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STARBURST MAGAZINE @starburst.bsky.social · 19d

Spooky Season has officially begun! 👻

To celebrate, we're slashing 10% off ALL orders; so it's a perfect time to renew that subscription, pick up a back issue or two, check out our merch, or grab the latest issue!

Head to starburstmagazine.store and enter the code SPOOKY at the checkout stage!

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Nick Spacek @nuthousepunks.bsky.social · 26d

@frankiekevich.bsky.social is in Silent Hill f, out tomorrow, & I spoke with her about it (& VELOCIPASTOR 2!) for the @starburst.bsky.social YouTube channel. youtu.be/WWOErH8-yy4?...

Actor Frankie Kevich Talks SILENT HILL f, VELOCIPASTOR 2 and More!

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STARBURST MAGAZINE @starburst.bsky.social · Sep 10

In our latest issue, we take a look back at the glory days of the iconic British genre studio Amicus Productions, and get to know the twisted minds currently conjuring up its resurrection!

Order your copy from our official store, here: starburstmagazine.store/products/sta...

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STARBURST MAGAZINE @starburst.bsky.social · Sep 9

A nineties pop sensation is forced to fend off the affections of an obsessive fan in Borderline.

This absurdist comedy-thriller from Cocaine Bear writer Jimmy Warden stars Samara Weaving and Ray Nicholson, and is streaming now.

Our review:

www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/bord...

Still from Borderline: in a kitchen, a nervous woman (Samara Weaving) is grabbed from behind by a creepy guy (Ray Nicholson).

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STARBURST MAGAZINE @starburst.bsky.social · Sep 5

Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner will be Lara Croft in Prime Video's upcoming Tomb Raider series, created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

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Sophie Turner is Lara Croft in New TOMB RAIDER Series - STARBURST Magazine

Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner has been confirmed as the new face of Lara Croft in Prime Video's upcoming Tomb Raider series.

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Kate Fathers @katefathers.bsky.social · Sep 5

Issue 491 is out now! For your autumnal reading (and just in time for #Halloween), I take a look at #PoppyZBrite's #horror novel "Lost Souls". And over in our 1001 Films feature, I gush about the fantastic Katsuhiro Otomo #anime anthology "Memories". #scifi #fantasy #Wednesday

STARBURST MAGAZINE @starburst.bsky.social · Aug 22

The Autumn issue of STARBURST MAGAZINE is shipping to our fabulous subscribers from today, so if you've not subbed yet and would like Issue #491 delivered for FREE (within the UK) ahead of its August 29th release date, sign up below!

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Alan Boon @wcba.bsky.social · Aug 29

Another MAGNIFICENT of this essential mag, with bits by me in the history of Wednesday Addams, the story of Amicus Productions, the second part of my 50 Years of Super Sentai retrospective, and my usual Telephemera column on Hard Time On Planet Earth! PACKED!

STARBURST MAGAZINE @starburst.bsky.social · Aug 29

💥It's NEW STARBURST DAY!💥

In shops now or available delivered to your door via our official store here: starburstmagazine.store/products/sta...

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STARBURST MAGAZINE @starburst.bsky.social · Sep 5

Superman will return in Man of Tomorrow, coming to cinemas July 9th 2027, James Gunn has announced.

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SUPERMAN Will Return In MAN OF TOMORROW - STARBURST Magazine

James Gunn has announced that the next big-screen Superman movie will be Man of Tomorrow, and will be released July 9th, 2027.

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STARBURST MAGAZINE @starburst.bsky.social · Sep 5

"The Long Walk is brutal and unforgiving as it digs down to the core of human nature, harshly pushed to its absolute limit."

Teenagers compete in a life-or-death trek across America in this Stephen King adaptation, in cinemas September 12th.

Our review:

www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/the-...

A still from The Long Walk - with a group of teenage boys walking down a long road.

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Lawrie Brewster @lawriebrewster.bsky.social · Sep 1

Our latest British Horror Studio update features BREAKING NEWS on @starburst.bsky.social fantastic coverage of Amicus Productions great comeback, our Welsh premiere at the @rhyllerthriller.bsky.social Festival, and more! www.patreon.com/posts/huge-a... #horrorfamily #horrorcommunity

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STARBURST MAGAZINE @starburst.bsky.social · Aug 29

At last! THE TOXIC AVENGER opens in UK cinemas today, courtesy of @signatureuk.bsky.social!

Read our ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review here starburstmagazine.com/reviews/the-...

and in case you missed out, we still have a few copies left of our terrific TOXIE tribute issue, here
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STARBURST MAGAZINE @starburst.bsky.social · Aug 29

💥It's NEW STARBURST DAY!💥

In shops now or available delivered to your door via our official store here: starburstmagazine.store/products/sta...

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STARBURST MAGAZINE @starburst.bsky.social · Aug 22

The Autumn issue of STARBURST MAGAZINE is shipping to our fabulous subscribers from today, so if you've not subbed yet and would like Issue #491 delivered for FREE (within the UK) ahead of its August 29th release date, sign up below!

THE STARBURST STORE: starburstmagazine.store/products/sta...

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Nick Spacek @nuthousepunks.bsky.social · Aug 19

Your friendly neighborhood pop culture journalist has written for Starburst since 2013. This #Wednesday piece is his first cover story. Go buy a copy & then shower me with compliments.

STARBURST MAGAZINE @starburst.bsky.social · Aug 19

Our Autumn edition is nearly here, folks! Subscriber copies will start shipping later this week, so if you're a UK reader who'd like to get it delivered straight to your door (with free P&P!) before the Aug 29th release, head to our official store: starburstmagazine.store/products/sta...

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STARBURST MAGAZINE @starburst.bsky.social · Aug 19

Our Autumn edition is nearly here, folks! Subscriber copies will start shipping later this week, so if you're a UK reader who'd like to get it delivered straight to your door (with free P&P!) before the Aug 29th release, head to our official store: starburstmagazine.store/products/sta...

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★ Ken Wynne ★ @kpwynne.bsky.social · Aug 19

Moviedrome: Welcome to the Cult - a documentary directed by Nic Wassell - is now streaming on #BFIPlayer! 📺

Check out my interview with Moviedrome presenter Alex Cox [director of Repo Man, Sid & Nancy] for @starburst.bsky.social ✨️

www.starburstmagazine.com/features/mov...

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STARBURST MAGAZINE @starburst.bsky.social · Aug 19

"Together is terrifying and beautiful, an exploration of personal connection and interaction taken to extremes."

This disturbing new horror starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco as a couple who can't tear themselves apart is in cinemas now.

Our review:

www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/toge...

A frame from Together, with Alison Brie and Dave Franco both looking distressed; Dave is strapped to a chair.

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STARBURST MAGAZINE @starburst.bsky.social · Aug 13

"A refreshing horror with something of an It Follows vibe; a welcome feeling of trying to figure this bizarre world out or surrendering to just enjoying it."

Read our review of Zach Cregger's horror mystery Weapons, in cinemas now.

www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/weap...

A frame from Weapons, in which a silhouetted child runs across an otherwise empty suburban street at night.

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STARBURST MAGAZINE @starburst.bsky.social · Aug 11

"A heartfelt, crowd-pleasing story that feels both comfortingly familiar and refreshingly new."

Both fans of the original and newcomers will find plenty to enjoy in legacy comedy sequel Freakier Friday.

Read our review:
www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/frea...

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, both looking at camera and screaming, in Freakier Friday.

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STARBURST MAGAZINE @starburst.bsky.social · Aug 8

"Absolutely appalling – an actual alien invasion would be preferable to watching this trainwreck again."

Prime Video's new War of the Worlds isn't going to make our films of the year list.

www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/war-...

Will Radford (Ice Cube) looks at his computer screen, in War of the Worlds.

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Emily Carding @emilycarding.bsky.social · Aug 8

It always gives me nerd joy to get a mention in @starburst.bsky.social !

Thank you Starburst for this wonderful ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review for Timonopoly! Only *5* shows to go at the Storytelling Centre
#edfringe #immersive

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TIMONOPOLY [Edinburgh Fringe] - STARBURST Magazine

Timonopoly is a one-person show, adapting the Shakespeare (and Thomas Middleton) work, Timon of Athens. As performer Emily Carding notes in their introduction to the show, this is one of the Bard’s le...

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Alan Boon @wcba.bsky.social · Aug 6

What a deal! Perfect way to catch up with the best magazine in the world! I've written so much fun stuff over the last 7 1/2 years and if there's something you love, chances are we've covered it!

STARBURST MAGAZINE @starburst.bsky.social · Aug 6

While we finish up work on Issue #491 (out Aug 29th!), we thought we'd sweeten the deal for those who haven't yet caught our current issue...

Order #490 and choose ANY other back issue for FREE! Just add both to your cart to access your discount!

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STARBURST Issue 490 [NEW!] (Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith 20th Annive

The Summer edition of STARBURST MAGAZINE is here, and leading the charge is our bumper tribute to STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH on its 20th Anniversary! As always, the issue is chock full of exclusiv...

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STARBURST MAGAZINE @starburst.bsky.social · Aug 6

While we finish up work on Issue #491 (out Aug 29th!), we thought we'd sweeten the deal for those who haven't yet caught our current issue...

Order #490 and choose ANY other back issue for FREE! Just add both to your cart to access your discount!

Store: starburstmagazine.store/products/sta...

STARBURST Issue 490 [NEW!] (Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith 20th Annive

The Summer edition of STARBURST MAGAZINE is here, and leading the charge is our bumper tribute to STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH on its 20th Anniversary! As always, the issue is chock full of exclusiv...

starburstmagazine.store

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Signature Entertainment @signatureuk.bsky.social · Aug 4

Only in cinemas 29 August ☢️ Feast your eyes on #TheToxicAvenger 🇬🇧 & 🇮🇪 movie poster

🧠 Don't miss Peter Dinklage, Elijah Wood, Kevin Bacon & more on the big screen.

“Gruesomely Terrific Fun”
★ ★ ★ ★ @radiotimes.bsky.social
“A Bloody Radioactive Riot!”
★ ★ ★ ★ @starburst.bsky.social

#HorrorSky

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Nick Spacek @nuthousepunks.bsky.social · Aug 4

My interview with the director & lead actors for @starburst.bsky.social. www.starburstmagazine.com/features/stu...

Stuart Ortiz, Peter Zizzo, and Terri Apple | STRANGE HARVEST - STARBURST Magazine

Director Stuart Ortiz’s new film, Strange Harvest: Occult Murder in the Inland Empire, had its world premiere at last month’s Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas. The film is described as “A faux true-cri...

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