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Carnosaur (Isolated Soundtrack) — Giallo Julian

November 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM

Giallo Julian

@giallojulian.bsky.social

BIG UPDATE: Thanks to Michael Calhoun, I was able to post the ISOLATED SOUNDTRACK to Adam Simon's CARNOSAUR to my website, for all to listen! It's an HONOR to host them on my site!
www.giallojulian.com/archives/car...

Thanks to Michael Calhoun, I was able to acquire the isolated soundtrack to CARNOSAUR! As far as we know, it’s not found anywhere else, so it’s an honor to find it a new home! Enjoy

YouTuber 'Grim Beard' Leads the Goth Gamer Nation [New Blood Drops]

November 20, 2025 at 4:07 AM

Giallo Julian

@giallojulian.bsky.social

LOOK ALIVE, GOTH GAMER NATION! My interview with the goth gamer YouTuber himself, @gothgamernation.bsky.social, has just dropped! 💀🖤🐀

Courtesy of @dreadcentral.bsky.social , with a SUPER special thanks to our new editor-in-chief, @joshkorngut.bsky.social ! 💛

www.dreadcentral.com/news/548442/...

Hatching 'Carnosaur' With Director Adam Simon [Direction Dissection]

November 11, 2025 at 10:12 PM

Giallo Julian

@giallojulian.bsky.social

Happy Halloween, Blood Babes!!! 🎃

We’re riding on that “dinosaur highway” once again — Part Two of my ‘Carnosaur’ interview with Adam Simon is out NOW! 😱🦖💀

Much thanks to Dread Central, & a special thanks to Mary Beth McAndrews! 💛

www.dreadcentral.com/interviews/5...

@dreadcentral.bsky.social

Read part two of Giallo Julian’s interview with ‘Carnosaur’ director Adam Simon, where he shares how ’The Birds’ influenced his dino horror.

Candy Bowls, Monstroween, and Ghost Chickens [New Blood News]

October 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Giallo Julian

@giallojulian.bsky.social

Happy Halloween Season, Blood Babes! And with it comes another New Blood News, showcasing what new things go bump in the Indie Horror night! Check it out! 🎃

Many thanks to @dreadcentral.bsky.social! 💛

www.dreadcentral.com/news/545962/...

From haunted events to upcoming films, Giallo Julian shares the latest in indie horror news! Read more on Dread Central.

October 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM

Giallo Julian

@giallojulian.bsky.social

UPDATE: New additions to the site!
"Coming Soon!" — Vincente DiSanti's 'Ghost Chicken'.
"On a Screen Near You!" — Austin Galante's 'Sanguine Teeth on a Driftless Road', Joshua Bentley's 'Pitch Black Manor: The Sleepover Set'.
"Events" — Night Mind's 'Candy Bowl 2025'.
www.giallojulian.com

Monstroween 2025 (Oct 1—31, 2025) — Giallo Julian

October 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM

Giallo Julian

@giallojulian.bsky.social

REMINDER: @davidhartmanart.bsky.social’s MONSTROWEEN 2025 starts TODAY! Can’t wait to see what creepy creations are conjured up this year!

www.giallojulian.com/events/monst...

Follow artist David Hartman in creating your own art across a multitude of monstrous prompts leading up to Halloween!

Monster Drive-In: Isle of Evil (graphic novel) — Giallo Julian

October 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM

Giallo Julian

@giallojulian.bsky.social

REMINDER: Just over a day left to support two FANTASITC Kickstarter campagins!
David Hartman's 'Monster Drive-In: Isle of Evil' and Monstrous Media's 'Monstrous: The Kaiju Issue'!
Check 'em out!
www.giallojulian.com/coming-soon/...
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“The book follows Captain Pickles, a grizzled boatman who ferries a trio of party-hungry girls to a remote island for a beach bash. But the island is cursed — crawling with flesh-stitched abominations...

September 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM

Giallo Julian

@giallojulian.bsky.social

UPDATE: New additions to the site!
"On a Screen Near You!" — Peter Dorn Ravlin's 'Dweller of the Twilight Void' and 'Til Your Last Breath'.
"Events" — David Hartman's 'Monstoween 2025'

www.giallojulian.com

September 30, 2025 at 2:29 AM

Giallo Julian

@giallojulian.bsky.social

UPDATE: New additions to my site!

"CRITIC of the LIVING DEAD" — 'The Clearing', 'Live Escape', and 'Within the Woods of Undead County'.

"Coming Soon!" — James Dean's 'My Blade is Your Salvation',

Phil Herman's 'Amityville: Descendants of Darkness'.

www.giallojulian.com

On Wednesdays, We Talk Weird: “Freak Shows” (podcast) — Giallo Julian

September 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM

Giallo Julian

@giallojulian.bsky.social

UPDATE: This week's episode of 'On Wednesdays, We Talk Weird' is now on my site, on the "On a Screen Near You" page! The topic this time? "Freak Shows!"

Listen as Ashley Hilt and I talk about the history of these amazing performers!

www.giallojulian.com/on-a-screen-...

"This week, I am joined by guest host Giallo Julian. We talk about the weird world of Freak shows. "Freaks" is a broad term that covers any and every strange and peculiar human. But this used to be bi...

Monstrous Kaiju, Ports of Fear, and the Damned Dead [New Blood News]

September 18, 2025 at 2:19 AM

Giallo Julian

@giallojulian.bsky.social

It’s that time again! Check out what’s new in INDIE HORROR right here on NEW BLOOD NEWS, courtesy of @dreadcentral.bsky.social! 💛

www.dreadcentral.com/news/543017/...

Giallo Julian shares some of the best indie horror projects that are coming soon or or already out now! Read more on Dread Central.

'Midnight': Dustin Ferguson To Ressurect John Russo's Cult Classic [New Blood News]

September 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM

Giallo Julian

@giallojulian.bsky.social

Guess what, y’all. It’s Wednesday, and ON WEDNESDAY, WE TALK WEIRD!

I had the honor of being a guest co-host on Ashley Hilt’s podcast, ‘On Wednesdays, We Talk Weird!” The topic? “Freak Shows!” We discuss the good, the bad, & the weird things all about it!

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Freak Shows

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September 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM

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Jon Cooper

@joncooper-us.bsky.social

Americans have short memories—keep reminding them. PLEASE SHARE!

September 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM

Giallo Julian

@giallojulian.bsky.social

What? Dustin Ferguson’s making another movie? Color me shocked! 😱 This one is a sequel to John Russo’s 80s cult film, ‘Midnight’. Check it out!

Much love to @dreadcentral.bsky.social! 💛

www.dreadcentral.com/news/541818/...

Dustin Ferguson is tackling a sequel to John Russo's cult classic, 'Midnight'. Learn more about supporting the new film here.

September 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM

Giallo Julian

@giallojulian.bsky.social

UPDATE: Hello, Blood Babes! Just added a bunch of new stuff to the "Direction Dissection (Director's Cut)", "Coming Soon!", "On a Screen Near You!", "Events", and "CRITIC of the LIVING DEAD" pages on my website — www.giallojulian.com

If you love and support indie horror, check it out! 💛💛💛

Girls, Guns, and Gore Abound in 'Monster Drive-In: Isle of Evil' [New Blood News]

September 4, 2025 at 4:04 AM

Giallo Julian

@giallojulian.bsky.social

@davidhartmanart.bsky.social’s at it again, bringing you MONSTERS, EVILS, and ISLES! Check out his new Kickstarter for a comic that’s SURE to satiate us Gorehounds! 💀💛🩸

Many thanks to @dreadcentral.bsky.social, as always 💛

www.dreadcentral.com/news/541755/...

From filmmaker and illustrator David Hartman comes 'Monster Drive-In: Isle of Evil', a pulpy new horror comic perfect for the end of summer!

Hunting 'Carnosaur' With Director Adam Simon [Direction Dissection]

September 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM

Giallo Julian

@giallojulian.bsky.social

To say this has been a dream come true wouldn’t give the experience justice. Join me for this first part of my ‘CARNOSAUR’ interview with Adam Simon, who I can never thank enough 🦖🎥💛

All the best love to @dreadcentral.bsky.social for helping make this happen 💛

www.dreadcentral.com/news/539583/...

Check out the first part of Giallo Julian's interview with 'Carnosaur' director Adam Simon where they talk dino mayhem and Roger Corman.

Slasher Nurses, Perfect Souls, and Loose Ends [New Blood News]

September 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM

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DGC Ontario

@ontariodgc.bsky.social

Via Variety: 'Guillermo del Toro refused to make #Frankenstein with too much visual effects and green screens: "I want real sets."'

variety.com/2025/film/fe...

August 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM

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Out of Context Simpsons Couch Gags

@ooccouchgags.bsky.social

August 14, 2025 at 1:30 AM

Giallo Julian

@giallojulian.bsky.social

This just in, the latest NEW BLOOD NEWS just dropped on DREAD CENTRAL! Check out what’s new in INDIE HORROR 💀🩸

Special thanks goes to Mary Beth McAndrews! 💛

www.dreadcentral.com/news/538045/...

Giallo Julian is back to rundown the latest and greatest in new and upcoming indie horror projects! Read more on Dread Central.

CRITIC of the LIVING DEAD (Zombie Movie Reviews) — Giallo Julian

August 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM

Giallo Julian

@giallojulian.bsky.social

UPDATE: Introducing a new page to my site — CRITIC of the LIVING DEAD!

My great friend CptBlackVest watches & reviews zombie films.

He’s starting out cracking two undead skulls — ‘# Alive’ & ‘Alone’!

I’ll be uploading more of his reviews when I can. 🧟‍♂️🎥💛

www.giallojulian.com/critic-of-th...

Keeping Texas Spooky With Corey Trahan [New Blood Drops]

August 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM

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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁

@teamcanadaforever.bsky.social

The moment Stephen Colbert said I don’t give a flying f**€k to Paramount and CBS.

July 18, 2025 at 5:02 AM

Giallo Julian

@giallojulian.bsky.social

When it comes to keeping Texas spooky, Corey Trahan helps lead the charge! Check out this exclusive interview where we talk all things Bat City Scaregrounds, among other horror-based stuff! 💛🩸💀

www.dreadcentral.com/interviews/5...

Giallo Julian sits down with Corey Trahan to discuss his incredible theme park, his horror projects, and why he loves his team so much.