Michelle Swope
@redheadfrommars.bsky.social
Film critic/journalist. Horror fan. Contributing writer: Bloody Disgusting. Bylines: Elements of Madness, Daily Dead, Scream Horror Magazine. Member: SEFCA, NCFCA. 🍅-approved.
Portfolio: https://authory.com/MichelleSwope
Portfolio: https://authory.com/MichelleSwope
Shih-Ching Tsou has frequently collaborated with Sean Baker and her directorial debut, LEFT-HANDED GIRL, is a charming, funny, heart-wrenching story about family bonds. Co-written by Tsou and Baker, who also edited, it features some superb performances and a stellar script. Loved! #filmsy #fyc
November 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Kate Beecroft's directorial debut, EAST OF WALL, is a beautifully shot, thoughtfully told story of grief, perserverance, and heart, told from a female perspective. Love that a lot of the cast are the real people involved and not actors. Really inspiring story. On VOD. See it. #filmsky #fyc
November 16, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Tina Romero's QUEENS OF THE DEAD is funny, clever, and it has a fantastic cast. Probably the most fun I've had watching a zombie movie ever?! On VOD now. #filmsky #horrorsky
November 12, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Tina Romero's QUEENS OF THE DEAD is funny, clever, and it has a fantastic cast. Probably the most fun I've had watching a zombie movie ever?! On VOD now. #filmsky #horrorsky
Rewatching US (2019) and haven't thought about how much this movie scares me in a long time. I find the entire concept deeply unsettling. Still mad Lupita didn't get a nomination for this because she damn well deserved one. 🎥 #filmsky #horrorsky
November 10, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Rewatching US (2019) and haven't thought about how much this movie scares me in a long time. I find the entire concept deeply unsettling. Still mad Lupita didn't get a nomination for this because she damn well deserved one. 🎥 #filmsky #horrorsky
THE BREAKFAST CLUB (1985) is easily one of my favorite movies of all time and will always have a special place in my heart. Review of the new 4K and Blu-ray Combo Special Edition from the Criterion Collection coming soon. 🎥 #filmsky
November 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
THE BREAKFAST CLUB (1985) is easily one of my favorite movies of all time and will always have a special place in my heart. Review of the new 4K and Blu-ray Combo Special Edition from the Criterion Collection coming soon. 🎥 #filmsky
If you loved FRANKENSTEIN as much as I did and you were nerding out like I was over all the amazing technical stuff, you need to watch FRANKENSTEIN: THE ANATOMY LESSON on Netflix. This 45 min. doc goes behind the scenes of making the movie and gives so much great insight. 🎥 #filmsky #frankenstein
November 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
If you loved FRANKENSTEIN as much as I did and you were nerding out like I was over all the amazing technical stuff, you need to watch FRANKENSTEIN: THE ANATOMY LESSON on Netflix. This 45 min. doc goes behind the scenes of making the movie and gives so much great insight. 🎥 #filmsky #frankenstein
Richard Linklater's NOUVELLE VAGUE is a visually stunning, beautifully told tribute to Jean-Luc Godard and French New Wave cinema. Zoey Deutch and Aubry Dullin are delightful to watch and Guillaume Marbeck is frustratingly charming as Godard. Loved this! On Netflix November 14th. #filmsky #fyc
November 7, 2025 at 5:09 AM
WENT UP THE HILL is a unique and beautiful ghost story that examines grief, trauma, and family dynamics. Wonderful performances from Vicky Krieps and Dacre Montgomery. #filmsky #horrorsky #fyc
November 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
WENT UP THE HILL is a unique and beautiful ghost story that examines grief, trauma, and family dynamics. Wonderful performances from Vicky Krieps and Dacre Montgomery. #filmsky #horrorsky #fyc
11 years ago on Halloween night, in the haunted house where we worked, Patrick and I got married. 🖤 💀 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
11 years ago on Halloween night, in the haunted house where we worked, Patrick and I got married. 🖤 💀 🎃
GOOD BOY is a genuinely creepy, heartbreaking, cleverly told tale about the relationship between a dog and his owner. Extraordinary performance from Indy the dog! #filmsky #horrorsky #fyc
October 31, 2025 at 5:20 AM
GOOD BOY is a genuinely creepy, heartbreaking, cleverly told tale about the relationship between a dog and his owner. Extraordinary performance from Indy the dog! #filmsky #horrorsky #fyc
Husband is having a pumpkin carving contest at work and apparently the pumpkins are planning a takeover. #halloween
October 30, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Husband is having a pumpkin carving contest at work and apparently the pumpkins are planning a takeover. #halloween
Agent Cooper looking very concerned that I forgot to give her treats.
October 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Agent Cooper looking very concerned that I forgot to give her treats.
Tonight's movie is our annual viewing of THE HOUSES OCTOBER BUILT (2014), which features actual haunted attractions and is perfect for Halloween season. On Tubi. #filmsky #horrorsky #NowWatching #halloween
October 29, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Tonight's movie is our annual viewing of THE HOUSES OCTOBER BUILT (2014), which features actual haunted attractions and is perfect for Halloween season. On Tubi. #filmsky #horrorsky #NowWatching #halloween
COMPANION is surprisingly clever and funny. Love Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid is so good at playing bad guys. Really had fun with this. Available on Prime. 🎥 #filmsky #horrorsky
October 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
COMPANION is surprisingly clever and funny. Love Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid is so good at playing bad guys. Really had fun with this. Available on Prime. 🎥 #filmsky #horrorsky
Produced by Benson and Moorhead, Peter Cilella's (RESOLUTION) directorial debut, DESCENDENT, is a mind-bending, sci-fi tale of unchecked trauma and parenthood. Outstanding performances from Ross Marquand and Sarah Bolger. On Prime. #filmsky #horrorsky
October 24, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Produced by Benson and Moorhead, Peter Cilella's (RESOLUTION) directorial debut, DESCENDENT, is a mind-bending, sci-fi tale of unchecked trauma and parenthood. Outstanding performances from Ross Marquand and Sarah Bolger. On Prime. #filmsky #horrorsky
I got this one on Amazon a few years ago. It's got black rhinestones around the top and going down the cane. Not super noticeable until the light hits it. If you're like me and like sparkly things, you could definitely DIY something similar onto yours.
October 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I got this one on Amazon a few years ago. It's got black rhinestones around the top and going down the cane. Not super noticeable until the light hits it. If you're like me and like sparkly things, you could definitely DIY something similar onto yours.
David Moreau's (MADS) OTHER is a tense and twisty commentary on grief, trauma, and unrealistic beauty standards. Very creepy. Really enjoyed this. Streaming on @shudder.com now. 🎥 #filmsky #horrorsky
October 21, 2025 at 4:34 AM
David Moreau's (MADS) OTHER is a tense and twisty commentary on grief, trauma, and unrealistic beauty standards. Very creepy. Really enjoyed this. Streaming on @shudder.com now. 🎥 #filmsky #horrorsky
Me after trying to combat the assholes upstairs loud music and body slamming with a rotation of MCR, NIN, and the Beastie Boys and finally having to call the police.
October 19, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Me after trying to combat the assholes upstairs loud music and body slamming with a rotation of MCR, NIN, and the Beastie Boys and finally having to call the police.
Had fun with I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (2025), but as someone from the NC coast, I'm offended they chose to constantly remind you where it takes place when it visually is obviously not NC coast. Great story, love the legacy characters, and the end credits scene was awesome. #filmsky #horrorsky
October 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Had fun with I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (2025), but as someone from the NC coast, I'm offended they chose to constantly remind you where it takes place when it visually is obviously not NC coast. Great story, love the legacy characters, and the end credits scene was awesome. #filmsky #horrorsky