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Michael Varrati

@michaelvarrati.bsky.social

3.4K followers 1.4K following 2K posts

Filmmaker/screenwriter of a bunch of indie horror flicks and some made-for-TV movies your mom likes. Co-host of Midnight Mass.

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Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 1h

You know how people say “a lot of blood, sweat, and tears” went into making something? Well, with the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, that’s doubly true. I’m so proud of this show and our team who took this above and beyond…to space! Can’t wait for you to check it out! Oct 19th On Shudder!!!

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Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 1h

Thank you for all your help and support!!!

Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 2h

Thank you!

Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 2h

Excuse me, I was standing RIGHT THERE.

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HorrorGirl Problems @horrorgirlprobs.bsky.social · 2h

Working for Fango is literally a childhood and lifelong dream fulfilled. I am especially honored to be here for this incarnation under our EIC @philnobilejr.bsky.social who I witnessed taking the mag in a direction I deeply wanted to be a part of.

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Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 3h

It's always an honor to be able to contribute to the pages of Fangoria, especially when I get to be listed alongside such amazing individuals. I was thrilled to sit down with icon Ernest Dickerson for TWO separate interviews regarding the anniversary of DEMON KNIGHT and his work on DAY OF THE DEAD!

Phil Nobile Jr. @philnobilejr.bsky.social · 4h

Proud to present the masthead for FANGORIA #29.

Don’t sleep on @sgj.bsky.social signing off his “Slasher Nation” column with a cheeky, brand-new short story, plus debut bylines from cool kids @crazysexyghoul.bsky.social, @xghorror.bsky.social and @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social 🖤🖤🖤

Love these folks.

FANGORIA
VOLUME 2 1 I5SUE 29
Publishers
Tara Ansley & Abhi Goel
Editor-In-Chief
Phil Nobile Jr.
reative Directo
lason Kauzlaricl
Senior Editor
Meredith Borders
Contributing Editors
Amelia Emberwing
Sean O'Leary
Contributors
Sean Abley
Ryan Carr
BJ Colangelo
Barbara Crampton
Ahlissa Eichhorn
Isaac Feldberg
Brett Gallman
Michael Gingold
Xero Gravity
Stephen Graham Jones
Liz Liguori
ulissa Morale ichard Nowl:
Ryan Scott
Brains Taylorig
Chief of Staff|
Arvinda Goel
Angol dedinson
Кітону Мак
VP of Ad Sales
Marisa Mirabal
Director of Marketing
Sabrina Sieck
Special Thanks

This issue is dedicated to Joanna Bacon
Sandra G. Bidwell, Kenneth Colley
Rebekah Del Rio, Graham Greene
David Kaff, Peter Kwong, Kelley Mack
Scott Spiegel, Terence Stamp, Loretta Swit,
Tom Troupe, and Harris Yulin.

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Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 4h

Oh man. THIS movie.

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Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 5h

Despite this, I still think you're cool.

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Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 21h

I have no doubt that you'll knock it out of the park.

Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 21h

Love this movie.

Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 21h

...and yet, I very much need to hear/see this.

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Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 21h

We definitely need more horror musicals. Maybe less musical horrors.

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Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 1d

I love that you noticed!

Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 1d

Thank YOU!

Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 1d

It's truly an unhinged gem.

Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 1d

Oh yes.

Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 1d

Some albums just sound like autumn.

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Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 1d

Also, to whoever already rented GANJA & HESS...excellent choice.

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Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 1d

I had the absolute honor of guest curating a shelf for Portland's legendary @moviemadness.org...and it has hit me right in the video store feels. Thanks to this iconic institution for letting me make some very "me" recommendations and thanks to @jasonedwarddavis.bsky.social for the photos!

A shelf at Movie Madness in Portland displaying a variety of movies. A display says "Curated by Michael Varrati" and movies visible include JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS, ROCK & RULE, HAPPINESS OF THE KATAKURIS, THE DOLL SQUAD. VEGAS IN SPACE, and THE MAJORETTES. An empty space reveals that GANJA AND HESS has been checked out.

A different angle of the shelf, revealing extra titles: A shelf at Movie Madness in Portland displaying a variety of movies. A display says "Curated by Michael Varrati" and movies visible include OPERA, JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS, ROCK & RULE, HAPPINESS OF THE KATAKURIS, THE DOLL SQUAD. VEGAS IN SPACE, and THE MAJORETTES. An empty space reveals that GANJA AND HESS has been checked out.

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Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 2d

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy‘s Revenge!

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Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 3d

On this, the birthday of Clive Barker, one of the great Patron Saints of the Subversive, let the power of queer horror guide you.

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Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 3d

Hi! Adore you!

Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 3d

This is so real.

Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · 4d

Go for it!

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