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Candy Bowls, Monstroween, and Ghost Chickens [New Blood News]

Giallo Julian @giallojulian.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Halloween Season, Blood Babes! And with it comes another New Blood News, showcasing what new things go bump in the Indie Horror night! Check it out! 🎃

Many thanks to @dreadcentral.bsky.social! 💛

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From haunted events to upcoming films, Giallo Julian shares the latest in indie horror news! Read more on Dread Central.

Giallo Julian @giallojulian.bsky.social · 5d

UPDATE: New additions to the site!
"Coming Soon!" — Vincente DiSanti's 'Ghost Chicken'.
"On a Screen Near You!" — Austin Galante's 'Sanguine Teeth on a Driftless Road', Joshua Bentley's 'Pitch Black Manor: The Sleepover Set'.
"Events" — Night Mind's 'Candy Bowl 2025'.
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Monstroween 2025 (Oct 1—31, 2025) — Giallo Julian

Giallo Julian @giallojulian.bsky.social · 14d

REMINDER: @davidhartmanart.bsky.social’s MONSTROWEEN 2025 starts TODAY! Can’t wait to see what creepy creations are conjured up this year!

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Follow artist David Hartman in creating your own art across a multitude of monstrous prompts leading up to Halloween!

Monster Drive-In: Isle of Evil (graphic novel) — Giallo Julian

Giallo Julian @giallojulian.bsky.social · 16d

REMINDER: Just over a day left to support two FANTASITC Kickstarter campagins!
David Hartman's 'Monster Drive-In: Isle of Evil' and Monstrous Media's 'Monstrous: The Kaiju Issue'!
Check 'em out!
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“The book follows Captain Pickles, a grizzled boatman who ferries a trio of party-hungry girls to a remote island for a beach bash. But the island is cursed — crawling with flesh-stitched abominations...

Giallo Julian @giallojulian.bsky.social · 16d

UPDATE: New additions to the site!
"On a Screen Near You!" — Peter Dorn Ravlin's 'Dweller of the Twilight Void' and 'Til Your Last Breath'.
"Events" — David Hartman's 'Monstoween 2025'

www.giallojulian.com

Giallo Julian @giallojulian.bsky.social · 26d

UPDATE: New additions to my site!

"CRITIC of the LIVING DEAD" — 'The Clearing', 'Live Escape', and 'Within the Woods of Undead County'.

"Coming Soon!" — James Dean's 'My Blade is Your Salvation',

Phil Herman's 'Amityville: Descendants of Darkness'.

www.giallojulian.com

On Wednesdays, We Talk Weird: “Freak Shows” (podcast) — Giallo Julian

Giallo Julian @giallojulian.bsky.social · 28d

UPDATE: This week's episode of 'On Wednesdays, We Talk Weird' is now on my site, on the "On a Screen Near You" page! The topic this time? "Freak Shows!"

Listen as Ashley Hilt and I talk about the history of these amazing performers!

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"This week, I am joined by guest host Giallo Julian. We talk about the weird world of Freak shows. "Freaks" is a broad term that covers any and every strange and peculiar human. But this used to be bi...

Monstrous Kaiju, Ports of Fear, and the Damned Dead [New Blood News]

Giallo Julian @giallojulian.bsky.social · 28d

It’s that time again! Check out what’s new in INDIE HORROR right here on NEW BLOOD NEWS, courtesy of @dreadcentral.bsky.social! 💛

www.dreadcentral.com/news/543017/...

Giallo Julian shares some of the best indie horror projects that are coming soon or or already out now! Read more on Dread Central.

'Midnight': Dustin Ferguson To Ressurect John Russo's Cult Classic [New Blood News]

Giallo Julian @giallojulian.bsky.social · 28d

Guess what, y’all. It’s Wednesday, and ON WEDNESDAY, WE TALK WEIRD!

I had the honor of being a guest co-host on Ashley Hilt’s podcast, ‘On Wednesdays, We Talk Weird!” The topic? “Freak Shows!” We discuss the good, the bad, & the weird things all about it!

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Freak Shows

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · Sep 12

Americans have short memories—keep reminding them. PLEASE SHARE!

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Giallo Julian @giallojulian.bsky.social · Sep 5

What? Dustin Ferguson’s making another movie? Color me shocked! 😱 This one is a sequel to John Russo’s 80s cult film, ‘Midnight’. Check it out!

Much love to @dreadcentral.bsky.social! 💛

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Dustin Ferguson is tackling a sequel to John Russo's cult classic, 'Midnight'. Learn more about supporting the new film here.

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Giallo Julian @giallojulian.bsky.social · Sep 4

UPDATE: Hello, Blood Babes! Just added a bunch of new stuff to the "Direction Dissection (Director's Cut)", "Coming Soon!", "On a Screen Near You!", "Events", and "CRITIC of the LIVING DEAD" pages on my website — www.giallojulian.com

If you love and support indie horror, check it out! 💛💛💛

Girls, Guns, and Gore Abound in 'Monster Drive-In: Isle of Evil' [New Blood News]

Giallo Julian @giallojulian.bsky.social · Sep 3

@davidhartmanart.bsky.social’s at it again, bringing you MONSTERS, EVILS, and ISLES! Check out his new Kickstarter for a comic that’s SURE to satiate us Gorehounds! 💀💛🩸

Many thanks to @dreadcentral.bsky.social, as always 💛

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From filmmaker and illustrator David Hartman comes 'Monster Drive-In: Isle of Evil', a pulpy new horror comic perfect for the end of summer!

Hunting 'Carnosaur' With Director Adam Simon [Direction Dissection]

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Giallo Julian @giallojulian.bsky.social · Sep 2

Check out the first part of Giallo Julian's interview with 'Carnosaur' director Adam Simon where they talk dino mayhem and Roger Corman.

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Giallo Julian @giallojulian.bsky.social · Aug 25

Anytime! Seems like just yesterday it dropped! 😁💛

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DGC Ontario @ontariodgc.bsky.social · Aug 20

Via Variety: 'Guillermo del Toro refused to make #Frankenstein with too much visual effects and green screens: "I want real sets."'

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Out of Context Simpsons Treehouse of Horror @ooccouchgags.bsky.social · Aug 14

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Giallo Julian @giallojulian.bsky.social · Aug 8

Giallo Julian @giallojulian.bsky.social · Aug 8

This just in, the latest NEW BLOOD NEWS just dropped on DREAD CENTRAL! Check out what’s new in INDIE HORROR 💀🩸

Special thanks goes to Mary Beth McAndrews! 💛

www.dreadcentral.com/news/538045/...

Slasher Nurses, Perfect Souls, and Loose Ends [New Blood News]

Giallo Julian is back to rundown the latest and greatest in new and upcoming indie horror projects! Read more on Dread Central.

CRITIC of the LIVING DEAD (Zombie Movie Reviews) — Giallo Julian

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Giallo Julian @giallojulian.bsky.social · Aug 3

UPDATE: Introducing a new page to my site — CRITIC of the LIVING DEAD!

My great friend CptBlackVest watches & reviews zombie films.

He’s starting out cracking two undead skulls — ‘# Alive’ & ‘Alone’!

I’ll be uploading more of his reviews when I can. 🧟‍♂️🎥💛

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Keeping Texas Spooky With Corey Trahan [New Blood Drops]

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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 @teamcanadaforever.bsky.social · Jul 18

The moment Stephen Colbert said I don’t give a flying f**€k to Paramount and CBS.

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Giallo Julian @giallojulian.bsky.social · Jul 16

Special thanks to @dreadcentral.bsky.social! 💛

Giallo Julian @giallojulian.bsky.social · Jul 16

When it comes to keeping Texas spooky, Corey Trahan helps lead the charge! Check out this exclusive interview where we talk all things Bat City Scaregrounds, among other horror-based stuff! 💛🩸💀

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Giallo Julian sits down with Corey Trahan to discuss his incredible theme park, his horror projects, and why he loves his team so much.