Dirk van Sloten
@dirkvansloten.com
Writer. Director. Editor. Independent filmmaker with a feature and a bunch of shorts to my name. I run two film discussion clubs, dabble in darkroom photography, and also known as Horror Dirk. Cathedral City, CA. 🎥
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David Lynch's Worlds@davidlynchsworlds.bsky.social · 2d agoI think I'm actually going to cry. #WildAtHeart is coming to Criterion 4K this November in its original unrated Cannes version for the first time. (The extras from the Imprint Blu-ray release have not included.) #DavidLynch
Recently I’ve been followed by a lot of film festivals. That’s great. But you should know I’m in the middle of a large scale forensic investigation to expose fake film festivals. There will be a reckoning cuz indie filmmakers are sick and tired of being ripped off by cons. #fuckfakefilmfestivals
An nclusive, body-positive drama/thriller. Company of Shadows — streaming now. tinyurl.com/ykmen63x #IndieFilm, #LGBTQFilm, #PsychologicalDrama, #CompanyOfShadows
The silent scream after survival. Company of Shadows — streaming now. tinyurl.com/ykmen63x #IndieFilm, #LGBTQFilm, #PsychologicalDrama, #CompanyOfShadows
The silent scream after survival. Company of Shadows — streaming now. tinyurl.com/ykmen63x #IndieFilm, #LGBTQFilm, #PsychologicalDrama, #CompanyOfShadows
When looking at the IMDb page for our film Company of Shadows, there’s only one recommendation: I WANT YOUR SEX. Which is nothing like our movie, but I absolutely love this!
My movie Company of Shadows has been licensed to Amazon Prime. Might take 3 to 6 weeks before it goes live on their channel. Will keep you posted. 😘
Company of Shadows@companyofshadows.bsky.social · last wk.Company of Shadow has been licensed to Amazon Prime! It will be a bit before they have it actually on the platform. But we will update you as soon as they do. #CompanyOfShadows #IndieFilm #Thriller #NowStreaming #SupportIndieFilm
Company of Shadows can now be seen on RELAY. More channels coming soon. pickrelay.com/app/t/bnaw-7...
Company of Shadows (2026) - Relay
At a remote cabin, angel investor Randy hosts a night of drinks and pitches, but becomes convinced one guest is the cult leader who tortured him, and pulls a gun to force a reckoning, certain of what ...
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What’s up with this trend where there are easily 2 to 3 years between seasons of a tv series? Surely covid can’t be your excuse anymore.
Hi, I'm Dirk, aka Horror Dirk. I'm an independent filmmaker, and software developer. Say hi, and/or follow,if you also like: 💀 Horror 🤖 Sci-Fi 🏰 Fantasy 🎬 Movies 📚 Books 🖌️ Art 🔬 Science 🧟 George Romero 🪰 David Cronenberg 🌫️ John Carpenter 🪝 Clive Barker 📷 Photography 🤍/↻ appreciated!
And then they throw in some Celtic languages and yoink bits of languages from around the world along the way. The result: a language where there are usually about 10 different ways to say something, but when it comes to writing, you sit at your desk for 20 minutes trying to think of one 🤣 #amwriting
We’re finally releasing our short film The Box Collector in the next few months, so here’s the trailer for you. youtu.be/UmuP4vCHH34
The Box Collector Official Trailer
YouTube video by Tarot Man LLC
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I’m so over these semi related crashes on the 10. In California trucks have a max speed lmt of 55 and are restricted to the first two lanes. But they’re almost always 70mph or more, and often in the 3rd or 4th lane Two Semi Crash Shuts Down I-10 Near Airport Boulevard kesq.com/news/breakin...
Two Semi Crash Shuts Down I-10 Near Airport Boulevard
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) -- A crash involving two semi-trucks closed Interstate 10 near Airport Boulevard early Thursday morning after one big rig overturned and debris covered the freeway. CHP divert...
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Stephen Colbert wins an anti-censorship award after CBS ends ‘The Late Show’. apnews.com/article/step...
Stephen Colbert wins an anti-censorship award after CBS ends 'The Late Show'
Stephen Colbert has received an “anti-censorship” award from the Before Columbus Foundation. The foundation, based in Oakland, California, champions diversity in U.S. literature and culture.
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“We cannot learn by forgetting.” - Taylor (Will Sampson) in Poltergeist II.
Authorities blasted for mishandling “unstable” woman’s child abuse accusation against Pete Buttigieg - buff.ly/bbbrycu
Anyone who doesn’t see how very satisfied I’ve been throughout production doesn’t get what I most want out of an adaptatation. Mind you, that does tend to happen.
…why does this hotel’s complimentary lumbar support pillow look like a sex toy made by a board game company?
Google Hit With $1 Billion Fine for Abusing Its Power in Europe www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/b...
Google Hit With $1 Billion Fine By EU Over Search Engine Practices
At a tense moment for trans-Atlantic trade, the European Union accused Google of anti-competitive business practices.
nytimes.com
It rules how much bowling green tries to claim JC and he’s always calling it the most evil place on earth
‘Everything I know about evil I learned in that small town’: John Carpenter on terrifying the world with Halloween, The Thing and The Fog
At 78, the king of horror and sci-fi movies is as much of a rebel as ever. He talks about creativity, compromise (he’s not a fan) and how he became addicted to moviemaking
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