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Nick Writes Horror @nickrwriter.bsky.social · 11h

If you have Shudder, I really liked Night of the Reaper.

Trick R Treat To Receive Theatrical Rerelease Treat

Nick Writes Horror @nickrwriter.bsky.social · 11h

Yep, I liked both of these.

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PopGeeks @popgeeks.bsky.social · 19h

Trick R Treat To Receive Theatrical Rerelease Treat: Warner Bros and Legendary have announced an arrangement with Fathom to screen the cult horror classic Trick R Treat, first released in 2007, on big screens around the country this… #TrickRTreat #HorrorMovies #Halloween2023 #CultClassic #WarnerBros

Warner Bros and Legendary have announced an arrangement with Fathom to screen the cult horror classic Trick R Treat, first released in 2007, on big screens around the country this October. If you missed seeing this in theaters….then you’re just like every other human on Earth. Believe it or not, Trick R Treat was NEVER released theatrically. This is the first time. Why? Well, the 2000s were a bad decade for the horror genre. There were bright spots, but what made it to the screen tended to be the weakest sauce possible, relying on jump scares and moldy tricks instead of anything fresh. It was believed that, with ticket sales for horror as low as they were, an anthology movie would be “too quirky” to succeed. So it was released direct to video, and there it found its audience. For those who have never seen the film, here’s what you get: “Trick R Treat weaves together sinister stories set on Halloween night: a high school principal, Dylan Baker (Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man 3) moonlights as a serial killer; a young virgin’s, Anna Paquin (X-Men franchise) search for the right man turns horrific; “Emma” Leslie Bibb (“The White Lotus”) and her husband […] The post Trick R Treat To Receive Theatrical Rerelease Treat appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

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Nick Writes Horror @nickrwriter.bsky.social · 11h

Agree about the dialogue, especially Danielle
Harris's. That poor kid got saddled with the worst lines. Have you seen parts 5 and 6, though? They make part 4 look pretty darn good by comparison.

Jessica Rothe Loses Her Grip on Reality and Memory in ‘Affection’ Teaser [Exclusive]

Nick Writes Horror @nickrwriter.bsky.social · 11h

Mr. Buzzkill is a hilarious name for a horror villain!

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Bloody Disgusting @bloody-disgusting.com · 1d

Happy Death Day star Jessica Rothe loses her grip on reality and her memory in our exclusive new teaser for sci-fi horror thriller AFFECTION:

Happy Death Day star Jessica Rothe loses her grip on reality and her memory in our exclusive new teaser for sci-fi horror thriller Affection. Affection made its world premiere at ScreamFest last week ...

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Nick Writes Horror @nickrwriter.bsky.social · 11h

#horrorwriterschat The protagonist in my novel feels scarcity on an emotional level due to her lack of meaningful connections with other people.

Eryn McCee @erynmccee.bsky.social · 13h

Q2. So many of you are diving in courageously. I salute you. Don't worry, now we go more abstract.
#HorrorWritersChat

Q2
How does scarcity or deprivation shape the worlds you build in your stories?

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Nick Writes Horror @nickrwriter.bsky.social · 11h

Actually I often pair desperation with the supernatural, but desperation by itself can absolutely be scarier than anything else!

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Author Machelle Berglund 💛🤍💜🖤-Follow Fairy Seasons on Backerkit @spookyxpickle.bsky.social · 11h

#HorrorWritersChat, hmmm.... I think determination is the scariest of all.

You could be determinated to live, to beat the horrors, and fail. That's the scariest.

Then, there's the determination of the horrors to get you...

So, I suppose desperation since they could be loose synonyms.

Eryn McCee @erynmccee.bsky.social · 13h

Q4.
Do hang around for the outro, in around 10 minutes.

Which is the easier route? Or the more satisfying?

#HorrorWritersChat

Nick Writes Horror @nickrwriter.bsky.social · 11h

Everyone equally. The stuff I write is pretty universal in terms of its spookiness. #horrorwriterschat

Author Machelle Berglund 💛🤍💜🖤-Follow Fairy Seasons on Backerkit @spookyxpickle.bsky.social · 11h

#HorrorWritersChat, I try to write all different kinds of characters and scare them.

However, there are certain people I do want to bite back at. I'm personally a fan of revenge horrors - more of a haunting rather than absolute gore.

Eryn McCee @erynmccee.bsky.social · 13h

#HorrorWritersChat Q3.

Who do you scare? As a writer, it's our chance to bite back, perhaps.

Nick Writes Horror @nickrwriter.bsky.social · 11h

I mainly write supernatural horror and slashers, although I enjoy virtually any type of horror subgenre. I'd say I'm more financially poor than morally poor at the moment! 🤣
#horrorwriterschat

Eryn McCee @erynmccee.bsky.social · 14h

Oh right then here we go, if it glitches I'll wait till it's back up then fire the next.
Can't say fairer than that. Hi #HorrorWritersChat, let's talk riches. Or poverty. Moral or cash, I don't mind which.
Horror is one of the more egalitarian genres I think. More room for poor...

No links please.

Question One
Assemble, horror bods!
Tell me what kind of horror you write, and how poor are you - financially or morally? You choose....

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Nick Writes Horror @nickrwriter.bsky.social · 1d

Damn, I misread that as Freddy's Dead, the sixth movie, LOL. I've never seen Freddy's Nightmares. That's cool that it's available though. Seemed like it was impossible to find for a long time.

6 Spooky Urban Legends That Inspired horror Movies

Nick Writes Horror @nickrwriter.bsky.social · 1d

Hey, slashers! Do you enjoy urban legends as much as I do? Here are six famous ones who have inspired horror movies. And yes, poisoned trick 'r treat candy is one of 'em.

#horrorsky #horrormovies #urbanlegends #horror

Famous legends adapted into film.

Horror Legend John Carpenter - The Slasher Shack

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Nick Writes Horror @nickrwriter.bsky.social · 2d

The latest in my horror celebrity spotlight series, looking at Mr. Halloween himself, John Carpenter!

A horror celebrity spotlight on Halloween director John Carpenter. One of the most influential directors in horror movie history. Created Michael Myers.

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Nick Writes Horror @nickrwriter.bsky.social · 2d

3 thoughts on So Thirsty:

1. I wish the vampires had been better developed.
2. It has interesting themes.
3. I enjoyed the relationship dynamic between the two main female characters.

More thoughts below:

Book Review: So Thirsty

by Rachel Harrison

Nick Writes Horror @nickrwriter.bsky.social · 1d

This is my least favorite Elm Street movie, but for free, I might give it another chance. Haven't seen it in years.

IT: Welcome to Derry | Official Red Band Trailer | HBO Max

Nick Writes Horror @nickrwriter.bsky.social · 1d

This is a fun movie. Glad to see it getting a physical release!

Rock! Shock! Pop! @rockshockpop.bsky.social · 1d

The Shudder #bluray release of The Sacrifice Game reviewed! #horror #horrormovies #blurayreviews #shudder #sacrificegame tinyurl.com/3pjsbu48

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Bloody Disgusting @bloody-disgusting.com · 1d

They joined the circus and left their town
now they live here
down with the clown

Watch the terrifying new trailer for IT: WELCOME TO DERRY. 🎈

YouTube video by HBO Max

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FANGORIA @fangoria.bsky.social · 1d

You'll find new and classic horror among the best horror movies on Netflix. The streamer has expanded the number of scary movies for October and has the premiere of a new film and a new series just for Halloween, along with some true fright films that you should catch, especially if you've never…

16 Best Horror Movies On Netflix Right Now

You'll find new and classic horror among the best horror movies on Netflix. The streamer has expanded the number of scary movies for October and has the premiere of a new film and a new series just for Halloween, along with some true fright films that you should catch, especially if you've never seen them,...

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Nick Writes Horror @nickrwriter.bsky.social · 2d

It's got some atmosphere and style, but it's
still one of the weakest installments of the series. It moves too far away from the simplicity of the earlier movies.

Rue Morgue Magazine @ruemorguemag.bsky.social · 2d

On this day in Horror History, HALLOWEEN 5: THE REVENGE OF MICHAEL MYERS was released in 1989.

Michael Myers’s face with a little girl in a clown costume and a knife in the foreground.

Nick Writes Horror @nickrwriter.bsky.social · 2d

The latest in my horror celebrity spotlight series, looking at Mr. Halloween himself, John Carpenter!

Horror Legend John Carpenter - The Slasher Shack

A horror celebrity spotlight on Halloween director John Carpenter. One of the most influential directors in horror movie history. Created Michael Myers.

Nick Writes Horror @nickrwriter.bsky.social · 2d

#booksky #horrorsky #horrorfiction #horrorwriting #horrornovels #horrorwriters #horrorbooks

Nick Writes Horror @nickrwriter.bsky.social · 2d

3 thoughts on So Thirsty:

1. I wish the vampires had been better developed.
2. It has interesting themes.
3. I enjoyed the relationship dynamic between the two main female characters.

More thoughts below:

Book Review: So Thirsty

by Rachel Harrison