June 11, 2021
“More links than a Zelda Convention…” - Erin B. Gaskill
Here’s a revealing and pretty funny behind-the-scenes video examining how Tig Notaro was integrated into ARMY OF THE DEAD. (She’s the best part of the dang movie)
A new study found that Muslims are barely represented in most films (and when they are, it’s rarely a positive portrayal). Pillars Fund launched The Blueprint for Muslim Inclusion and the Pillars Artist Fellowship to boost representation in more aspects of film productions. Please read about their mission, apply for grants, and/or donate to their causes at Pillars’ website.
Bo Bunrham has released an album of his songs and other parts of his newest Netflix special, INSIDE. The album can be found on all music streaming services and digital music platforms. It’s an outstanding film that incorporates strong comedy, social commentary, emotional honesty, and even visual innovation. And the songs themselves are pretty great. Like this performance of “Welcome To The Internet”:
Neon Splatter contributor/outstanding writer/maestro podcaster Michael Scott spoke with Scott Adkins about Brandon Lee’s career and legacy.
Gayly Dreadful’s Pride project is not just raising money for great causes but also posting insightful and unique writing about LGBTQ+ aspects of horror. Here’s an excellent piece by Edwin Harris, writing about transmasculinity in horror.
Season two of I Think You Should Leave will hit Netflix on July 6, announced with a very fun, musical trailer.
Here’s a fun, recent corner of the Internet that has emerged looking at the results where small changes in the past drastically alter our present.
Speaking of YA horror, Netflix will have a three-part limited series adapting R.L. Stine’s Fear Street Saga for which they have released a new trailer:
Even more YA horror continues to dominate with this list of 16 facts about Christopher Pike’s books from Mental Floss in 2018.
Shameless Self Promotion Time!!!
Please read my review of IN THE HEIGHTS (now playing on HBO Max)
In case you missed it, here’s my review of THE AMUSEMENT PARK (now on Shudder).
I reviewed the first two episodes of Loki (the first of which is now on Disney+).
Drayton Jones has created a cool NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET t-shirt honoring Nancy Thompson that you can buy right now!
The fantastic horror board game Mixtape Massacre has released an all new expansion pack to include. The Myth Expansion features new dice, tokens, characters, and more.
It’s been eight boring years since the first installment all about ‘80s trash, but Bleeding Skull’s new book covering ‘90s sleaze finally comes out next Tuesday, June 15. You can preorder it at Fantagraphics, or preorder from Amazon, or anywhere that sells quality literature.
Rotten Tomatoes split horror in five different categories and then looked at thousands of reviews to see which one tended to yield the best results. The answer…may surprise you.
@uglythey ##greenscreensticker when I say I’m obsessed I am (credit to vintagegeekculture on t*mblr)
♬ Supermodel - Ru Paul
With fans still mourning the loss of their favorite morning star TV series, it’s a good time to catch up on LaToya Ferguson’s Lucifer coverage.
Morbidly Beautiful’s Not Your Final Girl podcast teamed up with ScreenVomit podcast to discuss GONE GIRL and more.
One of the biggest impediments for many people when seeking mental health assistance is cost, accessibility, or even where to start. Ever since Alexa Lisitza posted this thread in 2018, I’ve been sending this out to many people and hopefully can help folks find more solutions.
DOOM lives on past the grave in some new albums and—getting quoted on MSNBC? Huh.
LEGO is creating a set that not only looks like a typewriter that can function as one too! Truly ours is a golden age…of LEGO.
Horror author/rockstar/Paperbacks From Hell proselytizer Grady Hendrix is hosting a show via Plymouth Public Library on Tuesday, June 15 at 6pm ET. “WHEN ANIMALS ATTACK!” covers various pulp horror about “all the ways our hateful little four legged frenemies want to kill us.” Seats are running low, so go here and register IMMEDIATELY!!!
Looking to enjoy so Queer horror on Shudder this Pride month? iHorror has got you covered with a guide of what to check out on the spooky streaming service that fits that LGBTQ+ bill.
The latest shirt/magazine bundle from Lunchmeat VHS is available to order.
If you have a dog that loves people and you want to make a stranger's day just pretend your dog normally doesn't like people and act super surprised.
— 💥Brett Druck💥 (@BrettDruck) May 13, 2021
oh boy ever spill a little bit of your coffee and realize the thread you are hanging on by is actually quite thin
— aubrey (@aubreybell) December 5, 2019
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