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Patrick Bromley @patrickbromley.bsky.social · 3h

They should have created a special award for Joe Swanberg in YOU'RE NEXT

Patrick Bromley @patrickbromley.bsky.social · 6h

I don't want to say this was our best work but the hierarchy of power in the @purecinemapod.bsky.social universe is about to change

Brian Saur @bobfreelander.bsky.social · 6h

New @purecinemapod.bsky.social Horrorthon episode coming tomorrow! With @patrickbromley.bsky.social from @fthismovie.bsky.social! open.spotify.com/show/4xbAl28...

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Patrick Bromley @patrickbromley.bsky.social · 8h

I love these movies even if the MPAA didn't

F This Movie! @fthismovie.bsky.social · 8h

10 Great Horror Movies Released Unrated: @patrickbromley.bsky.social shares a bunch of his favorite horror movies that opted to bypass the MPAA: www.fthismovie.net/2025/10/10-g...

10 Great Horror Movies Released Unrated

by Patrick Bromley Some of the best and best-loved horror movies of all time bypassed the MPAA and we're better for it.

www.fthismovie.net

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PhantoMantis @phantomantis.bsky.social · 16h

Freddy's Nightmares is back on Tubi for all your Spooky Season needs.

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F This Movie! @fthismovie.bsky.social · 15h

New #ScaryMovieMonth podcast! @patrickbromley.bsky.social and @joeledmiston.bsky.social talk about the underrated Canadian sci-fi horror SPLICE from 2010! It’s messed up! www.fthismovie.net/2025/10/ftm-...

FTM 790: SPLICE

Patrick and Joel Edmiston make a monster.

www.fthismovie.net

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Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 1d

If you're a fan of The Chicago Critics Film Festival or simply just want to do us a solid we would really appreciate your nomination in this year's Best of Chicago poll from the Chicago Reader for Best Film Festival in the city.

bestof.chicagoreader.com/arts-and-cul...

Best of Chicago 2025

The ballot will be open for nominations October 6 through October 26.

bestof.chicagoreader.com

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Patrick Bromley @patrickbromley.bsky.social · 1d

There are a lot of people in this country who are cool with racist ideology and racist language and racist policies and racist actions who for some reason still don’t like being called racist

a young boy wearing a yellow shirt that says that 's racist on it

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Patrick Bromley @patrickbromley.bsky.social · 1d

We are so lucky to have @govpritzker.illinois.gov

LGBTQ Nation @lgbtqnation.com · 1d

Gavin Newsom vetoes gender education bill, declines to sign other trans protections - buff.ly/MTUAV85

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Heatherface Wixson @thehorrorchick.bsky.social · 1d

For the next installment in my “One-and-Done” Slashers series, I pay tribute to an all time favorite — APRIL FOOL’S DAY: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/one-and-done...

One-and-Done Slashers: April Fool's Day (1986)

Exploring horror, film, and pop culture, all while celebrating the creators, history, and artistry that keep the genre alive.

from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io

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Patrick Bromley @patrickbromley.bsky.social · 2d

I'm more of a Vampire in Brooklyn myself (I'm not even trying anymore)

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Patrick Bromley @patrickbromley.bsky.social · 2d

Wait, do you like scary movies?

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Patrick Bromley @patrickbromley.bsky.social · 2d

We would be Fools not to

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Heatherface Wixson @thehorrorchick.bsky.social · 2d

So @patrickbromley.bsky.social & I are about to get back on our bullshit… 😀

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Patrick Bromley @patrickbromley.bsky.social · 2d

I'm going in

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Patrick Bromley @patrickbromley.bsky.social · 3d

Have to know if @elrickane.bsky.social lost his mind when BODY PARTS hit

Brian Saur @bobfreelander.bsky.social · 3d

Final lineup from this years @newbeverly.bsky.social Horror Show:
(Plus this list of all films shown since 2008):
boxd.it/PhHEi

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Patrick Bromley @patrickbromley.bsky.social · 4d

I was almost in this movie

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Patrick Bromley @patrickbromley.bsky.social · 4d

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Patrick Bromley @patrickbromley.bsky.social · 4d

Good

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 4d

“Woke Movie promotes VIOLENCE against
ICE”

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Nat Brehmer @natbrehmer.bsky.social · 4d

Sorry, godawful freakish Walmart AI video, this is *my* 2000s nostalgia.

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Genevieve Radosti @gennyradosti.bsky.social · 4d

A more measured (but very fair) review from @patrickbromley.bsky.social for @fthismovie.bsky.social, where he writes, “nearly all of the segments are good -- a rarity not only for this series, but for any anthology”.
www.fthismovie.net/2025/10/revi...

Review: V/H/S HALLOWEEN

by Patrick Bromley If it's October, it must be V/H/S .

www.fthismovie.net

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Patrick Bromley @patrickbromley.bsky.social · 5d

Wanted to rent both JIMMY & STIGGS and WITCHBOARD 2025 tonight but now we need a new car so looks like it’s gonna be HALLOWEEN 4 again for me

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Patrick Bromley @patrickbromley.bsky.social · 5d

New V/H/S is almost all good and the last segment is an all-timer

F This Movie! @fthismovie.bsky.social · 5d

Review: @patrickbromley.bsky.social says V/H/S HALLOWEEN (on @shudder.com today!) is one of the franchise’s best entries and could become a new holiday staple: www.fthismovie.net/2025/10/revi...

Review: V/H/S HALLOWEEN

by Patrick Bromley If it's October, it must be V/H/S .

www.fthismovie.net

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Erik Childress @erikthemovieman.bsky.social · 5d

On Oct. 11 at Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove, Patrick Bromley and Smash Cut Cinema presents Richard Kelly's DONNIE DARKO on the big screen. Don't miss your chance to see it in a theater. Get your tickets now. www.classiccinemas.com/f/donnie-dar...

Donnie Darko

After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bun...

www.classiccinemas.com

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Sean Killer @theseankeller.bsky.social · 6d

Who wants a free download code for my first KILLER SOUNDS OF HALLOWEEN? I’m giving away 10 of em today!

seankeller2.bandcamp.com/album/the-ki...

The Killer Sounds of Halloween, by Sean Keller & Friends

18 track album

seankeller2.bandcamp.com

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Brian Saur @bobfreelander.bsky.social · 6d

One of my favorite Patreon Hangouts we’ve done. @elrickane.bsky.social & I talk in depth about our reaction to ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (no spoilers) plus we talk about the films I showed for my Birthday Double Feature early last month + more new film watches & Recs! Patreon only!

Pure Cinema Podcast @purecinemapod.bsky.social · 6d

New #Patreon Hangout episode! We go deep on our feelings about ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (no spoilers) as well as the new Shane Black, plus Brian’s secret birthday double feature screening plus more new watches and recommendations!
www.patreon.com/purecinemapod

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