried both times.
Some fun F13 tidbits
Celebrate FRIDAY THE 13TH with CAMP CRYSTAL LEGACY, a new video series from Paramount Scares honoring the legacy of the franchise.
Paramount Celebrates FRIDAY THE 13TH With New CAMP CRYSTAL LEGACY Series
Celebrate FRIDAY THE 13TH with CAMP CRYSTAL LEGACY, a new video series from Paramount Scares honoring the legacy of the franchise.
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 11:52 PM
A cool gig courtesy @michaelvarrati.bsky.social & @paramountscares.com!
I love interviewing people & these folks were lovely, down to earth, grateful, & absolutely understood their place & importance in pop culture.
The 2nd time I’ve interviewed Kane & he cried both times.
Some fun F13 tidbits
I love interviewing people & these folks were lovely, down to earth, grateful, & absolutely understood their place & importance in pop culture.
The 2nd time I’ve interviewed Kane & he cried both times.
Some fun F13 tidbits
Reposted by Michael Varrati
The @michaelvarrati.bsky.social supremacy continues!
Celebrate FRIDAY THE 13TH with CAMP CRYSTAL LEGACY, a new video series from Paramount Scares honoring the legacy of the franchise.
Paramount Celebrates FRIDAY THE 13TH With New CAMP CRYSTAL LEGACY Series
Celebrate FRIDAY THE 13TH with CAMP CRYSTAL LEGACY, a new video series from Paramount Scares honoring the legacy of the franchise.
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 7:27 PM
The @michaelvarrati.bsky.social supremacy continues!
Check it out! CAMP CRYSTAL LEGACY, a video series I directed for Paramount Scares from interviews by @gayofthedead.bsky.social and me exploring the impact of FRIDAY THE 13TH from the P.O.V of franchise alum, famous friends, & fans is out now! First two episodes today, next two on Friday, Mar 13th!
Celebrate FRIDAY THE 13TH with CAMP CRYSTAL LEGACY, a new video series from Paramount Scares honoring the legacy of the franchise.
Paramount Celebrates FRIDAY THE 13TH With New CAMP CRYSTAL LEGACY Series
Celebrate FRIDAY THE 13TH with CAMP CRYSTAL LEGACY, a new video series from Paramount Scares honoring the legacy of the franchise.
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Check it out! CAMP CRYSTAL LEGACY, a video series I directed for Paramount Scares from interviews by @gayofthedead.bsky.social and me exploring the impact of FRIDAY THE 13TH from the P.O.V of franchise alum, famous friends, & fans is out now! First two episodes today, next two on Friday, Mar 13th!
Reposted by Michael Varrati
Fun stuff from @michaelvarrati.bsky.social and @gayofthedead.bsky.social!
Plus I make a quick cameo in episode 1! #proud
www.fangoria.com/friday-the-1...
Plus I make a quick cameo in episode 1! #proud
www.fangoria.com/friday-the-1...
Paramount Celebrates FRIDAY THE 13TH With New CAMP CRYSTAL LEGACY Series
Celebrate FRIDAY THE 13TH with CAMP CRYSTAL LEGACY, a new video series from Paramount Scares honoring the legacy of the franchise.
www.fangoria.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Fun stuff from @michaelvarrati.bsky.social and @gayofthedead.bsky.social!
Plus I make a quick cameo in episode 1! #proud
www.fangoria.com/friday-the-1...
Plus I make a quick cameo in episode 1! #proud
www.fangoria.com/friday-the-1...
Reposted by Michael Varrati
(this is every Friday the 13th movie actually)
October 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
(this is every Friday the 13th movie actually)
On Friday the 13th, get yourself a slasher who knows the value of camp and the value of CAMP.
February 13, 2026 at 4:26 PM
On Friday the 13th, get yourself a slasher who knows the value of camp and the value of CAMP.
Don't forget to leave cookies out for Jason tonight.
February 12, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Don't forget to leave cookies out for Jason tonight.
Although DAWSON'S CREEK was certainly zeitgeist-defining, it was DON'T TRUST THE B IN APARTMENT 23 that truly made me appreciate James Van Der Beek. Not everyone would be so willing to portray a parody of themselves...and there's something to be learned about not taking ourselves so seriously.
February 12, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Although DAWSON'S CREEK was certainly zeitgeist-defining, it was DON'T TRUST THE B IN APARTMENT 23 that truly made me appreciate James Van Der Beek. Not everyone would be so willing to portray a parody of themselves...and there's something to be learned about not taking ourselves so seriously.
“If you want to sing out…sing out.“
February 12, 2026 at 2:16 AM
“If you want to sing out…sing out.“
Reposted by Michael Varrati
A sad day for the children of the popcorn. Bud Cort, unforgettable in Harold and Maude and seen in But I’m a Cheerleader, has passed. A true cult cinema original whose spirit shaped generations of weirdos. Read more: variety.com/2026/film/ne...
@midnightmasspod.bsky.social
@midnightmasspod.bsky.social
Bud Cort, ‘Harold and Maude’ Star, Dies at 77
Bud Cort, who starred in 'Harold and Maude" and "Brewster McCloud," died Wednesday. He was 77.
variety.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:12 AM
A sad day for the children of the popcorn. Bud Cort, unforgettable in Harold and Maude and seen in But I’m a Cheerleader, has passed. A true cult cinema original whose spirit shaped generations of weirdos. Read more: variety.com/2026/film/ne...
@midnightmasspod.bsky.social
@midnightmasspod.bsky.social
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Can't wait for more? Peaches and Michael just released a Patreon-exclusive Mini-Mass all about 1984's BODY DOUBLE! From the film's high-concept porno world to De Palma's obsession with queerness, it's a conversation not to be missed! Subscribe and listen! www.patreon.com/posts/mini-m...
February 12, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Can't wait for more? Peaches and Michael just released a Patreon-exclusive Mini-Mass all about 1984's BODY DOUBLE! From the film's high-concept porno world to De Palma's obsession with queerness, it's a conversation not to be missed! Subscribe and listen! www.patreon.com/posts/mini-m...
...ah, I see we're doing another round of "I can't believe this generation is buying rotisserie chickens instead of a house." Well, we can't believe the atrocities, Linda...but here we are.
February 11, 2026 at 5:51 PM
...ah, I see we're doing another round of "I can't believe this generation is buying rotisserie chickens instead of a house." Well, we can't believe the atrocities, Linda...but here we are.
The question "are we human or are we dancers" suggests that dancers are something separate from human. A nimble, otherworldly being, perhaps.
February 11, 2026 at 1:55 AM
The question "are we human or are we dancers" suggests that dancers are something separate from human. A nimble, otherworldly being, perhaps.
"Did you see that thing lurking in the fog?"
"No, I mist it."
- Me, pitching a dialogue exchange approximate 30 seconds before getting kicked out of the writer's room for the latest Stephen King adaptation.
"No, I mist it."
- Me, pitching a dialogue exchange approximate 30 seconds before getting kicked out of the writer's room for the latest Stephen King adaptation.
February 10, 2026 at 10:14 PM
"Did you see that thing lurking in the fog?"
"No, I mist it."
- Me, pitching a dialogue exchange approximate 30 seconds before getting kicked out of the writer's room for the latest Stephen King adaptation.
"No, I mist it."
- Me, pitching a dialogue exchange approximate 30 seconds before getting kicked out of the writer's room for the latest Stephen King adaptation.
Tonight at dinner, I asked the group to share what they considered to be the "best worst sequel." In other words, the movie sequel they loved, despite it being an outlier (for whatever reason) in the franchise from whence it came. Things got VERY passionate.
So, what's YOUR pick?
So, what's YOUR pick?
February 10, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Tonight at dinner, I asked the group to share what they considered to be the "best worst sequel." In other words, the movie sequel they loved, despite it being an outlier (for whatever reason) in the franchise from whence it came. Things got VERY passionate.
So, what's YOUR pick?
So, what's YOUR pick?
I'll never understand the incuriosity and ignorance of those unwilling to explore the art of cultures different than their own. Art is expression...an investigation into our joys, sorrows, commonalities, and differences. It's a way to find who we are...and each other. It's a profoundly human magic.
February 9, 2026 at 6:12 PM
I'll never understand the incuriosity and ignorance of those unwilling to explore the art of cultures different than their own. Art is expression...an investigation into our joys, sorrows, commonalities, and differences. It's a way to find who we are...and each other. It's a profoundly human magic.
A general reminder that there's no such thing as a conservative punk. If you know a punk who's conservative, they're not a punk anymore.
February 8, 2026 at 11:47 PM
A general reminder that there's no such thing as a conservative punk. If you know a punk who's conservative, they're not a punk anymore.
Apropos of the day, I remembered that in 2010 there was a zombie football horror novel that hit the shelves...and as part of the marketing, Simon & Schuster hired late, great Troma alum Doug Sakmann to create a tie-in faux-movie trailer. A true curiosity. Check it out!
youtu.be/SZ40L7ANHYU?...
youtu.be/SZ40L7ANHYU?...
PLAY DEAD: Official Book Trailer
YouTube video by Doug Sakmann
youtu.be
February 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Apropos of the day, I remembered that in 2010 there was a zombie football horror novel that hit the shelves...and as part of the marketing, Simon & Schuster hired late, great Troma alum Doug Sakmann to create a tie-in faux-movie trailer. A true curiosity. Check it out!
youtu.be/SZ40L7ANHYU?...
youtu.be/SZ40L7ANHYU?...
My Super Bowl.
February 8, 2026 at 5:05 PM
My Super Bowl.
"Last Christmas, I gave you my lasagna...but the very next day, you blocked my number."
Somehow I didn't know about George Michael's lasagna recipe until now. Half a jar of mayonnaise and hard-boiled eggs, you say?
February 8, 2026 at 4:16 AM
"Last Christmas, I gave you my lasagna...but the very next day, you blocked my number."
I'm quite sorry to hear this news. Devotees of the underground and cult cinema may know Danny Boyd as the filmmaker behind rental-era gems CHILLERS and STRANGEST DREAMS: INVASION OF THE SPACE PREACHERS. I had the pleasure of meeting him many years back and he was exceptionally kind.
The West Virginia Film Office announced on Saturday that West Virginian filmmaker, educator and creative Danny Boyd passed away.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/west-virginia-filmmaker-creator-danny-boyd-passes-away/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/west-virginia-filmmaker-creator-danny-boyd-passes-away/
February 7, 2026 at 11:32 PM
I'm quite sorry to hear this news. Devotees of the underground and cult cinema may know Danny Boyd as the filmmaker behind rental-era gems CHILLERS and STRANGEST DREAMS: INVASION OF THE SPACE PREACHERS. I had the pleasure of meeting him many years back and he was exceptionally kind.