Rob Dean

@neuroticmonkey.bsky.social

Nerd-for-hire. Creator of Neon Splatter. Reviewer for Bullz-Eye.com. Mistakes have been made. Opinions are my own. He/Him.

"The events of Ray Bradbury’s short story “There Will Come Soft Rains” occur today: August 4, 2026. Like so many dates in science fiction, this one probably seemed far away when it was chosen, but once it was finally upon us, it passed like all days." www.rogerebert.com/mzs/silhouet...

Silhouettes and Warnings: On Reading Ray Bradbury's "There Will Come Soft Rains" On the Exact Day When It's Set

The events of Ray Bradbury's short story "There Will Come Soft Rains" occur today: August 4, 2026.

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in the Québécois version of King of the Hill (“Henri pis sa gang”), Boomhauer is named Papineau and sounds like this

The Earth is healing! I no longer care if people read my stuff from the place I quit and I even want to bring this one back because I have thought about it A LOT these last few months. Sorry to everyone who I sent pds of old stuff to. I am a grudge queen. 🤷🏾‍♀️ www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/5...

Never Stop Filming: 5 Black Horror Characters Who Know The Importance Of Keeping Receipts

Sharai Bohannon highlights a fascinating horror trend: the Black camera operator and their job to record and protect white counterparts.

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Hey everyone - here’s my latest article in my Summer of (Movie) Love series that celebrates NATIONAL LAMPOON’S VACATION: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/summer-of-mo... Come head out on the road with me as we travel to Walley World - open to both free & paid subscribers. Cheers!

Summer of (Movie) Love: National Lampoon's Vacation

Exploring horror, film, and pop culture, all while celebrating the creators, history, and artistry that keep the genre alive.

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Earlier this week, I released my article on one of my favorite films of all-time, THE FLY, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this month. I tried to put a lot of love into this, so I thought I'd share it again: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/summer-of-mo... Open to free & paid subs.

Summer of (Movie) Love: The Fly (1986)

Exploring horror, film, and pop culture, all while celebrating the creators, history, and artistry that keep the genre alive.

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Hey everyone - for my latest Summer of (Movie) Love series, I’m celebrating Cronenberg’s THE FLY. This is the film I’ve probably covered the most in my career but I really wanted to dive into it again. from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/summer-of-mo... Open to free/paid subscribers! 🪰💚

Summer of (Movie) Love: The Fly (1986)

Exploring horror, film, and pop culture, all while celebrating the creators, history, and artistry that keep the genre alive.

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MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE turns 40 today & earlier this week, I celebrated this sweat-drenched slice of summer horror in my Summer of (Movie) Love series. Please give it a read - it’s available to both free & paid subscribers: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/summer-of-mo...

Summer of (Movie) Love: Maximum Overdrive

Exploring horror, film, and pop culture, all while celebrating the creators, history, and artistry that keep the genre alive.

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I talked about this in my piece but I just wanted to tip my hat again to @secondsightfilms.bsky.social for their amazing work restoring THE HITCHER because it really feels like this 40 year old film is brand new all over again. If you’ve been on the fence about the 4K, I highly recommend it.

Heatherface Wixson@thehorrorchick.bsky.social · 2w ago

For my next Summer of (Movie) Love entry, I’m celebrating THE HITCHER. John Ryder was more terrifying to me than Freddy Krueger as a kid & the film still feels like a cinematic powder keg: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/summer-of-mo... Open to both free & paid subscribers- thanks y’all!