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Samantha McLaren

@themeatispeople.bsky.social

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Queer Scottish writer, artist, and horror fanatic. Words at Fangoria, MovieJawn, and Horror Press. Occasional Chesapeake Stripper.

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Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · Jun 1

Pride Month tips from the Chesapeake Stripper. Remember to:

🔪 Slay (people)
🔪 Serve (people)
🔪 Eat (the rude, aka people)

And leave no crumbs. That's evidence, babes.

#Hannibal

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Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 4d

I heard you like magic 🪄🐰

Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 6d

THIS IS SO COOL!

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Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 8d

Pledging a witch coven, wish me luck 🤞🧹✨

Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 9d

Good afternoon internet, new gay agenda just dropped (i.e. queer film recs from yours truly) 👇

HORROR PRESS @horrorpress.com · 9d

These are our 3 standout queer screenings from Fantastic Fest that should definitely be on your radar! Article by @themeatispeople.bsky.social #horrorsky

Queer at Fantastic Fest: 3 LGBTQ+ Movies That Should Be On Your Radar

On my first day at Fantastic Fest 2025, I locked eyes across the courtyard with a dude wearing an American flag-emblazoned t-shirt proudly proclaiming that he was a straight, white man (as if any part...

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Diversity in Horror (they/them) @diversityhorror.bsky.social · 9d

Time for a reminder

HORROR PRESS @horrorpress.com · Sep 3

Hey horror community, we need to have a talk... It's time to collectively drop the use of "spook" and "spooky". Here's why. Article by @sharai.bsky.social #horrorsky

Remove Spook From Your Vocabulary Today

It’s officially Halloween season, and a great time to remind everyone that the word “spook” is a slur. Like many words and phrases in the English language, racists did what they do best and ruined it....

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Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 12d

I LOVED THIS MOVIE, KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR IT 🩸🩸🩸

HORROR PRESS @horrorpress.com · 12d

Yes, we need more period horror! An interview with THE CRAMPS: A PERIOD PIECE director Brooke H. Cellars and actors Lauren Kitchen and Wicken Taylor. Interview by @themeatispeople.bsky.social #horrorsky

[INTERVIEW] Musings on Monstrous Menstruation with the Cast and Crew of ‘The Cramps: A Period Piece’

Periods suck. Everyone who menstruates will tell you that, yet this annoying, often painful thing that happens to our bodies for one week out of every month for most of our lives is conspicuously abse...

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Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 17d

#7: DOLLY. Fun killer, fun kills. Enough said tbh.

Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 17d

#6: MĀRAMA. Stunning debut from Toa Stappard. Lush period piece centering on the impact of British colonialism on Māori women. Quietly haunting with a conclusion that packs a serious punch; I audibly drew in a breath. Another must-watch, hopefully gets a wide release.

Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 18d

#5: MOTHER OF FLIES. Watching the Adams' family continue to develop and refine their craft is such a treat and this is their best yet. A haunting, poetic, beautiful, melancholy reflection on death with a thoughtful portrayal of an accused witch. Must-watch.

Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 18d

#4: BLACK PHONE 2. A surprisingly effective, NoES-inspired sequel with some gorgeous Super 8 dream sequences & snowy Shining-esque setting. Levels up the darkness & the gore to reflect the aging up of its characters. And a Curtains reference in year of our lord 2025? Chef's kiss.

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Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 18d

#3: VHS/HALLOWEEN. Always love seeing these on the big screen and this entry has so many bangers it will make you wonder why it took this long to get to Halloween before. Fun Size and Home Haunt are up there with my all-time fave segments.

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Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 19d

#2: THE CRAMPS: A PERIOD PIECE. The first film I've seen in a long time that feels like a true successor to John Waters. Camp as hell, fun practical effects, great soundtrack. For the girls and the queers 👌🩸

Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 19d

#1: Yesterday's opening night film, PRIMATE from Johannes Roberts. Great kills, seamless blending of the slasher & animal attack subgenres, and constantly finds new ways to up the ante. Troy Kotsur is a highlight & proof if it was needed that we need more deaf horror roles.

Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 19d

Better late than never, here's a thread of everything I'm seeing at #FantasticFest that I loved and recommend 👇🧵

Full reviews for some to follow over at @horrorpress.com soon!

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Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 22d

I love that the bear man from Hannibal is directing horror now, you go bear man

Bloody Disgusting @bloody-disgusting.com · 22d

Next up from Ready or Not actor-turned-director Mark O’Brien (The Righteous) is the dark horror comedy NICE PEOPLE, with O'Brien starring alongside an ensemble cast that includes Smile actor Sosie Bacon:

‘Nice People’ – Horror Comedy Directed by ‘Ready or Not’ Star Announces Ensemble Cast

Next up from Ready or Not actor-turned-director Mark O’Brien (The Righteous) is the dark horror comedy Nice People, and Deadline reports that it’s found its ensemble cast. O’Brien will also star in th...

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Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 22d

We recorded this a few weeks ago but I seem to remember we:

👽 Somehow ended up talking extensively about Alien in relation to Frankenstein (?)
👽 Had to talk Aryn out of defending the Xenomorph's right to be a murderous parasite
👽 Had a braw chat, these guys are great and you should subscribe 🖤

IT CAME FROM THE MIDWEST! A Horror Movie Podcast! @icftmpodcast.bsky.social · 23d

NEW EPISODE DROP! We begin our journey through space on our Alien & Predator Retrospective Series! This week we are joined with @themeatispeople.bsky.social to talk alien!

#alien #mutantfam #horrorfam #horror #alienearth

Listen and subscribe using the links: allmylinks.com/itcamefromth...

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Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 22d

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Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 25d

You looked STUNNING 🖤🖤🖤

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Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 25d

More later but @hannibalevent.bsky.social was everything I wanted it to be and more, and I am stunned, grateful, and immensely sweaty 🖤

Please enjoy my fake nipples for now.

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Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 26d

I have your article bookmarked to read properly once I have brain space again on Sunday. But preemptively I'm gonna say, as a copywriter, love a synonym 👌🎃

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Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 26d

Nick cave 👌👌👌👌

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MovieJawn @moviejawn.com · 26d

It really is about the journey, not the destination.

Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social reviews THE LONG WALK, the long-awaited adaptation of Stephen King's first novel, written before Carrie was published.

THE LONG WALK is an emotional journey to a muddled ending — Moviejawn

by Samantha McLaren, Associate Editor The Long Walk is a satisfyingly nasty little addition to the Stephen King cinematic universe.

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Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 27d

I had to get an MRI this morning. Luckily I was VERY prepared because I've seen Final Destination: Bloodlines 🧲💀

Various piercings in a bag and not in my body where they belong

Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social · 27d

Still processing this and definitely not nervous AT ALL

WRATH: A Fanniversary Celebration & Fundraiser @hannibalevent.bsky.social · 27d

Our Hannibal event on Saturday night has officially sold out! We're blown away by the response. It's so heartening to see Fannibals turning out for a fan event a full decade after the show ended 🫀

We can't wait to put on a killer show for you all. See you Saturday... 🔪

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WRATH: A Fanniversary Celebration & Fundraiser @hannibalevent.bsky.social · 28d

Attending WRATH this weekend? Here's some handy outfit inspo for you

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