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James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 4h

There isn't a redder flag than not liking dogs.

James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 6h

Alright, #MutantFam, who wants to trade Letterboxd deets?

I need more like-minded people to follow and/or affirm my hot takes on esoteric movies from the ‘80s. @themutantfam.bsky.social

James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 23h

Shout out to R.A. Mihailoff — star of Texas Chainsaw Massacre III — for the great interview this weekend!

Never in a million years would I imagine there's a *direct* link between #Leatherface and John Cena's career, but apparently, there is ...

www.wickedhorror.com/horror-news/...

James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 1d

I was lucky enough to interview #UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn over the weekend.

You HAVE to hear his stories about Kazushi Sakuraba, the '99 Royal Rumble and what it's like to compete in — and WIN — over 100 pro #MMA fights.

www.fightbookmma.com/dan-severn-r...

James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 1d

I don't care how old I am, I'm always going to check to make sure #Chucky isn't in the backseat before I get in *any* motor vehicle.

James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 2d

A controversial opinion, but maybe it's in bad taste to make toys based on real life child murderers and rapists

James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 3d

Nobody ever talks about how politically subversive Scooby-Doo is.

Like, what does it teach children? That monsters and ghosts don't exist — just greedy old white dudes committing insurance fraud and real estate scams.

James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 4d

Guess who I interviewed today?

James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 6d

Well #MutantFam, we stayed up until 2 A.M. on a weeknight watching Joe Bob talking about Freddy vs. Jason.

Our middle school selves would be proud of the adults we become.

#TheLastDriveIn #TLDI #Shudder #JoeBobBriggs #ElmStreet #FearFest

@themutantfam.bsky.social

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James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 6d

This is LITERALLY the same reaction that happened at my theater on opening night.

#MutantFam #TheLastDriveIn #TLDI #Shudder #JoeBobBriggs #FreddyvsJason #FearFest

@themutantfam.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHHe...

Don’t Excuse Freddy Krueger’s Racism - Kumail Nanjiani

YouTube video by Comedy Central Stand-Up

www.youtube.com

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James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 6d

That's like the official hairdo of parental neglect

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James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 6d

Alright, so what's the official @therealjoebob123.bsky.social approved excuse for missing work tomorrow?

#MutantFam #TheLastDriveIn #TLDI #Shudder #JoeBobBriggs #FreddyvsJason #FearFest

@themutantfam.bsky.social

James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 6d

Just out of curiosity, has anybody checked to see if Kane Hodder is doing OK tonight

#MutantFam #TheLastDriveIn #TLDI #Shudder #JoeBobBriggs #FreddyvsJason #FearFest

James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 6d

Man, hearing Joe Bob talk about Korn in the year 2025 is just the craziest thing

#MutantFam #TheLastDriveIn #TLDI #Shudder #JoeBobBriggs #FreddyvsJason #FearFest

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James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 6d

Alright, who wants to play "Marry, give a parking ticket, kill"

#MutantFam #TheLastDriveIn #TLDI #Shudder #JoeBobBriggs #ElmStreet #FearFest

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James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 6d

One of the many #FreddyvsJason scripts that never got made would've been a PROCEDURAL COURTROOM DRAMA and I literally lament that every single day of my life

#MutantFam #TheLastDriveIn #TLDI #Shudder #JoeBobBriggs #ElmStreet #FearFest

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James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 6d

Literally everybody in my age group has a great story about seeing Freddy vs. Jason in theaters back in the day. Alright, #MutantFam, I'll tell you my lore if you tell me yours ...

#MutantFam #TheLastDriveIn #TLDI #Shudder #JoeBobBriggs #ElmStreet #FearFest

@themutantfam.bsky.social

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James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 6d

Like, even if you love Elm Street you've got to admit that is one of the WORST endings for anything ever

#MutantFam #TheLastDriveIn #TLDI #Shudder #JoeBobBriggs #ElmStreet #FearFest

@themutantfam.bsky.social

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James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 6d

Yo, A Nightmare on Elm Street and Home Alone really *are* the same movie.

#MutantFam #TheLastDriveIn #TLDI #Shudder #JoeBobBriggs #ElmStreet #FearFest

@themutantfam.bsky.social

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James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 6d

Not only is "Dream Warriors" the best Elm Street movie, as far as I'm concerned it's the ONLY Elm Street movie.

#MutantFam #TheLastDriveIn #TLDI #Shudder #JoeBobBriggs #ElmStreet #FearFest

@themutantfam.bsky.social

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James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 6d

Like, I know this wasn't the intent, but rewatching this movie kinda makes me miss talking on landline phones.

#MutantFam #TheLastDriveIn #TLDI #Shudder #JoeBobBriggs #ElmStreet #FearFest

James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 6d

Not enough time for the Drive-In Totals.

Plenty of time for a three-minute discussion about the Balinese lucid dreaming technique.

#MutantFam #TheLastDriveIn #TLDI #Shudder #JoeBobBriggs #ElmStreet #FearFest

@themutantfam.bsky.social

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James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 6d

Gee mom, thanks for letting me watch A Nightmare on Elm Street when I was just five years old like you we're preparing me to cover murder trials for a living 30 years later

#MutantFam #TheLastDriveIn #TLDI #Shudder #JoeBobBriggs #ElmStreet #FearFest

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James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 6d

Fun fact: the wacky doctor in Elm Street 1 is also the voice of Roger Rabbit.

#MutantFam #TheLastDriveIn #TLDI #Shudder #JoeBobBriggs #ElmStreet #FearFest

@therealjoebob123.bsky.social
@darcythemailgirl.bsky.social
@themutantfam.bsky.social

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James Swift @jamesxswift86.bsky.social · 6d

A Sleep Number commercial during A Nightmare on Elm Street. Well played.

#MutantFam #TheLastDriveIn #TLDI #Shudder #JoeBobBriggs #ElmStreet #FearFest

@themutantfam.bsky.social

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