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Max Deering

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29. M.A. in Film Studies. Producer, Editor, & Community Manager for the A4E Podcast. Freelance writer for outlets such as Polygon, Neon Splatter, Fangoria, and things yet to come.

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Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · Apr 24

I've written sporadically on the internet before on and off throughout the years, but I'm very happy to debut my new piece via @polygon.com in which I dive into the brief cinematic history of the Black Vampire. If you liked SINNERs, then this is for you.
www.polygon.com/horror/56291...

Where Sinners fits in the Black vampire movie canon

5 critical entries in the Black vampire movie canon and where to watch them

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Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 3h

And now it's time for the 10th and final film of the Sitges Film Festival: SHE'S GOT NO NAME.

Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 3h

Enjoyed this immensely. A grounded sci-fi thriller that takes TERMINATOR and GROUNDHOG DAY and flips it where Sarah Connor traverses the multiverse killing the T-800 that killed John Connor.

A fantastic synth score and stellar performances from Michaela McManus and Stella Marcus. Very solid.

Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 6h

Now seated for my penultimate and 9th film of the Sitges Film Festival: REDUX REDUX.

Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 6h

Now seated for my penultimate and 9th film of the Sitges Film Festival: REDUX REDUX.

Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 21h

A great premise and concept that owes itself to Raimi's seminal classic while also being incredibly charming and inventive in its own right. An at times gross, and spooky delight.

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Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 21h

I'm 3 years late, but if the series wasn't still ongoing, then by God the spirit of Evil Dead 2 is carried forward by DEADSTREAM. I don't recall the last time I had such a blast with a horror comedy. Evil Dead but for the modern asshole streamer age.

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Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 1d

For smarter analysis and deep dive I'm going to recommend @oldfilmsflicker.bsky.social and her Letterboxd interview with Director Mary Bronstein

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Discomfort Watch: If I Had Legs I’d Kick You writer-director Mary Bronstein on existential breakdowns and hamster horror shows • Journal • A Letterboxd Magazine

As her psychological dramedy If I Had Legs I’d Kick You hits theaters, writer-director Mary Bronstein chats with Marya E. Gates about embracing chaos, rejecting comfort and the resilience of rodents (...

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Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 1d

It pummels the senses from every angle imaginable and left me drained by the finale. And that's with the caveat that I don't have kids so I can only imagine how personal this is for the director and parents alike.

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Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 1d

Thought this was incredible and one of the best for the year. Rose Byrne gives such a committed and exhausted performance on the psychological assault of child raising. You've never wanted someone to catch more of a break.

Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 2d

Now seated for my 8th film of the Sitges Film Festival: IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU.

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Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 2d

Now seated for my 8th film of the Sitges Film Festival: IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU.

Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 2d

It's genuinely disturbing in a way I don't think this series has ever gone. It leaves an indelible mark as the penultimate short. I'm glad they had the wherewithal to end on something more fun because that would have been a genuine bummer. One of the best entries in the series.

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Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 2d

Genuinely think this is a helluva heater from front to back.

However, given the influence of Halloween 3: Season of the Witch on this entry I can't lie at how much this exudes *extreme* "Fuck Them Kids" energy. 'Kidprint' in particular is dark as Hell. Like violently so.

Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 2d

7th film of the Sitges Film Festival is now underway:
V/H/S/Halloween!

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Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 2d

7th film of the Sitges Film Festival is now underway:
V/H/S/Halloween!

Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 3d

Ball knowing is recognizing HUMANOIDS FROM THE DEEP.

Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 3d

Found my (underwater) peoples today.

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Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 3d

This wastes no time in showing Katy's guns at any and every point. They know who their audience is. 🙂‍↕️😎

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Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 3d

This was fun! Exactly what it says on the tin. A campy throwback full of Drag jokes and old school green zombies. Will be a hoot and holler for those looking for something more breezy and lighthearted with just a tinge of that classic Romero social commentary.

Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 3d

Now seated for film 6 of the Sitges Film Festival: QUEENS OF THE DEAD!

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Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 3d

Now seated for film 6 of the Sitges Film Festival: QUEENS OF THE DEAD!

Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 3d

Loved this! Digital mundanity gives way to a terrifying and absurd cyclical loop that challenges our deepest regrets. More thoughts will go on LB later but for now read @siddhantadlakha.bsky.social stellar review!

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🎃Boo-rendan Agnew🏳️‍🌈 @blcagnew.bsky.social · 3d

One of the great universal joys of horror cinema.

The Verge @theverge.com · 4d

You need to watch the bonkers Japanese fantasy horror film House

The nightmare logic and surreal visuals of Japanese fantasy horror film House will leave you wondering “WTF did I just watch?”

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Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 3d

Film Five of the Sitges Film Festival: EXIT 8!

Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 4d

9 Years today. Saying she makes me happy is the understatement of the year. There's so much good she brings into my life and I'm so happy we can do stuff like this.

Next time it'll be 10 years. Onwards and upwards.

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Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 4d

Gill-Man Menacing/ Gill-Man chilling

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Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 4d

Good luck. Excited to check it out!

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Nick Spacek @nuthousepunks.bsky.social · 4d

I have an interview with the director coming soonish to @starburst.bsky.social. It was a DELIGHT.

Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 4d

There is no other way about it. This was elite. Kenji Tanigaki's kinetic direction combined with Kensuke Sonomura's rapid pace fight choreography makes for maybe the most thrilling action film of the year. The finale fight I can only describe as The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly...

Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 5d

Fourth film of Sitges. The one many of you have been waiting for.

Now Seated for Kenji Tanigaki's THE FURIOUS.

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Max Deering @odstspartan.bsky.social · 4d

that takes no prisoners. It's relentless. Brian Le had the theater in stitches. Joe Taslim and Miao Xie bring the house down. Hope folks are able to catch this soon because the talent involved absolutely bring it.