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Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 2d

After this interview, I lament disappearing bonus features and creator commentaries on #physicalmedia, and talk about a surprise second commentary track on the dvd for THE DEVICE.

Listed as commentary by Tracy Torme, it's really a 90min interview with him about alien abduction and FIRE IN THE SKY.

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Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 2d

Slice of SciFi 1148: Beast of War

Writer-director Kiah Roache-Turner latest #horror #thriller is a World War II shark movie, with said beast intent on making marooned at Australian soldiers next on the menu.

Inspired by a true event, this is Kiah's ode to JAWS
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“Beast of War”: Kiah Roache-Turner takes on sharks during wartime | Slice of SciFi

Writer-director Kiah Roache-Turner talks about Beast of War, and since he’s always wanted to make a shark movie, he went with one in a historical World War II setting.

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Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 2d

You'd be pleasantly surprised to learn that song pops up on the SiriusXM 90s channel at least couple times a month 🤣

And yes, HORROR'S NEW WAVE is a lovely book. I have a soft spot for books about movies or making movies, sometimes even getting those official script books.

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The Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 4d

The #2025IgnyteAwards for Outstanding Fiction Podcast goes to @podcastle.org
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Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 5d

Humans rule! 🤣

The human factor intervened and confirmed that what I posted was indeed an interview with Philip, and not an infringing copy of the audiobook for his new book.

This episode should be restored to the Spotify feed within 48 hours, they tell me.

Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 7d

For those subscribed thru #Spotify, bear with me.

Just got a copyright claim, because they think this interview with Philip is actually the audiobook. Um... what?

I include book titles in most of my interviews, and never before been flagged as being an audiobook. Someone's AI filters are broken.

Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 7d

Podcast: Writers, After Dark 156

#Horror author @pfracassi.bsky.social talks about his newest thriller, THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE, about having a senior citizen final girl, and more
www.writersafterdark.com/writers-afte...

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Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 5d

Slice of SciFi 1147: 15 Years of Blumhouse

Journalist and #horror fan Dave Schilling talks HORROR'S NEW WAVE: 15 YEARS OF BLUMHOUSE, a lovely coffee table book on the history of Blumhouse films & franchises and its impact on horror entertainment.

www.sliceofscifi.com/2025/10/04/s...

“Horror’s New Wave”: Dave Schilling talks about the history of Blumhouse | Slice of SciFi

Journalist and author Dave Schilling talks about the new book Horror’s New Wave: 15 Years of Blumhouse, celebrating the impact Blumhouse has had on horror entertainment with now-iconic franchises…

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Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 7d

For those subscribed thru #Spotify, bear with me.

Just got a copyright claim, because they think this interview with Philip is actually the audiobook. Um... what?

I include book titles in most of my interviews, and never before been flagged as being an audiobook. Someone's AI filters are broken.

Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 7d

Podcast: Writers, After Dark 156

#Horror author @pfracassi.bsky.social talks about his newest thriller, THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE, about having a senior citizen final girl, and more
www.writersafterdark.com/writers-afte...

“The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre”: Philip Fracassi with the elder final girl | Writers, After Dark

Horror author Philip Fracassi talks about his newest novel, THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE, featuring a senior citizen final girl and the shenanigans that take over her life at the…

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Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 7d

Podcast: Writers, After Dark 156

#Horror author @pfracassi.bsky.social talks about his newest thriller, THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE, about having a senior citizen final girl, and more
www.writersafterdark.com/writers-afte...

“The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre”: Philip Fracassi with the elder final girl | Writers, After Dark

Horror author Philip Fracassi talks about his newest novel, THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE, featuring a senior citizen final girl and the shenanigans that take over her life at the…

www.writersafterdark.com

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Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 13d

Just reminder: if you're in the Baltimore area this weekend, here's something fun to check out! #SpookySeason #Poe #TheRaven

Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 19d

Slice of SciFi TV: The 8th Annual International Edgar Allan Poe Festival, #Baltimore 2025

Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum Director Enrica Jang gives us a festival preview, including a screening of THE RAVEN (1963) honoring the story's 180th anniversary. #PoeFestival

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The 8th Annual International Edgar Allan Poe Festival, Baltimore 2025

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Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 15d

Something weird is going on with Live TV on Prime Video.

Watching on TV via Roku, after an hour shows will slowly fall out of sync, with video falling 3-5 seconds behind the audio.

Doesn't happen with live programming via MLB Network and Vix Premium subscriptions. Doesn't happen on iPad.

Why?

Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 16d

DVD Review: Spenser: For Hire The Complete Series

Fans of the detective shows from the 1970s-80s-90s will be happy to hear that Spenser: For Hire is available again.

There are no supplemental or bonus content, like audio commentaries, trailers, or outtakes.

www.sliceofscifi.com/2025/09/29/d...

DVD Review: “Spenser: For Hire” The Complete Series | Slice of SciFi

Fans of the hard-boiled detective shows from the 1970s-80s-90s will be happy to hear that Spenser: for Hire is available once again. Two of the three individual season sets went out of print a few…

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Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 17d

Podcast: Slice of SciFi 1145

Director Alexandre O. Philippe on CHAIN REACTIONS, the "Texas Chain Saw Massacre" #documentary about that film's impact on the careers of Patton Oswalt, Takashi Miike, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Stephen King and Karyn Kusama #horror
www.sliceofscifi.com/2025/09/27/s...

“Chain Reactions”: Alexandre O. Philippe on the impact of “Texas Chain Saw” | Slice of SciFi

Writer-director Alexandre O. Philippe talks about his newest documentary, CHAIN REACTIONS, a series of interviews of artists whose careers were impacted in different ways by Tobe Hooper’s THE TEXAS…

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Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 19d

Slice of SciFi TV: The 8th Annual International Edgar Allan Poe Festival, #Baltimore 2025

Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum Director Enrica Jang gives us a festival preview, including a screening of THE RAVEN (1963) honoring the story's 180th anniversary. #PoeFestival

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

The 8th Annual International Edgar Allan Poe Festival, Baltimore 2025

YouTube video by Slice of SciFi

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Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 20d

Well, looks like @kinolorber.com is having a $4.99 sale through October 20.

Looks like I have some catalog browsing to do 🤣
www.kinolorber.com/collection/f...

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Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 21d

Podcast: Writers, After Dark 155

Fantasy author @wesleychu.bsky.social talks about THE ART OF LEGEND, Book 3 in his War Arts Saga trilogy.

We chat about #writing #fantasy, developing grumpy old characters, fighting styles, a love for wuxia and more.

www.writersafterdark.com/writers-afte...

“The Art of Legend”: Wesley Chu on fantasy, wuxia, and grumpy old characters | Writers, After Dark

Fantasy author Wesley Chu stops by to chat about the War Arts Saga, a trilogy now complete with the release of trilogy’s conclusion, THE ART OF LEGEND.

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Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 21d

Huh. @darkhorse.com does puzzles. There's a brand new two-sided THE LAST OF US PART II puzzle.

I can't recall seeing a two-sided puzzle before, but looks kinda cool. It's 20x27, 1000 pieces, with Ellie and her guitar in a quiet moment on one side, and an armed Ellie ready to fight on the other.

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Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 22d

I've already pre-ordered the new 4K restoration of HARD BOILED (coming in November), but imagine my surprise to find out there's a special screening of the restored edition during the Charlotte Film Festival this week!

charlottefilmfestival.org/2025/movies/...

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Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 23d

Podcast: Slice of SciFi 1144

Writer-Director Stuart Ortiz returns to talk more about STRANGE HARVEST, a faux documentary about a supernaturally influenced serial killer and the investigation to track him down

It's available now on demand, and well worth a watch
www.sliceofscifi.com/2025/09/20/s...

“Strange Harvest”: Director Stuart Ortiz on expanding Mr. Shiny’s universe | Slice of SciFi

Writer-director Stuart Ortiz returns to talk more about STRANGE HARVEST, now that it’s finally being distributed to on demand services.

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Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 24d

The 8th Annual International Edgar Allan Poe Festival returns to Baltimore MD, October 3–5, 2025

This year marks the 180th anniversary of “The Raven”—and there’s no better way to honor his legacy.

Ticketed events include a Black Cat Ball, a “Raven” movie night, and more.
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Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · 24d

Review: Louis Howley was intrigued by the performances in HIM and depictions of obsessions around sports, and believes this one's worth more than one viewing, despite what he feels were pacing flaws that felt jarring #HIM #horror

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“HIM”: Superlative performances should be viewed more than once, despite flaws | Slice of SciFi

The occasionally phantasmagoric visuals, often appearing at a staccato rate, provide a perfect backdrop for this unique look at the American obsession with sports.

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Image Comics @imagecomics.com · 29d

JACKIE'S BACK! SAY GOODBYE TO LIGHT BECAUSE THE DARKNESS HAS RETURNED!
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Image Comics to Reboot The Darkness With Original Creator Marc Silvestri - IGN

The classic Image Comics series The Darkness is making its long-awaited return in December 2025, and original creator Marc Silvestri is along for the ride.

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Junkfood Cinema @junkfoodcinema.bsky.social · Sep 16

Farewell to a man who epitomizes the word “legend.”

I could gush all day about my favorite of his films (SNEAKERS, THE HOT ROCK, SPY GAME, THE STING), but better tribute is to acknowledge that the entire landscape of modern film would be vastly different were it not for Robert Redford.

RIP

a man wearing a hat and a trench coat is looking at the camera

ALT: a man wearing a hat and a trench coat is looking at the camera

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · Sep 16

"The masses will remember Robert Redford jumping off that cliff with Paul Newman, but it’s the work in Park City that may have had the greatest effect."

@sonnybunch.bsky.social on the actor, star, and indie entrepreneur: www.thebulwark.com/p/robert-red...

Robert Redford, 1936–2025

Actor, star, indie entrepreneur.

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C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · Sep 16

My favorite Robert Redford acting trick is that he would clip off the end of a line the audience already knew the end of, pause as if thinking, then start the next line as if he was interrupting himself. It's why his acting feels so naturalistic. He feels improvised while not shitting on the script.

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Slice of SciFi / Writers, After Dark @sliceofscifi.com · Sep 16

Podcast: Writers, After Dark 154

Horror author Nick Medina talks about his new book THE WHISTLER, Native legends, and the growth of Indigineous #horror and more.

Don't miss his book launch: Sep 16, Deer Park IL Barnes & Noble, together with S. A. Barnes
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“The Whistler”: Nick Medina on hauntings, physical and emotional | Writers, After Dark

Horror author Nick Medina talks about his new novel THE WHISTLER. This book is merely the latest story representing the growing and entertaining niche of Indigenous horror.

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