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Scared Sane

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Spooky & mentally stable(ish) alter-ego of Brian Finnerty, LPC. Seeking self-actualization through fear, gore & the macabre. 👻 🏳️‍🌈 🎥 📖 🖤 Contributing writer @ Macabre Daily: www.macabredaily.com Therapist @ Welcome Connections: www.welcomeconnections.com

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Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Mar 5

Horror is Queer. Duh! 🖤 🏳️‍🌈 🖤

It doesn't get more obvious than this. But as a gay therapist I couldn't resist putting my own personal spin on the topic.

Check out my newest article on why I find the link between Queerness and horror so powerful.

#horror #horrorsky #mentalhealth #queer #gay #lgbtq

Horror is Queer — Welcome Connections

‘Queer’ is a fascinating word. It lives in the murky in-between world of language where context is everything. To some it is a compliment. To others an insult. It can be empowering or painful dependin...

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Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Aug 12

Going in blind on a strong recommendation from @whostherepc.bsky.social

#nowwatching

Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Aug 2

Not a bad spot to get some writing in… 🛥️ ✍️ 🛥️

Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 31

I’ve seen 4/8 of these picks from Matty. How many have you seen?

Macabre Daily @macabredaily.bsky.social · Jul 31

When it comes to curation, Matt Orozco, Editor in Chief of @macabredaily.bsky.social knows a thing or two about horror, and is chiming in with some of his favorite frights on @shudder.com !

From NIGHTBREED to DEMONS, this mix is as eclectic as Macabre Daily itself!

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Favorite Frights on Shudder with Matt Orozco, Editor in Chief of Macabre Daily

A story on Letterboxd.

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Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 29

Let’s keep our horror on theme with vacation this week.

#nowwatching

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Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 27

Now watching in its homeland of Martha’s Vineyard.

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Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 18

This is my fighting style.

Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 17

That is true. It happens. Just wish it happened more. There are sooooo many short films being shown at every film festival that then get lost in the ether.

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Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 17

Haha. Agreed. I’m skeptical of the whites. But I’ll try anything twice. 🤷‍♂️

Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 17

5 more days until my Martha’s Vineyard (aka Amityville Island) vacation. Can’t wait to bust these open on the island.

So excited to watch Jaws on location for its 50th anniversary. 🦈 🖤🦈

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Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 17

Naive question about film distribution. Why aren’t more studios collecting some of the amazing short films out there and releasing them as features or physical media in anthology format? Seems like it would be so easy (and relatively cheap?) to do. Maybe just not considered profitable enough? 🤷‍♂️

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Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 16

Oh wow. This is super upsetting to read. I’m so sorry you had to have that exhausting conversation.

Really appreciate you sharing this. I’m running around between appointments right now but promise I’ll find some time to properly absorb it all later.

wish I could say I was surprised these days…

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Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 16

@xghorror.bsky.social and @sharai.bsky.social have you seen “Binary” yet? It’s really good and (I think) a really nuanced and respectful look at characters who are sex workers. One of my favorites of the year.

Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 16

Happily doing some homework in advance of my interview with @troyescamilla.bsky.social tomorrow!

#nowwatching #indiehorror #queerhorror

Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 16

New review for “Stomach It” a new short film by Peter Klausner.

A tense and gory peek behind the curtain of the poor souls tasked with cleaning up the mess left behind everyday traumas.

Check it out @macabredaily.bsky.social

“STOMACH IT” (2024) Is An Effective Punch To The Gut (REVIEW) — Macabre Daily

"Stomach It" (2024) tells the story of Joel, a crime-scene cleaner, who comes to believe that a malevolent presence is stalking him on the job.

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Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 16

Pro-Hoe Horror! I’m loving this convo!

Horror heals and horror empowers! 🖤🖤🖤

Blerdy Massacre @blerdymassacre.bsky.social · Jul 15

Our Pro-Hoe episode with Ghosdee is out to brighten up your Tuesday.

Take a listen and remember to tip the girls and hire intimacy coordinators for your movies. 🌚

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Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 11

You are a true hero and a scholar.

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Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 11

Who is maniac enough to take on this challenge with @spookysarahsays.bsky.social

Ready To Take On The "100 HORROR MOVIES IN 92 DAYS" Challenge? — Macabre Daily

Take part in the 100 Horror Movies in 92 Days challenge by watching at least 100 horror movies that you've never seen before between August 1, 2025 and October 31, 2025.

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Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 11

Did you get your tickets for Houston Horror Film Festival yet?

Looks like an amazing event put on by @troyescamilla.bsky.social

HOUSTON HORROR FILM FEST Promises Big Scares This August! — Macabre Daily

The Houston Horror Film Fest is scheduled from August 8, 2025, through August 10, 2025.

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Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 11

I absolutely loved this conversation with filmmaker @joefria.bsky.social about his upcoming feature film "Shadows of Willow Cabin".

This is what queer horror is all about folks! Be sure to keep an eye out for it in the future! Check out the interview on @macabredaily.bsky.social

Filmmaker Joe Fria Sheds Light On The "SHADOWS OF WILLOW CABIN" (INTERVIEW) — Macabre Daily

Interview with Joe Fria, writer and director of “Shadows of Willow Cabin” (2025).

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Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 7

Pride Month may be over but that doesn’t mean we can’t keep learning. Put together a 101 guide for @macabredaily.bsky.social on some of the basic elements that go into making a queer horror icon!

Skeletons In The Closet: Queer Horror Icons 101 — Macabre Daily

An introduction to the elements that go into creating queer horror icons.

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Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 7

It’s a really fun one! Have you read the book?

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Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 7

A favorite comfort watch.

#nowwatching

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Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 5

I find the plot and characters interesting enough. But not sure if it’s my TV, but it’s so dark. I can barely see what’s happening during most of the tense scenes. And the pacing seems really erratic so far.

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Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jul 5

Why isn’t this just being called a new season of “Slasher”?

#nowwatching

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Evan Benner @evanbenner.com · Jul 3

Great review of my fave watch from @sohohorrorfest.bsky.social!

Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · Jun 26

Review up for what was far and away my favorite film of @sohohorrorfest.bsky.social

“Binary” (2024) was a gorgeous and frightening exploration of Trans and cultural identities. Seek it out ASAP if you can!

“BINARY” (2024) Finds Terror And Power In The Trans Experience (REVIEW) — Macabre Daily

“Binary” (2024) is a dark exploration of the tension that arises when a Trans woman from Pakistan struggles to find balance between her gender identity, cultural heritage and the external sources that...

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