Film #6! What did I just watch? Words absolutely fail #spookyfilmfest25

Film #5! I've been filling in the gaps of unwatched entries in this series, and this is the first to feel a bit like homework. You can really feel the absence of James Wong and Glen Morgan. Still sometimes fun though often unoriginal, and the title choice is baffling. #spookyfilmfest2025

Film #4! I've seen clips from this so many times I forgot that I hadn't seen the whole thing. Genre-defining folk horror with absolutely bonkers imagery. A must-see. #spookyfilmfest25

Film #3! YEEESSSSS!! Much of this movie is the set-up for an absolutely phenomenal final 15 minutes or so. The character of Sam is a condescending jerk and perhaps some elements haven't aged well, but this is still fantastic. Also magnetic child actor steals some of the show. #spookyfilmfest25

Film #2! Been curious about this one for a while. There are some nice elements and it's always fun to watch Barbara Hershey run around yelling "fuck!" and it's worth it for that.But overall it was just fine, so much of this had been done before, and the ending was dumb. #spookyfilmfest25

from hell’s heart I stab at thee; for hate’s sake I spit my last breath at thee

Spooky film fest 2025! Every October I try to catch up on spooky films I've missed or brand new things I'm excited about. Film #1! Promising start but eventually convoluted & disappointing. I actually kinda fell asleep. Distracting wigs & anachronistic-looking take-out coffee cups. #spookyfilmfest25

Hi Lynn! If you haven't already, could you add @drdara.bsky.social? Thank you!

Having trouble dealing with all of the Americans in football jerseys all over Dublin today.

In the very early stages of a blog about GIFs of femme monsters from horror films and how they recontextualise moving images for humour, relatable and activist content. Have a look!
femmonsterarchive.wordpress.com

This was a fantastic and inspiring discussion that I'm sure will continue in future @irishgothichorror.bsky.social and @tlrhub.bsky.social events.

Yes! Thank you! Internet Archive comes through, as usual!

make your trauma bite-sized by calling it lore

But Ahab said nothing

Oh thank you. This is delightful.

I hate that I have to do this but I must preemptively announce that I know about VPNs. Do not come to tell me about VPNs.

O SNL why can't I haz more cowbell?

The next IGA conference will be at the University of Hull, England on 28-31 July 2026!

You can find the CFP and more information at hullgothic.wordpress.com

Heads up @igagoths.bsky.social - delighted to announce the CFP for IGA 2026: 'Gothic Selves/Artificial Others' hosted at the University of Hull 28-31 July! hullgothic.wordpress.com

there is no folly of the beasts of the earth which is not infinitely outdone by the madness of men

The image on the poster is by Virgil Finlay and illustrates the reprint of GBB's Serapion in the July 1942 issue of Famous Fantastic Mysteries.

I am absolutely delighted to be taking part in this panel discussion with @murphgothic.bsky.social, @ordonnel.bsky.social, @profdarryljones.bsky.social, and @drdara.bsky.social. I'll be talking about Gertrude Barrows Bennett. It's part of @tlrhub.bsky.social's research festival. Free & open to all!

Ten years ago today I moved to Dublin to return to undergrad education as a mature student at Trinity College Dublin. I was jetlagged, my luggage was missing, I had no job and only a temporary and awkward place to stay, and Phil was still in the US until December. I think everything turned out ok.