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James Felix McKenney

@monsterpants.bsky.social

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Writer & Director of Automatons, Satan Hates You, Hypothermia, The Off Season, CanniBallistic! and Wrack. Sometimes I make toys. Portland, Maine USA. studio-midnight.com

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James Felix McKenney @monsterpants.bsky.social · Jun 18

Our 2006 low-fi sci-fi feature, AUTOMATONS, now available on blu-ray from OCN Distribution & @vinsyn.bsky.social! Features a new 2K scan, 5.1 audio mix by @grahamreznick.bsky.social, audio commentary, essay by @simonsaybrams.bsky.social & more!
#filmsky #scifi #sciencefiction #indiefilm #cultmovies

Automatons

2025 Subscribers: This is NOT included in your Subscription. If you'd like to purchase it, you will need to login to view your special 50% off SRP pricing. This special limited edition slipcover

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James Felix McKenney @monsterpants.bsky.social · 9h

24th drive- in movie of the season with @dinasherman.bsky.social!

Prides Corner Drive-in marquee featuring Psycho and Misery.

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James Felix McKenney @monsterpants.bsky.social · 1d

23rd drive-in movie of the season with @dinasherman.bsky.social !

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Rue Morgue Magazine @ruemorguemag.bsky.social · 1d

Born on this day in 1924 (d. 1978), Happy Birthday, ED WOOD! 🎉

A black and white photo of director Ed wood wearing a blonde wig with a mannequin behind him.

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Scifi Art @scifiart.bsky.social · 2d

Sci-fi / horror film & TV and futurist magazines were the life blood of a kid throughout the 1970s, 80s and 90s

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 2d

Collecting donations for the New York Immigrant Coalition at the NYCC! Come get some free photos and donate to help immigrants in NYC! Artist Alley L25 @thenyic.bsky.social

photo of part of Greg Pak's NYCC artist alleyvtable showing a donation for the New York Immigrant Coalition and some stacks of photo prints including a photo of Ras Baraka and a photo of a protest sign reading "Cruelty is not strength bitches"

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James Felix McKenney @monsterpants.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you!

James Felix McKenney @monsterpants.bsky.social · 2d

Where are the new Judge Death styles, such at the shirt pictured above and the other items displayed in the newsletter? Whenever I click the link or search the store, all I see are older Judge Death items.

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io9 @io9dotcom.bsky.social · 4d

'The Toxic Avenger' Has Helped Eliminate Over $15 Million in Medical Debt

The ooey-gooey, proudly raunchy horror comedy launched a fundraiser ahead of its theatrical release—and it's still going along with its arrival at home.

gizmodo.com

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Will McKinley @willmckinley.bsky.social · 6d

PBS launched #OTD in 1970.

A life-changing moment for many of us. #PBS

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FANGORIA @fangoria.bsky.social · 6d

FYI: First-of-its-kind documentary MONSTER GIRLS will explore and celebrate the history of women’s contributions to character and creature design in horror - watch the new trailer within.

MONSTER GIRLS Documentary Trailer Celebrates The Work Of Women In Horror SFX

First-of-its-kind documentary MONSTER GIRLS will explore and celebrate the history of women’s contributions to character and creature design in horror - watch the new trailer within.

dlvr.it

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James Felix McKenney @monsterpants.bsky.social · 8d

Here are the masks I made for tonight’s Halloween Art Show
at @pineconechickadee.bsky.social! Come by and see them all!

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Pinecone+Chickadee @pineconechickadee.bsky.social · 9d

Come check out our Halloween Art Show this First Friday! Custom made vacuum formed Halloween masks from super talented local celebrities!

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James Felix McKenney @monsterpants.bsky.social · 21d

22nd drive-in movie of the season with @dinasherman.bsky.social!

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Open Culture @openculture.bsky.social · 21d

Goebbels Ends the Careers of Five Comedians Who Made Witticisms About the Nazi Regime.

NYTimes article. February 4 1939.

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