Tom Stanger
@tomasstanger.bsky.social
Editor of The Gothic Revival magazine, paranormal investigator, autistic researcher on 19th century Gothic Literature & religion, lover of old horror films, also write some book reviews, take bad photos & other bits & bobs
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Celebrating the end of a texious week listening to music from my least favourite decade. I really didn't like this album when it came out, but listening now, I may have been a little harsh.
January 30, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Celebrating the end of a texious week listening to music from my least favourite decade. I really didn't like this album when it came out, but listening now, I may have been a little harsh.
Getting bored with this! Might go to the pub on the weekend, if I can find my wellies!
Going to be honest, all this rain has dampened my enthusiasm for the Melania documentary!
Going to be honest, all this rain has dampened my enthusiasm for the Melania documentary!
January 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Getting bored with this! Might go to the pub on the weekend, if I can find my wellies!
Going to be honest, all this rain has dampened my enthusiasm for the Melania documentary!
Going to be honest, all this rain has dampened my enthusiasm for the Melania documentary!
My review of To the Edge of the World by Tilar J. Mazzeo, published by, @eandtbooks.bsky.social is on my website to read now:
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To the Edge of the World by Tilar J. Mazzeo
I've always been fascinated by exploration, especially the expeditions led by such pioneering figures as Ernest Shackleton and Roald Amundsen
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January 29, 2026 at 8:47 AM
My review of To the Edge of the World by Tilar J. Mazzeo, published by, @eandtbooks.bsky.social is on my website to read now:
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Embarking on some day trips this year, I've just joined the National Trust, so have to get my money's worth!
Planning on Avebury Manor tomorrow, if it's open.
Planning on Avebury Manor tomorrow, if it's open.
January 2, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Embarking on some day trips this year, I've just joined the National Trust, so have to get my money's worth!
Planning on Avebury Manor tomorrow, if it's open.
Planning on Avebury Manor tomorrow, if it's open.
Three years ago saw my first ever trip to Paris, and have to be honest, that was a good curry & chips, along with the 9% 'session' beer.
I think another trip to Paris is on the cards!
I think another trip to Paris is on the cards!
January 25, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Three years ago saw my first ever trip to Paris, and have to be honest, that was a good curry & chips, along with the 9% 'session' beer.
I think another trip to Paris is on the cards!
I think another trip to Paris is on the cards!
Embarking on some day trips this year, I've just joined the National Trust, so have to get my money's worth!
Planning on Avebury Manor tomorrow, if it's open.
Planning on Avebury Manor tomorrow, if it's open.
January 2, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Embarking on some day trips this year, I've just joined the National Trust, so have to get my money's worth!
Planning on Avebury Manor tomorrow, if it's open.
Planning on Avebury Manor tomorrow, if it's open.
As it’s Christmas Day, go on, treat yourself!
December 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM
As it’s Christmas Day, go on, treat yourself!
I’ve actually remembered to light the cinnamon candle this year, so the living room smells rather nice, I’ve got a drink, crusty bread and pate (starting the cheese later) and some festivity-related films.
Not bad for a Wednesday evening!
Not bad for a Wednesday evening!
December 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I’ve actually remembered to light the cinnamon candle this year, so the living room smells rather nice, I’ve got a drink, crusty bread and pate (starting the cheese later) and some festivity-related films.
Not bad for a Wednesday evening!
Not bad for a Wednesday evening!
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Can I just offer my apologies for the lack of updates recently? This has been due to me having surgery, then followed by the cold from hell, then followed by a serious dose of food poisoning I'm still trying to recover from!
The sample issue is on its way, just a slight delay. Thanks, Tom
The sample issue is on its way, just a slight delay. Thanks, Tom
December 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Can I just offer my apologies for the lack of updates recently? This has been due to me having surgery, then followed by the cold from hell, then followed by a serious dose of food poisoning I'm still trying to recover from!
The sample issue is on its way, just a slight delay. Thanks, Tom
The sample issue is on its way, just a slight delay. Thanks, Tom
A bit soggy but a nice day seeing mum via a quick trip via Bridgnorth
November 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A bit soggy but a nice day seeing mum via a quick trip via Bridgnorth
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@tomasstanger.bsky.social review of The Cat’s Tales: Feline Fairy Tales and Folklore, by
@charliecreed.bsky.social published by @eandtbooks.bsky.social is on our website now:
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#Booksky #writingcommunity #bookreviews #cats #folklore
@charliecreed.bsky.social published by @eandtbooks.bsky.social is on our website now:
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The Cat's Tales by Charlie Creed
Cats have been worshipped and the subject of folklore stories for thousands of years. Since the time of the Egyptian Pharaohs
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October 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
@tomasstanger.bsky.social review of The Cat’s Tales: Feline Fairy Tales and Folklore, by
@charliecreed.bsky.social published by @eandtbooks.bsky.social is on our website now:
thegothicrevival.com/the-cats-tal...
#Booksky #writingcommunity #bookreviews #cats #folklore
@charliecreed.bsky.social published by @eandtbooks.bsky.social is on our website now:
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Happy birthday to Carrie Fisher, born #onthisday 21 Oct 1956, who played Bianca Burnette in Scream 3 and Mrs Crenshaw in Sorority Row.
However, she is fondly remembered as a public speaker, author and Princess Leia to millions around the world.
#Horror #Horrorsky #movies #starwars #carriefisher
However, she is fondly remembered as a public speaker, author and Princess Leia to millions around the world.
#Horror #Horrorsky #movies #starwars #carriefisher
October 21, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Happy birthday to Carrie Fisher, born #onthisday 21 Oct 1956, who played Bianca Burnette in Scream 3 and Mrs Crenshaw in Sorority Row.
However, she is fondly remembered as a public speaker, author and Princess Leia to millions around the world.
#Horror #Horrorsky #movies #starwars #carriefisher
However, she is fondly remembered as a public speaker, author and Princess Leia to millions around the world.
#Horror #Horrorsky #movies #starwars #carriefisher
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We're working on a sample issue, which will be published shortly. In the meantime, we've a new website, and looking forward to sharing lots of new content with everyone, including reviews and ghost hunts! Woo!
#gothic #comingsoon #WritingCommunity #horror #horrorsky
#gothic #comingsoon #WritingCommunity #horror #horrorsky
October 14, 2025 at 12:34 PM
We're working on a sample issue, which will be published shortly. In the meantime, we've a new website, and looking forward to sharing lots of new content with everyone, including reviews and ghost hunts! Woo!
#gothic #comingsoon #WritingCommunity #horror #horrorsky
#gothic #comingsoon #WritingCommunity #horror #horrorsky
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Frankenstein: Why Mary Shelley's 200-year-old horror story is so misunderstood
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#Gothic #horrorsky
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Frankenstein: Why Mary Shelley's 200-year-old horror story is so misunderstood
As a new film starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi is released, why is the message of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel still overshadowed by its success, more than two centuries on?
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October 20, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Frankenstein: Why Mary Shelley's 200-year-old horror story is so misunderstood
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#Gothic #horrorsky
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I've just discovered (albeit late) this rather lovely hardback #GraphicNovel of Dracula, published by Legendary Comics, starring Bela Lugosi.
It looks fantastic and is a wonderful homage to both the novel and the actor who became synonymous with the characterisation of the role.
#Gothic #horror
It looks fantastic and is a wonderful homage to both the novel and the actor who became synonymous with the characterisation of the role.
#Gothic #horror
October 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
I've just discovered (albeit late) this rather lovely hardback #GraphicNovel of Dracula, published by Legendary Comics, starring Bela Lugosi.
It looks fantastic and is a wonderful homage to both the novel and the actor who became synonymous with the characterisation of the role.
#Gothic #horror
It looks fantastic and is a wonderful homage to both the novel and the actor who became synonymous with the characterisation of the role.
#Gothic #horror
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@tomasstanger.bsky.social review of Voices of Thunder: Radical Religious Women of the Seventeenth Century by @drnaomibaker.bsky.social published by @reaktionbooks.bsky.social is on our website now:
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Voices of Thunder by Naomi Baker
I find the subject of women in religion an absolutely fascinating subject, to the extent that I dedicated a large part of my own research
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October 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM
@tomasstanger.bsky.social review of Voices of Thunder: Radical Religious Women of the Seventeenth Century by @drnaomibaker.bsky.social published by @reaktionbooks.bsky.social is on our website now:
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I've been missing getting out and about on weekends, so I've been thinking about National Trust membership, in the hope I may make a bit more use of my weekends.
Weekends used to be for adventures, which I've not had for a while.
Yes, I will still be ghost hunting!
Weekends used to be for adventures, which I've not had for a while.
Yes, I will still be ghost hunting!
October 8, 2025 at 11:49 AM
I've been missing getting out and about on weekends, so I've been thinking about National Trust membership, in the hope I may make a bit more use of my weekends.
Weekends used to be for adventures, which I've not had for a while.
Yes, I will still be ghost hunting!
Weekends used to be for adventures, which I've not had for a while.
Yes, I will still be ghost hunting!
Sunday mornings (along with any other time of day) were made for Betty Davis.
Such an underrated, sexy and funky album! Although only releasing 5 albums, she remains one of the most great breaking funk artists of the 70s and 80s.
#music #vinylcommunity
Such an underrated, sexy and funky album! Although only releasing 5 albums, she remains one of the most great breaking funk artists of the 70s and 80s.
#music #vinylcommunity
October 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Sunday mornings (along with any other time of day) were made for Betty Davis.
Such an underrated, sexy and funky album! Although only releasing 5 albums, she remains one of the most great breaking funk artists of the 70s and 80s.
#music #vinylcommunity
Such an underrated, sexy and funky album! Although only releasing 5 albums, she remains one of the most great breaking funk artists of the 70s and 80s.
#music #vinylcommunity
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Day three, and our #Halloween #Horror 'masterpiece' is 1970s, Scream and Scream Again.
A man wakes up in hospital with his legs amputated. There's a serial killer, a fascist secret army; none of it makes sense. Mad scientist Vincent Price creates murderous superhumans. I fell asleep before the end.
A man wakes up in hospital with his legs amputated. There's a serial killer, a fascist secret army; none of it makes sense. Mad scientist Vincent Price creates murderous superhumans. I fell asleep before the end.
October 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Day three, and our #Halloween #Horror 'masterpiece' is 1970s, Scream and Scream Again.
A man wakes up in hospital with his legs amputated. There's a serial killer, a fascist secret army; none of it makes sense. Mad scientist Vincent Price creates murderous superhumans. I fell asleep before the end.
A man wakes up in hospital with his legs amputated. There's a serial killer, a fascist secret army; none of it makes sense. Mad scientist Vincent Price creates murderous superhumans. I fell asleep before the end.
Good morning, from the 3 minutes it was actually dry on my morning walk.
October 3, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Good morning, from the 3 minutes it was actually dry on my morning walk.
My review of the fantastic Flashbacks & Polaroids by Blind River Scare is on my website to read now:
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#music #countrymusic #Americana #albumreview
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#music #countrymusic #Americana #albumreview
Flashbacks & Polaroids by Blind River Scare
Back in 2021, I had the privilege to review The Mileage Made by Newport's Blind River Scare, and here we are in 2025, and
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October 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
My review of the fantastic Flashbacks & Polaroids by Blind River Scare is on my website to read now:
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#music #countrymusic #Americana #albumreview
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Today's #Halloween #Horror 'masterpiece' is the 1960 City of the Dead, aka Horror Hotel.
A student goes to research witchcraft in a small town. The hotel is run by a reincarnated witch, trying to achieve immortality.
The 'heroes' arrive for the climax, which involves a big crucifix. Everyone dies.
A student goes to research witchcraft in a small town. The hotel is run by a reincarnated witch, trying to achieve immortality.
The 'heroes' arrive for the climax, which involves a big crucifix. Everyone dies.
October 2, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Today's #Halloween #Horror 'masterpiece' is the 1960 City of the Dead, aka Horror Hotel.
A student goes to research witchcraft in a small town. The hotel is run by a reincarnated witch, trying to achieve immortality.
The 'heroes' arrive for the climax, which involves a big crucifix. Everyone dies.
A student goes to research witchcraft in a small town. The hotel is run by a reincarnated witch, trying to achieve immortality.
The 'heroes' arrive for the climax, which involves a big crucifix. Everyone dies.
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It's October 1st, and our #Halloween #horror countdown.
Today is the 1974 'masterpiece', The Beast Must Die.
Eight people are invited to an island by a millionaire, who thinks one of them is a werewolf and wants to hunt it. So, he chases it in a helicopter, trying to shoot it with a machine gun.
Today is the 1974 'masterpiece', The Beast Must Die.
Eight people are invited to an island by a millionaire, who thinks one of them is a werewolf and wants to hunt it. So, he chases it in a helicopter, trying to shoot it with a machine gun.
October 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM
It's October 1st, and our #Halloween #horror countdown.
Today is the 1974 'masterpiece', The Beast Must Die.
Eight people are invited to an island by a millionaire, who thinks one of them is a werewolf and wants to hunt it. So, he chases it in a helicopter, trying to shoot it with a machine gun.
Today is the 1974 'masterpiece', The Beast Must Die.
Eight people are invited to an island by a millionaire, who thinks one of them is a werewolf and wants to hunt it. So, he chases it in a helicopter, trying to shoot it with a machine gun.
Morning has broken
September 26, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Morning has broken
My review of Brightening from the East by @kgeorgew.bsky.social published by @littletollerbooks.bsky.social is on my website to read now:
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Brightening from the East by Ken Worpole
Living across the country, in South Wales, the Essex landscape seems very alien to me. From the hills and mountains which surround much of
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September 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
My review of Brightening from the East by @kgeorgew.bsky.social published by @littletollerbooks.bsky.social is on my website to read now:
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