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Nennius

@nennius.bsky.social

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Fan of horror movies (and other horror-related media), punk music, and social theory. Occasionally posting about veganism, Doctor Who, and workouts. Long-term resident of Japan, and unsuccessful but persistent language learner.

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Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 1m

I've never seen the Korean version. I wonder if its available online somewhere.

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 7h

There are worse films out there. For example, Danzig's previous film Verotika (2019).

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 7h

Lol, Lee Ving plays a bartender in the background in a couple of scenes. Julian Sands and Devon Sawa have bigger roles, but nobody acquits themselves particularly well. To be fair, Danzig performs an original song for the soundtrack, which is pretty good!

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 7h

For a vampire western, can I recommend Death Rider in the House of Vampires? It's absolutely awful, but if you're a fan of Glenn Danzig, he's singularly responsible for the entire mess. As a massive Danzig fan I found it borderline unwatchable.

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 9h

During the dingy racing scene I recognised the boats they were sailing as Lasers, and had a sudden Proustian flashback to the time I spent at Carsington Reservoir as a kid trying to sail my little Optimist...

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 9h

There are some scenes that really should be exciting. I love the idea of trained killer whales fighting a giant octopus! Unfortunately, all we see is what looks like a rubber tentacle slapping a glove puppet. Not a terrible film, but nothing special either.

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 9h

A promising cast, decent cinematography, octopus POV shots, and a giant octopus vs killer whale fight scene. It should be great, and yet... Probably the best octopus horror movie so far, but that's not saying much. I'll give it points for the audacity of the first victim being a tiny, adorable baby.

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 10h

*sigh* back to my 'eight octopus horror film October' challenge. #nowwatching Tentacles (1977). I'm guessing this is a Jaws ripoff with an octopus instead of a shark. So far, most of the octopus horror films have been unspeakable garbage, but hope springs eternal... #horrorsky

The poster for tentacles, showing an octopus attaching a woman in the sea. The tagline reads "each year 10,000 tourists visit ocean beach. This summer ocean beach has attracted something else."

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 9h

Great use of Danzig's Blood and Tears in this one!

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 9h

I don't think there's a single Ring sequel worth seeking out. Rasen is ok, but everything after that is pretty pointless. I quite like the original 1995 TV adaptation though.

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 10h

Honestly, I wasn't a fan! Definitely an important film, but (Lugosi aside) I didn't really rate the acting, and the camera seemed very awkwardly situated at times. It felt like a bit of a rushed cheapie. Better than Ouanga, not as good as I Walked With a Zombie.

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 10h

This one actually has a decent cast (John Huston, Shelly Winters, even Henry Fonda!), so there's a chance it won't be completely awful.

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 10h

After I'm done with these eight pieces of garbage, I might treat myself to a rewatch of Grabbers.

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 10h

*sigh* back to my 'eight octopus horror film October' challenge. #nowwatching Tentacles (1977). I'm guessing this is a Jaws ripoff with an octopus instead of a shark. So far, most of the octopus horror films have been unspeakable garbage, but hope springs eternal... #horrorsky

The poster for tentacles, showing an octopus attaching a woman in the sea. The tagline reads "each year 10,000 tourists visit ocean beach. This summer ocean beach has attracted something else."

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 1d

When people say "[big budget blockbuster] is the worst film ever made", they're revealing their total ignorance of such masterpieces as 'Zombie Ass: Toilet of the Dead'.

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 1d

I did actually watch this once, not too long ago, but I wasn't really paying attention.

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 1d

Some really impressive practical effects! Some pretty laughable ones too, but you take the rough with the smooth.

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 1d

#nowwatching The Dead Next Door (1989). A low budget 80s zombie classic that somehow I've avoided seeing, despite years of being a zombie obsessive. #horrorsky

The movie poster showing a lunging zombie, and several characters holding guns.

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Reel Obscure Podcast @reelobscurepod.bsky.social · 1d

REEL OBSCURE Episode 7 is now live on Apple Podcasts.

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

EPISODE 7: DEAD OF NIGHT (1945) - Still One of the Scariest Movies Ever Made!

Podcast Episode · Reel Obscure · 10/17/2025 · 31m

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Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 2d

Really enjoyed it! Though the story was a total rip off of Garth Marenghi's Terrortome.

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 2d

#nowwatching In the Mouth of Madness (1994). One of the few Carpenter films I've never seen. Excited for this one! #horrorsky

The poster for in the mouth of madness. Screaming faces and an image of a house are emanating from an open book

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 3d

In the mood for a classic - #nowwatching The 7th Victim (1943). A woman on the hunt for her missing sister gets entangled with a group of satanists. #horrorsky

the poster for the movie, showing several faces of characters, and a noose.

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 4d

A minor 80s gem! From the director of Friday the 13th Part 6. We get some great atmosphere and effects, a melange of horror tropes, and even a a pretty decent soundtrack. Definitely worth watching for fans of 80s horror.

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 4d

#nowwatching One Dark Night (1982). A girl has to spend the night in a haunted museum as part of a gang initiation. Enjoying the atmosphere so far! #horrorsky

the poster for one dark night. Three girls are shown, with the head of an old woman above them. Purple lighting is coming from the old woman's eyes.

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 4d

*mausoleum

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 4d

#nowwatching One Dark Night (1982). A girl has to spend the night in a haunted museum as part of a gang initiation. Enjoying the atmosphere so far! #horrorsky

the poster for one dark night. Three girls are shown, with the head of an old woman above them. Purple lighting is coming from the old woman's eyes.

Nennius @nennius.bsky.social · 5d

Ok, I got a light chuckle out of:

"Hey, how'd you do?"
"Well, as the expression goes, he's...dead."