Becci Sayce
@blsaycewrites.bsky.social
Freelance journalist specialising in film 🎥
Deputy editor at Filmhounds Magazine. Bylines: Second Sight Films, Fangoria, Dread Central, Rue Morgue, Total Film, Little White Lies, Metro UK, and more 🩸🦇
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Deputy editor at Filmhounds Magazine. Bylines: Second Sight Films, Fangoria, Dread Central, Rue Morgue, Total Film, Little White Lies, Metro UK, and more 🩸🦇
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Becci Sayce
@blsaycewrites.bsky.social
· Jun 23
My little shelf of physical release contributions is slowly building up, with a few more to come 👀
A reminder I am very open for commissions and love writing and creating video essays for physical releases. Contact info and work examples right here:
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A reminder I am very open for commissions and love writing and creating video essays for physical releases. Contact info and work examples right here:
linktr.ee/blsaycewrite...
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A huge thanks to @madefortvmayhem.bsky.social, @jfcdoomblade.bsky.social, @blsaycewrites.bsky.social, @kathughes.bsky.social, @redheadfrommars.bsky.social and everyone else who made this set what it is! ❤️🎾👠
September 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
A huge thanks to @madefortvmayhem.bsky.social, @jfcdoomblade.bsky.social, @blsaycewrites.bsky.social, @kathughes.bsky.social, @redheadfrommars.bsky.social and everyone else who made this set what it is! ❤️🎾👠
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Let's finish August out on a high note...
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August 26, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Let's finish August out on a high note...
Friendly reminder… Show our writers you love their writing via a donation.
All monies go directly to the writer.
It is easy to donate! Simply click the button at the bottom of the article.
Friendly reminder… Show our writers you love their writing via a donation.
All monies go directly to the writer.
It is easy to donate! Simply click the button at the bottom of the article.
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UPDATE: EIC @darrylgriffiths.bsky.social has been commendably adamant to bring a transparent and effective resolution to this situation. He's shared a larger update via Instagram. After investigation, offending writer removed, pieces scrubbed. Please hear him out.
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August 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
UPDATE: EIC @darrylgriffiths.bsky.social has been commendably adamant to bring a transparent and effective resolution to this situation. He's shared a larger update via Instagram. After investigation, offending writer removed, pieces scrubbed. Please hear him out.
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Hey, so this shouldn't need to be a top tip, but to review films, you should probably actually watch them in the first place. But what do I know?
August 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Hey, so this shouldn't need to be a top tip, but to review films, you should probably actually watch them in the first place. But what do I know?
In my work haze, I forgot to share that my contributor copy of @secondsightfilms.bsky.social The Innkeepers arrived, and she is gorge. Grab your copy now to read my essay on mental health in Ti West's haunted house film. Thanks as ever to @phillipescott.bsky.social for the opportunity
August 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
In my work haze, I forgot to share that my contributor copy of @secondsightfilms.bsky.social The Innkeepers arrived, and she is gorge. Grab your copy now to read my essay on mental health in Ti West's haunted house film. Thanks as ever to @phillipescott.bsky.social for the opportunity
I've been very quiet over here of late trying to keep on top of commissions and festival content and other exciting things, but there will be a lot of FrightFest stories dropping over the weekend so keep your eyes peeled ✨️
August 21, 2025 at 9:33 AM
I've been very quiet over here of late trying to keep on top of commissions and festival content and other exciting things, but there will be a lot of FrightFest stories dropping over the weekend so keep your eyes peeled ✨️
What if I told you K-Pop Demon Hunters was my top film of 2025 so far and I don't think anything will beat it?
August 7, 2025 at 6:52 AM
What if I told you K-Pop Demon Hunters was my top film of 2025 so far and I don't think anything will beat it?
I'm sharing my Weapons review now because I will definitely forget amid the mad festival prep, but please read it after seeing it. Go in blind, watch on a huge screen in pitch black, save this post, and come back. Let's discuss.
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/08/weap...
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/08/weap...
Weapons Review: Surreal And Chilling Gem In 2025 Horror Crown
Weapons, directed by Barbarian's Zach Cregger and starring Josh Brolin and Julia Garner, is a triumph of surreal horror.
filmhounds.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I'm sharing my Weapons review now because I will definitely forget amid the mad festival prep, but please read it after seeing it. Go in blind, watch on a huge screen in pitch black, save this post, and come back. Let's discuss.
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/08/weap...
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/08/weap...
Hey so Zach Cregger, just a quick question, what the fuck? (Complimentary)
August 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Hey so Zach Cregger, just a quick question, what the fuck? (Complimentary)
My latest review for @moviejawn.com is now live! I didn't vibe with this, and you can find out why right now at the link below
I'm always finding footage on my phone, but apparently 'found footage' doesn't mean TikTok.
HOUSE ON EDEN blurs those lines, with TikTok star Kris Collins writing, directing and starring in this found footage horror film about paranormal investigator influencers, writes @blsaycewrites.bsky.social.
HOUSE ON EDEN blurs those lines, with TikTok star Kris Collins writing, directing and starring in this found footage horror film about paranormal investigator influencers, writes @blsaycewrites.bsky.social.
HOUSE ON EDEN takes on social media and influencer culture in a new twist on the found footage genre — Moviejawn
by Rebecca Sayce, Staff Writer Though rough around the edges and lacklustre in terms of scares, House On Eden is a promising feature debut from Kris Collins that showcases her love and respect for ...
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July 28, 2025 at 7:03 AM
My latest review for @moviejawn.com is now live! I didn't vibe with this, and you can find out why right now at the link below
I'm collecting directors I love this week because I also got to speak to Demián Rugna about When Evil Lurks ahead of its gorgeous @secondsightfilms.bsky.social release, and let him know how much Terrified scared the shit out of me. Now live at @filmhounds.co.uk
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/when...
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/when...
Demián Rugna on creating the "terrible" monsters and kills of When Evil Lurks
When Evil Lurks director Demian Rugna opened up on his inspirations for the terrifying horror film ahead of its Second Sight release.
filmhounds.co.uk
July 28, 2025 at 7:03 AM
I'm collecting directors I love this week because I also got to speak to Demián Rugna about When Evil Lurks ahead of its gorgeous @secondsightfilms.bsky.social release, and let him know how much Terrified scared the shit out of me. Now live at @filmhounds.co.uk
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/when...
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/when...
It's no secret how much I love Talk To Me, and Bring Her Back is also probably on the same level. So to get to speak to Danny and Michael Philippou all about their work was a real pinch-me moment. Full version in the next @filmhounds.co.uk
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/dann...
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/dann...
Bring Her Back's Danny and Michael Philippou explain their latest chilling film
Bring Her Back directors Danny and Michael Philippou spoke to Filmhounds Magazine about personifying grief, Sally Hawkins, and more.
filmhounds.co.uk
July 28, 2025 at 6:56 AM
It's no secret how much I love Talk To Me, and Bring Her Back is also probably on the same level. So to get to speak to Danny and Michael Philippou all about their work was a real pinch-me moment. Full version in the next @filmhounds.co.uk
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/dann...
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/dann...
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So cool to see only male critics quoted about the new Lynne Ramsay, which is directly about post partum psychosis
July 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
So cool to see only male critics quoted about the new Lynne Ramsay, which is directly about post partum psychosis
My Fantasia International Film Festival coverage for @filmhounds.co.uk kicks off today with a double bill of reviews. First off, the painfully relatable, savage, and emotional Peau a Peau, the debut feature from Chloe Cinq-Mars
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/peau...
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/peau...
Peau à Peau (Fantasia International Film Festival 2025 Review)
Peau à Peau, the feature debut from Chloe Cinq-Mars, screened at Fantasia International Film Festival 2025.
filmhounds.co.uk
July 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM
My Fantasia International Film Festival coverage for @filmhounds.co.uk kicks off today with a double bill of reviews. First off, the painfully relatable, savage, and emotional Peau a Peau, the debut feature from Chloe Cinq-Mars
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/peau...
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/peau...
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reminder to follow your new favorite queer horror lit mag
We're well into our editing process, and wow. These stories. So many incredible authors submitted to Salon Sinister and working with them has been a true honor. We can't wait to show you what we're cooking up. There may even be a few surprises on the horizon...👀
July 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
reminder to follow your new favorite queer horror lit mag
I'm covering @fantasiafestival.com for the first time this year! PR, please get in touch with any screener or interview opportunities for @filmhounds.co.uk. Check out what I'm buzzing to see below:
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/7-fi...
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/7-fi...
7 Films We Can't Wait To See At Fantasia 2025
Fantasia International Film Festival kicks off this month with a host of genre delights - and these are the seven films we need to see.
filmhounds.co.uk
July 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I'm covering @fantasiafestival.com for the first time this year! PR, please get in touch with any screener or interview opportunities for @filmhounds.co.uk. Check out what I'm buzzing to see below:
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/7-fi...
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/7-fi...
Bring Her Back crawls under the skin and festers, a true testament to the Philippou's mastery of genre cinema. Devastating, gruelling, and terrifying, this sophomore feature has the good. Read my full review for @filmhounds.co.uk to find out why
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/brin...
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/brin...
Bring Her Back Review: A gruelling and terrifying exploration of grief
Bring Her Back, the latest film from Talk To Me directors Danny and Michael Philippou, is a gruelling and terrifying exploration of grief.
filmhounds.co.uk
July 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Bring Her Back crawls under the skin and festers, a true testament to the Philippou's mastery of genre cinema. Devastating, gruelling, and terrifying, this sophomore feature has the good. Read my full review for @filmhounds.co.uk to find out why
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/brin...
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/brin...
She's raving about Huesera again 🙏💚
In my first column for @moviejawn.com I got personal about why Huesera has the most relatable representation of parenthood out there. It's a must watch for everyone IMO.
In my first column for @moviejawn.com I got personal about why Huesera has the most relatable representation of parenthood out there. It's a must watch for everyone IMO.
MJ's @blsaycewrites.bsky.social shares the latest installment of our column Queer Window with a look at HUESERA: THE BONE WOMAN and the representation of queer parents in film. #QueerWindow
Queer Window: HUESERA: THE BONE WOMAN offers too-rare representation of queer parents — Moviejawn
by Rebecca Sayce, Staff Writer Pregnancy and birth have long been a topic of the horror genre, reflecting societal anxieties surrounding the family unit, but no film nails some of the scariest aspect...
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July 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
She's raving about Huesera again 🙏💚
In my first column for @moviejawn.com I got personal about why Huesera has the most relatable representation of parenthood out there. It's a must watch for everyone IMO.
In my first column for @moviejawn.com I got personal about why Huesera has the most relatable representation of parenthood out there. It's a must watch for everyone IMO.
Horror Christmas is HERE
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deadline.com/2025/07/frig...
UK Genre Festival FrightFest Reveals 2025 Lineup: Event To Open With Pete Davidson & James DeMonaco Horror ‘The Home’
UK Genre Event FrightFest Reveals 2025 Lineup: Festival To Open With Pete Davidson & James DeMonaco Horror 'The Home'
deadline.com
July 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Horror Christmas is HERE
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deadline.com/2025/07/frig...
Any of my podcasting pals planning an episode on Bring Her Back? I NEED to talk about it, and I promise I won't babble on about grief for three hours
July 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Any of my podcasting pals planning an episode on Bring Her Back? I NEED to talk about it, and I promise I won't babble on about grief for three hours
Happy FrightFest lineup announcement day to all those who celebrate 🙏 horror Christmas and a week with the Ghouls is almost here God bless
July 10, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Happy FrightFest lineup announcement day to all those who celebrate 🙏 horror Christmas and a week with the Ghouls is almost here God bless
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The FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards return to honor the best horror movies of the year! Find the full list of nominees right here. Voting is NOW OPEN!
Here Are The 2025 FANGORIA CHAINSAW AWARDS Nominees
The FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards return to honor the best horror movies of the year! Find the full list of nominees right here. Voting is NOW OPEN!
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July 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards return to honor the best horror movies of the year! Find the full list of nominees right here. Voting is NOW OPEN!
After three years of applying, she's finally tomato-meter approved @rottentomatoes.com 🍅
To celebrate, I'm writing a review for one of my favourite films of the year so far, and interviewing one of my favourite directors while prepping to speak to two of my faves next week. I love movies.
To celebrate, I'm writing a review for one of my favourite films of the year so far, and interviewing one of my favourite directors while prepping to speak to two of my faves next week. I love movies.
July 8, 2025 at 6:26 AM
After three years of applying, she's finally tomato-meter approved @rottentomatoes.com 🍅
To celebrate, I'm writing a review for one of my favourite films of the year so far, and interviewing one of my favourite directors while prepping to speak to two of my faves next week. I love movies.
To celebrate, I'm writing a review for one of my favourite films of the year so far, and interviewing one of my favourite directors while prepping to speak to two of my faves next week. I love movies.
All I'm saying is I watched Bring Her Back tonight and I have 4,000 words of notes and just sent a crying voice note to the group chat talking about motherhood so you could say I liked it (ps editors I will be in your inboxes)
July 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
All I'm saying is I watched Bring Her Back tonight and I have 4,000 words of notes and just sent a crying voice note to the group chat talking about motherhood so you could say I liked it (ps editors I will be in your inboxes)
Somewhere needs to do a nice new Blu for Killer Klowns From Outer Space and just let my eldest child do the commentary because she now knows it front to back and makes that KNOWN when we watch it
July 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Somewhere needs to do a nice new Blu for Killer Klowns From Outer Space and just let my eldest child do the commentary because she now knows it front to back and makes that KNOWN when we watch it