Leland Merritt
@lelandmerritt.bsky.social
PhD candidate studying the intersection between horror and the Hebrew Bible. My wife says all I talk about is horror and football. My posts prove this. (He/him)
HIM: whiplash for football fans. Wish they did more with the demonic and religious imagery but this was enjoyable. #horror #horrorfilms #him
January 17, 2026 at 6:43 AM
HIM: whiplash for football fans. Wish they did more with the demonic and religious imagery but this was enjoyable. #horror #horrorfilms #him
@shudder.com Christmas ghoul log, eggnog, the backspace key on my keyboard, and me editing while trying to soak up all the Christmas cheer while not freaking out that the 2nd draft of my dissertation is due in three weeks. #horroracademics #horror #shudderghoullog #oholynight
December 24, 2025 at 5:44 AM
@shudder.com Christmas ghoul log, eggnog, the backspace key on my keyboard, and me editing while trying to soak up all the Christmas cheer while not freaking out that the 2nd draft of my dissertation is due in three weeks. #horroracademics #horror #shudderghoullog #oholynight
Ghost face: What was your favorite horror movie from 2024?
Me: I Saw the TV Glow
GF: then you shouldn’t have any problem explaining its meaning
Me: Sure
GF: without referring to the notes you took from when your friends explained it scene by scene
Me: nvm. You can kill me
#horror #a24
Me: I Saw the TV Glow
GF: then you shouldn’t have any problem explaining its meaning
Me: Sure
GF: without referring to the notes you took from when your friends explained it scene by scene
Me: nvm. You can kill me
#horror #a24
December 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
@orringrey.com You seem to be the right person to ask this question but is the main difference between gothic horror and folk horror essentially economic differences or am I crazy? Both seem to boil down to the horror or place.
December 16, 2025 at 7:20 AM
@orringrey.com You seem to be the right person to ask this question but is the main difference between gothic horror and folk horror essentially economic differences or am I crazy? Both seem to boil down to the horror or place.
Fine. Give me a Chester A. Arther biopic starting Nick Offerman and do it now. #deathbylightening #netflix
December 9, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Fine. Give me a Chester A. Arther biopic starting Nick Offerman and do it now. #deathbylightening #netflix
@bgrafius.bsky.social Did you ever get around to playing Silent Hill 2 Remake? I’m going for the platinum in my free time and I really love this game.
November 17, 2025 at 6:09 AM
@bgrafius.bsky.social Did you ever get around to playing Silent Hill 2 Remake? I’m going for the platinum in my free time and I really love this game.
Of all the main slashers, I think I would stand the least chance against Freddy Krueger. Because what do you mean I don’t get to take my afternoon nap??? #horrormovies #slashers
October 29, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Of all the main slashers, I think I would stand the least chance against Freddy Krueger. Because what do you mean I don’t get to take my afternoon nap??? #horrormovies #slashers
Finished Silent Hill F tonight. It’s a lot of fun and had a great time with it. Wish it wasn’t a sh brand game though. Too much combat. Would love it more it is was it’s own thing. But I get marketers have to make as much money as possible and existing ip is a thing. 8/10 #silenthill #silenthillf
October 9, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Finished Silent Hill F tonight. It’s a lot of fun and had a great time with it. Wish it wasn’t a sh brand game though. Too much combat. Would love it more it is was it’s own thing. But I get marketers have to make as much money as possible and existing ip is a thing. 8/10 #silenthill #silenthillf
Me: “Dad gum it. I hate this game!”
Jessi: “oh did you die?”
Me: “no, my haiku sucks.”
#ghostoftsushima #videogames
Jessi: “oh did you die?”
Me: “no, my haiku sucks.”
#ghostoftsushima #videogames
September 29, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Me: “Dad gum it. I hate this game!”
Jessi: “oh did you die?”
Me: “no, my haiku sucks.”
#ghostoftsushima #videogames
Jessi: “oh did you die?”
Me: “no, my haiku sucks.”
#ghostoftsushima #videogames
Me working on footnotes trying to figure out the exact city a book was published in. #academia #academiclife #phdstruggles
a close up of a piece of paper that says ' i ' on it
ALT: a close up of a piece of paper that says ' i ' on it
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July 29, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Me working on footnotes trying to figure out the exact city a book was published in. #academia #academiclife #phdstruggles
@orringrey.com I’m heading to a local horror bookstore in Portland and I want to preorder your new short story collection but now I can’t find the name of it. Am I dreaming that you have a new collection coming out this year?
July 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
@orringrey.com I’m heading to a local horror bookstore in Portland and I want to preorder your new short story collection but now I can’t find the name of it. Am I dreaming that you have a new collection coming out this year?
This is such bs. I’ve never meet a person, right or left, who didn’t want the Epstein files to be released. Since he was arrested, everyone I’ve talked to has wanted his files released. This is just straw man fallacy. This is not a political issue. Release the files & prosecute those involved.
July 24, 2025 at 5:56 AM
This is such bs. I’ve never meet a person, right or left, who didn’t want the Epstein files to be released. Since he was arrested, everyone I’ve talked to has wanted his files released. This is just straw man fallacy. This is not a political issue. Release the files & prosecute those involved.
My review of Resident Evil 8 after finishing it tonight:
I don’t know if it’s the best re but it might be my fav. The doll house is such perfect horror. I’ll always be a silent hill over re guy; but this game is fantastic. Esp for those who want some more horror with their re action. #residentevil
I don’t know if it’s the best re but it might be my fav. The doll house is such perfect horror. I’ll always be a silent hill over re guy; but this game is fantastic. Esp for those who want some more horror with their re action. #residentevil
July 9, 2025 at 5:39 AM
My review of Resident Evil 8 after finishing it tonight:
I don’t know if it’s the best re but it might be my fav. The doll house is such perfect horror. I’ll always be a silent hill over re guy; but this game is fantastic. Esp for those who want some more horror with their re action. #residentevil
I don’t know if it’s the best re but it might be my fav. The doll house is such perfect horror. I’ll always be a silent hill over re guy; but this game is fantastic. Esp for those who want some more horror with their re action. #residentevil
Such a good summary of 25 years of musical excellence. I wish they would stay, but Alas they must go. #murderbydeath
Primer: The narrative arc of Murder By Death's albums
Primer: The narrative arc of Murder By Death's albums
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July 8, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Such a good summary of 25 years of musical excellence. I wish they would stay, but Alas they must go. #murderbydeath
Every year I read the Declaration of Independence on July 4th and when I get to the list of grievances I am always amazed how well the list of grievances lines up with some shit republicans have tried to pull. #independenceday #july4th
July 5, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Every year I read the Declaration of Independence on July 4th and when I get to the list of grievances I am always amazed how well the list of grievances lines up with some shit republicans have tried to pull. #independenceday #july4th
I’m doing my first playthrough of Resident Evil 8 and House Beneviento is seriously no joke. Raised the tension to 11. Love it when horror makes me feel that scared. #residentevil #residentevilvillage #HorrorGames
July 4, 2025 at 4:08 AM
I’m doing my first playthrough of Resident Evil 8 and House Beneviento is seriously no joke. Raised the tension to 11. Love it when horror makes me feel that scared. #residentevil #residentevilvillage #HorrorGames
Proud to have been apart of this. Portland does not care for that Mr. Trump or his fascist cronies.
The scale of the rally in Portland is MASSIVE.
Simultaneously crossing the Morrison and Hawthorne Bridges in one long parade of democracy.
Tens of thousands of people. #NoKings
Simultaneously crossing the Morrison and Hawthorne Bridges in one long parade of democracy.
Tens of thousands of people. #NoKings
June 15, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Proud to have been apart of this. Portland does not care for that Mr. Trump or his fascist cronies.
June 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
So proud of Pasadena. I miss you, my love.
There are thousands of people out in the streets of Pasadena. Block after block
June 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
So proud of Pasadena. I miss you, my love.
Since this will likely become a thing. Los Angeles friends, don’t forget to invoke the third! 🤣
John Mulaney Hates The Founding Fathers
YouTube video by Standup HQ
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June 10, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Since this will likely become a thing. Los Angeles friends, don’t forget to invoke the third! 🤣
New Silent Hill and new Resident Evil being released in the next 8 months. Atheists are in shambles as this is proof of a loving god. #horrorvideogame #horrorgames #silenthill #residentevil
June 7, 2025 at 2:38 AM
New Silent Hill and new Resident Evil being released in the next 8 months. Atheists are in shambles as this is proof of a loving god. #horrorvideogame #horrorgames #silenthill #residentevil
“He’s not really intune with his emotions but she is so maybe it’ll balance out.”
“God, that’s going to be a disaster. I love this show so much.”
#marriedatfirstsight
“God, that’s going to be a disaster. I love this show so much.”
#marriedatfirstsight
May 28, 2025 at 5:18 AM
“He’s not really intune with his emotions but she is so maybe it’ll balance out.”
“God, that’s going to be a disaster. I love this show so much.”
#marriedatfirstsight
“God, that’s going to be a disaster. I love this show so much.”
#marriedatfirstsight
Me stepping into bear traps while playing Resident Evil 4 Remake. #horrorvideogames #horrorgames #residentevil #gifsyoucanhear
a red car is parked next to a trailer that says u-tow on it
ALT: a red car is parked next to a trailer that says u-tow on it
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May 27, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Me stepping into bear traps while playing Resident Evil 4 Remake. #horrorvideogames #horrorgames #residentevil #gifsyoucanhear
Eating two la street dogs at midnight outside a concert venue after four hours of headbanging is soul filling. Highly recommend.
May 25, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Eating two la street dogs at midnight outside a concert venue after four hours of headbanging is soul filling. Highly recommend.
I’ve never been a fan of the “he was a man of his time” argument. So I recently read “William Clark: Indian Dipolomat” by Jay Buckley who takes on the notion that Clark was a “friend of the Indians” because Clark was a lot nicer when it came to Indian relations than his contemporaries.
May 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I’ve never been a fan of the “he was a man of his time” argument. So I recently read “William Clark: Indian Dipolomat” by Jay Buckley who takes on the notion that Clark was a “friend of the Indians” because Clark was a lot nicer when it came to Indian relations than his contemporaries.