Mike Ahern
@mikejahern.bsky.social
Writer who happens to be a filmmaker. Co-founder of Monster Makeup. Co-creator of Death Drop Gorgeous, Saint Drogo, and Queen of the Rats
Last four - quite a journey
November 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Last four - quite a journey
I’ve set an arbitrary goal of writing 3 spec scripts a year (mostly because I have like 47 ideas and want to get to all of them before I die!) and I just completed the third one two days ago.
So, pitching my just recently completed WIP with two movie poster comps (X meets X)
#scriptsky
So, pitching my just recently completed WIP with two movie poster comps (X meets X)
#scriptsky
November 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I’ve set an arbitrary goal of writing 3 spec scripts a year (mostly because I have like 47 ideas and want to get to all of them before I die!) and I just completed the third one two days ago.
So, pitching my just recently completed WIP with two movie poster comps (X meets X)
#scriptsky
So, pitching my just recently completed WIP with two movie poster comps (X meets X)
#scriptsky
Thank you for the love for Saint Drogo!
November 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Thank you for the love for Saint Drogo!
This is my new god
October 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This is my new god
Went on an impromptu writers retreat in western mass with my favorites, took advantage of the last semblance of autumnal foliage, saw beavers glide on a lake, brainstormed the next script. Pictures by Ryan!
October 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Went on an impromptu writers retreat in western mass with my favorites, took advantage of the last semblance of autumnal foliage, saw beavers glide on a lake, brainstormed the next script. Pictures by Ryan!
Last night was the dumbest (complementary) shoot we’ve ever done
October 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Last night was the dumbest (complementary) shoot we’ve ever done
October 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Also took this one of Chris but in PVD
October 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Also took this one of Chris but in PVD
Tried using a Diana F+ while in the azores a couple months ago. Results varied and some light damage but it’s a vibe
October 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Tried using a Diana F+ while in the azores a couple months ago. Results varied and some light damage but it’s a vibe
Tomorrow! This beautiful Blu-ray can be yours! Featuring special interviews with some of our favorite horror filmmakers, visit monstermakeupllc.com and grab yours tomorrow 🥀
September 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Tomorrow! This beautiful Blu-ray can be yours! Featuring special interviews with some of our favorite horror filmmakers, visit monstermakeupllc.com and grab yours tomorrow 🥀
THIS FRIDAY, our second feature film SAINT DROGO is finally coming to Blu-ray! With hours of special features including directors commentary, see the film @horrorpress.com calls “a signature blend of quiet rage and grotesque practical effects that would make any gore hound flinch.”
September 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
THIS FRIDAY, our second feature film SAINT DROGO is finally coming to Blu-ray! With hours of special features including directors commentary, see the film @horrorpress.com calls “a signature blend of quiet rage and grotesque practical effects that would make any gore hound flinch.”
PROVIDENCE: MICHAEL MICHAEL returns for Part 2: CULT CLASSICS. Initiation is 10/4 at our favorite dive Deadbeats. Come drink the kool aid and get programmed in celebration of the blu ray release of Monster Makeup’s second feature film SAINT DROGO
September 23, 2025 at 1:22 AM
PROVIDENCE: MICHAEL MICHAEL returns for Part 2: CULT CLASSICS. Initiation is 10/4 at our favorite dive Deadbeats. Come drink the kool aid and get programmed in celebration of the blu ray release of Monster Makeup’s second feature film SAINT DROGO
September 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If you want to read my unorthodox travel blog about my time in my mother’s homeland while looking at some pictures you can! ahernmike.substack.com
September 8, 2025 at 11:16 PM
If you want to read my unorthodox travel blog about my time in my mother’s homeland while looking at some pictures you can! ahernmike.substack.com
Woke up to a little something
August 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Woke up to a little something
When his bff roommate finds a boyfriend, Lewis has to manage his codependence & try to make new friends in Boston’s standoffish gay scene, all the while a ghost begins haunting his apartment
Low budget, character driven, Apartment Story = Ghost World + Frances Ha + 🏳️🌈
Curious?DM me :) #scriptsky
Low budget, character driven, Apartment Story = Ghost World + Frances Ha + 🏳️🌈
Curious?DM me :) #scriptsky
August 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
When his bff roommate finds a boyfriend, Lewis has to manage his codependence & try to make new friends in Boston’s standoffish gay scene, all the while a ghost begins haunting his apartment
Low budget, character driven, Apartment Story = Ghost World + Frances Ha + 🏳️🌈
Curious?DM me :) #scriptsky
Low budget, character driven, Apartment Story = Ghost World + Frances Ha + 🏳️🌈
Curious?DM me :) #scriptsky
Had a shaving mishap
August 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Had a shaving mishap
This will be the most important shot in Queen of the Rats
August 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
This will be the most important shot in Queen of the Rats
This was the most ostentatious air bnb I’ve ever stayed in
August 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This was the most ostentatious air bnb I’ve ever stayed in
We’re still filming
August 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM
We’re still filming
Waiting for my ice cream which is being delivered out the window behind me
July 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Waiting for my ice cream which is being delivered out the window behind me