brendan
@fartsvontrier.bsky.social
author and screenwriter. frogman save america. night rat. writer for horror press. https://linktr.ee/spooky__guy?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5a262acf-2d0f-4076-ac36-6b802f96f755
My latest coverage of The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch is up over @horrorpress.com! Go check it out, this episode is nuts!
The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch: On The Radar (S7E11)
Welcome back, fellow Skinwalker Ranch fans! I slopped my way back into the depths of UFOTwitter, and there is quite a divide happening right now. Just know that I did all of this for you. But what I’v...
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A cancelled theater director and troupe head to a remote cabin as they prepare an immersive Salem Witch Trials play in American Theater. Oh, and it’s a documentary!! Viewed @chattfilmfest.org, covered @horrorpress.com!
Chattanooga Film Festival 2026: ‘American Theater’ Review
I’ve recently been over-indulging in The Blacklist for a few reasons, aside from the fact that it’s genuinely a great show. The two main reasons are: capers and the show’s continual element of surpris...
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Frankie, Maniac Woman is one of the first ‘G’reat slasher films of the 2020s. You don’t want to miss this hilariously bloody romp. Viewed @chattfilmfest.org covered @horrorpress.com
Chattanooga Film Festival 2026: ‘Frankie, Maniac Woman’ Review
I’ve said time and time again that horror comedies/dark comedies aren’t my forte. Filmmakers often don’t find the right balance between horror and comedy, usually resulting in a mishmash blend that fe...
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Donnie Hobbie’s Junp Scare is a devilishly stylistic flick that brings hellbillies to a Panos Cosmatos-like world! Check out my @chattfilmfest.org coverage over @horrorpress.com!
Chattanooga Film Festival 2026: ‘Jump Scare’ Review
Every once in a while, a festival film oozes with so much craft that it’s hard to believe it exists. I’ve only seen a handful of films on the circuit that filled me with seething jealousy that I didn’...
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I’ve been doing a terrible job with promoting my Skinwalker Ranch coverage, so here is the most recent episode covered for @horrorpress.com!
The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch: Up In Smoke (S7E9)
Welcome back, fellow ranchers! Let’s jump right to the point today. This is an action-packed episode. Season 7 Episode 9 “Up In Smoke” reminds me why I love The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch; this is the...
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I’m back at it! Check out my Season 7 coverage of The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch exclusively at @horrorpress.com! Read my full breakdown of Season 7 Episode 1 now, it’s a blast! horrorpress.com/tv/13737/the...
‘The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch’: All Fired Up (S7E1)
Hello, fellow explorers! If you follow The Horror Press Podcast, then you know I have a deep affinity for The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch. But that love is a depressing double-edged sword. The drama an...
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"As Jay falls over, his blood starts pooling in the deep, dermal-ridged track left by Bigfoot. It’s a simple kill, but one that acts as a beautifully bloody overture for what’s to come." New at the site: here's @brendanjesus.bsky.social on NIGHT OF THE DEMON, your new Bigfoot slasher obsession.
‘Night of the Demon’ Is The Bigfoot Slasher You've Always Wanted
Brendan Jesus unearths the troubled history of James C. Wasson's 'Night of the Demon,' a video nasty with Bigfoot as the star.
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@brendanjesus.bsky.social is always selling me on horror films new and old with his articles. But his coverage of 'Heritage' has got me absolutely BUZZING with talks of its kindred spirit to my favorite ghost film of all time 'Lake Mungo'. horrorpress.com/film-fests/1...
UFF9 ‘Heritage’ (2026) The Found Footage Film That Out-Walks Lake Mungo
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: one of my favorite aspects of film festivals is when they expand beyond borders to showcase films from all over the world. Unnamed Footage Festival branched...
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You can find the rest of the UFF9 coverage by @brendanjesus.bsky.social, as well as @sharai.bsky.social's Overlook film festival coverage, only on Horror Press! And make sure to keep posted for the maddening month of May! It's going to be a busy month @horrorpress.com!
Had the wonderful opportunity to cover Buffett Infinity for @horrorpress.com during Brooklyn Horror Film Festival? horrorpress.com/reviews/1181...
Brooklyn Horror Film Festival 2025: ‘Buffet Infinity’ Review
Within the found footage subgenre exists an even more niche and untapped market. Screen life has slowly overtaken found footage; hardcore fans, like myself, ache for something different. One of the mo...
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unofficial 6th small pleasure in life, reading a good article on @horrorpress.com! (always be plugging people) a little late to plug this one, but @brendanjesus.bsky.social wrote a review last week of a 2000's slasher I liked a lot: Cry_Wolf! Check it out here: horrorpress.com/reviews/1098...
‘Cry_Wolf’ Review: The Aughts Slasher That Outsmarted ‘Scream’
What’s worse than summer ending and having to go back to school? How about transferring to an elite boarding school in the middle of the year? You’ve probably heard me talk endlessly about the hundred...
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And in case you missed it, here's our review of JERSEY SHORE SHARK ATTACK! And yes, @brendanjesus.bsky.social is doing the Lord's work for us this month.
‘Jersey Shore Shark Attack’ Review: It’s Surprisingly Fun
There was an insane amount of time that I found myself obsessed with Z-grade shark movies. I watched movies like Donald Farmer’s Shark Exorcist series, Noah’s Shark, Atomic Shark, Steven Kang’s Sharks...
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Wes Craven perfectly crafts dread on a plane in this often overlooked horror movie starring Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy. Read our review of RED EYE (2005) #Horrorsky Review by @brendanjesus.bsky.social
[REVIEW] Travel Is War in ‘Red Eye’ (2005)
Red Eye follows Lisa Reisert (Rachel McAdams), a manager at a high profile hotel in Miami that’s set to host the current administration’s Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Charles Keefe (Jack Scal...
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We’re 25 followers away from 2k help us get there 😍😮💨🥹 #horrorsky
Is 28 WEEKS LATER scarier than 28 DAYS LATER? Dive into the Rage virus, fast zombies, and how these films reshaped horror! Article by @brendanjesus.bsky.social #horrorsky
[REVIEW] The End Is Extremely Nigh In ‘28 Days Later’ (2002)
28 Days Later starts with some animal activists breaking into a testing lab. They’re attacked by a monkey infected with a rage virus, and England’s apocalypse has officially begun. Cut to 28 days late...
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Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2 is a haunting, emotional masterpiece. With a hypnotic soundtrack, complex characters, and heavy choices, it’s nostalgia done right. Review by @brendanjesus.bsky.social #horrorsky #LostRecords
‘Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2’ Review: A Heart-Wrenching ‘90s Adventure with Unforgettable Choices
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a perfect jumping-off point if you've never played a Don't Nod game. It shows you just how creative, original, and passionate the entire team is. Even the minor graphical...
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We went CRAZY when we heard CHERRY FALLS was heading to Shudder back in 2022. We still miss you, Brittany Murphy 😢
[REVIEW] ‘Cherry Falls’ (1999) Brittany Murphy Shines in This Cult Classic Slasher
The hype for this memorably progressive cult classic is truly earned and should be an addition to everyone’s watchlist post haste. With the announcement of Cherry Falls hitting Shudder on February 7th...
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Is Exorcist II: The Heretic, really that bad? Does it deserve all the hate it gets from horror fans?
In Defense of ‘Exorcist II: The Heretic’
Exorcist II is filled with fascinating ideas that make you think about good rather than evil, and while it is essentially an anti-Exorcist film, it does one thing that most other sequels wouldn’t dare...
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Although we posted this back in 2022, it's still applicable! Is Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker too problematic for today? (Susan Tyrrell gives one heck of a performance in this one)
Is ‘Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker’ Too Problematic for 2022?
The underrated 80s slasher Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981) may seem out of touch in 2022 at first glance. It features a homophobic cop, problematic portrayals of women’s mental illness, and inc...
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This was one of our first articles, published on Jan 7th, 2022, which answers the question: Is THE EVIL DEAD a horror movie? (TLDR: of course it is)
‘The Evil Dead’: A Meditation on the Five Elements of Horror
The Evil Dead (1981) is an undisputed horror classic. Whether it’s actually scary, however, is another topic. Of course, what makes a movie scary is subjective. Keeping that in mind, I will focus on s...
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Here are some of our older articles that you may have missed and are definitely worth a read!
Our next review from @unnamedfootage.bsky.social is one we were really looking forward to! From THE OUTWATERS to TINSMAN ROAD, @robbiebanfitch.bsky.social crafts a slow-burn masterpiece of dread and family. Review by @brendanjesus.bsky.social #horrorsky
[REVIEW] Unnamed Footage Festival Vol. 8: ‘Tinsman Road’
Tinsman Road is a step in a new direction for Robbie Banfitch and feels slightly more accessible to general audiences. It might not be every horror hound’s cup of tea, but it checks all the boxes I lo...
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We revisited the 2008 zombie flick DANCE OF THE DEAD - a low-budget gem with great kills, aughts nostalgia, and a nuclear twist. Check out the full review by @brendanjesus.bsky.social #horrorsky
[Review] Indie Filmmaking Bites With ‘Dance of the Dead’ (2008)
Dance of the Dead follows Jimmy (Jared Kusnitz), a class clown who spends his time futzing around in school rather than focusing on his studies. His girlfriend, Lindsey (Greyson Chadwick), breaks up w...
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and last but certainly not least, @brendanjesus.bsky.social brought back the spoils of Unnamed Footage Festival and highlighted a film that takes the show Cops and flips it on its head with cosmic horror!
[REVIEW] Unnamed Footage Festival Vol. 8: The Lost Episode
The Lost Episode follows officers Terrence Williams (Anthony Grant) and Paul Massaro (Benjamin Sutherland), who are being followed by a film crew that is documenting a night in the life of two small(i...
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@sharai.bsky.social gave us her thoughts on Opus, and made me much more interested in it than the trailers did! horrorpress.com/reviews/9261...
[REVIEW] A24’s ‘Opus’: Listen to Black Women
Opus might not hit all of the right notes. However, when things are revealed there is a little chaos and a chase scene that almost made me feel alive. While the movie is muddled, and the cast has to d...
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Recap thread of all the cool articles from @horrorpress.com you might have missed last week! First up, Brennan Klein wrote up a ranking of the Friday the 13th final girls! And though the bottom ranking is criminally wrong in my opinion, the top three are completely correct!
Friday the 13th Final Girls, Ranked
While the Friday the 13th franchise helped codify the trope of the final girl, no two final girls are exactly alike. So let’s take a real good look at all of the survivors of the various rampages of t...
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If you’re looking for something fun to watch this weekend, Dark Match releases on Shudder today! It’s bloody, there’s wrestling, and Steven Ogg has a lead role. What more can you ask for? Check out the full review @horrorpress.com
[REVIEW] ‘Dark Match’ Is a Lupercalia of Fun
With the exception of some unfortunate line delivery, Dark Match succeeds in putting the viewer into submission. When the act finally drops in the film's final third, so does the kayfabe. Dean’s dialo...
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We attended @foundfootagefest.com and had a great time! Check out our review, and if they're visiting near you, get your tickets!
The Found Footage Festival: A Celebration of V/H/eSoterica
For those who worry that the show will be nothing but squirrels, have no fear as the show is just Mostly Squirrels.Celebrating 20 years of wonderful bullshit, the Found Footage Festival live show is a...
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My friend the legendary effects artist Gabe Bartalos lost his home in the fire. Donate if you can and spread the word to help! gofund.me/326136b8
Donate to Support Mia, Gabe, and Nova After Eaton Fire, organized by Molly Dodge
Help Mia, Gabe, and Nova Rebuild After the Eaton Fire Dear Friends, … Molly Dodge needs your support for Support Mia, Gabe, and Nova After Eaton Fire
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