John Portanova
@octoberjohn.bsky.social
Directed a Bigfoot movie. Horror Fan.
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Every few months my boys ask about watching Star Wars. We tend to go through entire franchises when we start one, so I want them to be a little older before we get to Episode III. This'll be the perfect way to start them on the series, because we are a theatrical cut family all the way.
The original, unaltered Star Wars (aka A New Hope) is coming back to cinemas with a brand new restoration in 2027 as part of the franchise's 50th anniversary celebrations.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Every few months my boys ask about watching Star Wars. We tend to go through entire franchises when we start one, so I want them to be a little older before we get to Episode III. This'll be the perfect way to start them on the series, because we are a theatrical cut family all the way.
#Top5FirstViews for November:
Weapons (2025)
Zootopia (2016)
At Close Range (1986)
Frankenstein (2025)
Foxy Brown (1974)
Weapons (2025)
Zootopia (2016)
At Close Range (1986)
Frankenstein (2025)
Foxy Brown (1974)
December 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
#Top5FirstViews for November:
Weapons (2025)
Zootopia (2016)
At Close Range (1986)
Frankenstein (2025)
Foxy Brown (1974)
Weapons (2025)
Zootopia (2016)
At Close Range (1986)
Frankenstein (2025)
Foxy Brown (1974)
Thankful for this silly family. Happy Thanksgiving from the Portanovas!
November 28, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Thankful for this silly family. Happy Thanksgiving from the Portanovas!
The most underrated Coen Brothers film comes to 4K in February!
November 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The most underrated Coen Brothers film comes to 4K in February!
Last weekend we wrapped up soccer season, the first where both boys took part. They both did great and had a lot of fun playing with their teams. We'll miss cheering for the Raptors and the Doritos every week. Till next season!
November 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Last weekend we wrapped up soccer season, the first where both boys took part. They both did great and had a lot of fun playing with their teams. We'll miss cheering for the Raptors and the Doritos every week. Till next season!
Now that Halloween is in the rearview, don't forget to vote!
November 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Now that Halloween is in the rearview, don't forget to vote!
Went a little ham on horror last month and watched double the amount of movies that I usually do.
My #Top5FirstViews were:
Dark Water (2002)
The Spiral Staircase (1946)
The Edge (1997)
Troll Hunter (2010)
The Lost World (1925)
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My #Top5FirstViews were:
Dark Water (2002)
The Spiral Staircase (1946)
The Edge (1997)
Troll Hunter (2010)
The Lost World (1925)
letterboxd.com/october_john...
All films tagged ‘31-days-of-halloween-2025’ by John Portanova
All films tagged ‘31-days-of-halloween-2025’ by John Portanova
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November 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Went a little ham on horror last month and watched double the amount of movies that I usually do.
My #Top5FirstViews were:
Dark Water (2002)
The Spiral Staircase (1946)
The Edge (1997)
Troll Hunter (2010)
The Lost World (1925)
letterboxd.com/october_john...
My #Top5FirstViews were:
Dark Water (2002)
The Spiral Staircase (1946)
The Edge (1997)
Troll Hunter (2010)
The Lost World (1925)
letterboxd.com/october_john...
Happy Halloween from the Portanovas!
November 1, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Happy Halloween from the Portanovas!
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 31:
The Deadly Spawn (1983)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
31. I REMEMBER HALLOWEEN: This night, anything goes.
Checking out the Synapse 4K of this micro-budget classic to close out Shocktober.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
The Deadly Spawn (1983)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
31. I REMEMBER HALLOWEEN: This night, anything goes.
Checking out the Synapse 4K of this micro-budget classic to close out Shocktober.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 31:
The Deadly Spawn (1983)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
31. I REMEMBER HALLOWEEN: This night, anything goes.
Checking out the Synapse 4K of this micro-budget classic to close out Shocktober.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
The Deadly Spawn (1983)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
31. I REMEMBER HALLOWEEN: This night, anything goes.
Checking out the Synapse 4K of this micro-budget classic to close out Shocktober.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 30:
Them (2006)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
30. DEVIL’S NIGHT: Mischief, mayhem or pranks - oh my!
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
Them (2006)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
30. DEVIL’S NIGHT: Mischief, mayhem or pranks - oh my!
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 30:
Them (2006)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
30. DEVIL’S NIGHT: Mischief, mayhem or pranks - oh my!
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
Them (2006)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
30. DEVIL’S NIGHT: Mischief, mayhem or pranks - oh my!
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 29:
24 Hrs Ghost Story (1997)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
29. “OCCULT”URAL CENTER: This one’s gotta have a supernatural hotspot in it.
A haunted convenience store is totally my jam and Francis Ng is hilarious throughout.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
24 Hrs Ghost Story (1997)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
29. “OCCULT”URAL CENTER: This one’s gotta have a supernatural hotspot in it.
A haunted convenience store is totally my jam and Francis Ng is hilarious throughout.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 29:
24 Hrs Ghost Story (1997)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
29. “OCCULT”URAL CENTER: This one’s gotta have a supernatural hotspot in it.
A haunted convenience store is totally my jam and Francis Ng is hilarious throughout.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
24 Hrs Ghost Story (1997)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
29. “OCCULT”URAL CENTER: This one’s gotta have a supernatural hotspot in it.
A haunted convenience store is totally my jam and Francis Ng is hilarious throughout.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 28:
The Last of Sheila (1973)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
28. THIS IS JEOPARDY: Ken says you must solve the clues to survive the predicament.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
The Last of Sheila (1973)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
28. THIS IS JEOPARDY: Ken says you must solve the clues to survive the predicament.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 1:44 AM
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 28:
The Last of Sheila (1973)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
28. THIS IS JEOPARDY: Ken says you must solve the clues to survive the predicament.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
The Last of Sheila (1973)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
28. THIS IS JEOPARDY: Ken says you must solve the clues to survive the predicament.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
Reposted by John Portanova
First in Fright: The FANGORIA Compendium is a limited-edition hardcover book and digital archive project preserving Fango’s history, featuring restored imagery, retrospectives and contributions from Carpenter, Barker, Mancini, Savini and more - here's how YOU can get involved.
Join FANGORIA In Preserving Horror History With The FIRST IN FRIGHT Compendium
First in Fright: The FANGORIA Compendium is a limited-edition hardcover book and digital archive project preserving Fango’s history, featuring restored imagery, retrospectives and contributions from Carpenter, Barker, Mancini, Savini and more - here's how YOU can get involved.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:09 PM
First in Fright: The FANGORIA Compendium is a limited-edition hardcover book and digital archive project preserving Fango’s history, featuring restored imagery, retrospectives and contributions from Carpenter, Barker, Mancini, Savini and more - here's how YOU can get involved.
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 27:
Devil Doll (1964)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
27. TRANCING AND HYPNOTISM: Gold watches ain’t just for retirement.
The Continental cut on the Vinegar Syndrome Blu is surprisingly sleazy for a black & white doll movie.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
Devil Doll (1964)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
27. TRANCING AND HYPNOTISM: Gold watches ain’t just for retirement.
The Continental cut on the Vinegar Syndrome Blu is surprisingly sleazy for a black & white doll movie.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 27:
Devil Doll (1964)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
27. TRANCING AND HYPNOTISM: Gold watches ain’t just for retirement.
The Continental cut on the Vinegar Syndrome Blu is surprisingly sleazy for a black & white doll movie.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
Devil Doll (1964)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
27. TRANCING AND HYPNOTISM: Gold watches ain’t just for retirement.
The Continental cut on the Vinegar Syndrome Blu is surprisingly sleazy for a black & white doll movie.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 26:
Lighthouse (1999)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
26. THAR SHE GLOWS: There be a light house in this plot.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
Lighthouse (1999)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
26. THAR SHE GLOWS: There be a light house in this plot.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 26:
Lighthouse (1999)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
26. THAR SHE GLOWS: There be a light house in this plot.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
Lighthouse (1999)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
26. THAR SHE GLOWS: There be a light house in this plot.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 25:
The Cat (1992)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
25. ELECTRIC SLIP’n’SLIDE: Wriggle your way through a sloppy/goopy good time flick.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
The Cat (1992)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
25. ELECTRIC SLIP’n’SLIDE: Wriggle your way through a sloppy/goopy good time flick.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 25:
The Cat (1992)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
25. ELECTRIC SLIP’n’SLIDE: Wriggle your way through a sloppy/goopy good time flick.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
The Cat (1992)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
25. ELECTRIC SLIP’n’SLIDE: Wriggle your way through a sloppy/goopy good time flick.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
Joe Bob needs to stop showing Shudder Exclusives I just watched 2 months ago. #TheLastDriveIn #ClowninaCornfield #Splatterween
October 25, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Joe Bob needs to stop showing Shudder Exclusives I just watched 2 months ago. #TheLastDriveIn #ClowninaCornfield #Splatterween
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 24:
The Cell (2000)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
24. IN YOUR DREAMS: Heavy on the dream sequence, Jack.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
The Cell (2000)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
24. IN YOUR DREAMS: Heavy on the dream sequence, Jack.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 24:
The Cell (2000)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
24. IN YOUR DREAMS: Heavy on the dream sequence, Jack.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
The Cell (2000)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
24. IN YOUR DREAMS: Heavy on the dream sequence, Jack.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
Henry dressed up while Wyatt showed off the gap in his teeth and love of Kirby. Love these pictures from the first year both boys are in elementary school together!
October 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Henry dressed up while Wyatt showed off the gap in his teeth and love of Kirby. Love these pictures from the first year both boys are in elementary school together!
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 23:
The Edge (1997)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
23. SURVIVORS?: If anything walks away from a plane crash, the chances of it being healthy are pretty slim.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
The Edge (1997)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
23. SURVIVORS?: If anything walks away from a plane crash, the chances of it being healthy are pretty slim.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 12:41 AM
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 23:
The Edge (1997)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
23. SURVIVORS?: If anything walks away from a plane crash, the chances of it being healthy are pretty slim.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
The Edge (1997)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
23. SURVIVORS?: If anything walks away from a plane crash, the chances of it being healthy are pretty slim.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
I've worked with Angela and David many times. They are two of the most supportive people in the Washington film scene and now they could use our help. Please share or donate if you can so that they can continue to work while recovering from an awful theft at their acting studio last weekend.
Donate to Support Angela and David After Devastating Theft, organized by Heather Pilder Olson
I'm starting this campaign to help friends and beloved community… Heather Pilder Olson needs your support for Support Angela and David After Devastating Theft
www.gofundme.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I've worked with Angela and David many times. They are two of the most supportive people in the Washington film scene and now they could use our help. Please share or donate if you can so that they can continue to work while recovering from an awful theft at their acting studio last weekend.
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 22:
Dark August (1976)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
22. WRECK TANGLE: Rubberneck a car crash scene.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
Dark August (1976)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
22. WRECK TANGLE: Rubberneck a car crash scene.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 1:07 AM
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 22:
Dark August (1976)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
22. WRECK TANGLE: Rubberneck a car crash scene.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
Dark August (1976)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
22. WRECK TANGLE: Rubberneck a car crash scene.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 21:
Parts: The Clonus Horror (1979)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
21. TWINNERS CIRCLE: Scientists rejoice! Human cloning has been achieved.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
Parts: The Clonus Horror (1979)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
21. TWINNERS CIRCLE: Scientists rejoice! Human cloning has been achieved.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 21:
Parts: The Clonus Horror (1979)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
21. TWINNERS CIRCLE: Scientists rejoice! Human cloning has been achieved.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
Parts: The Clonus Horror (1979)
First Time Viewing
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
21. TWINNERS CIRCLE: Scientists rejoice! Human cloning has been achieved.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 20:
Wrong Turn (2003)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
20. DANCE DANCE DEVOLUTION: Today’s viewing soiree must some kind of mutant, freak, or genetic mishappening.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
Wrong Turn (2003)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
20. DANCE DANCE DEVOLUTION: Today’s viewing soiree must some kind of mutant, freak, or genetic mishappening.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 1:01 AM
#31DaysofHalloween Movie 20:
Wrong Turn (2003)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
20. DANCE DANCE DEVOLUTION: Today’s viewing soiree must some kind of mutant, freak, or genetic mishappening.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social
Wrong Turn (2003)
Rewatch
#SCVpsychochallenge Guideline:
20. DANCE DANCE DEVOLUTION: Today’s viewing soiree must some kind of mutant, freak, or genetic mishappening.
@scarecrowvideo.bsky.social