Alex A. Pagliuca
@alexpagliuca.bsky.social
Writer. Film lover. Horror evangelist. Anti-fascist. Night owl. Misfit toy. Pragmatic idealist, and skeptic at the same time. Autistic. AI is for suckers. All I want is to be an honest man and a good writer.
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The Year in Horror 2025: Have You Checked The Children? | Alex Pagliuca
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We’re just about at year’s end. What was one of the dominant themes in horror 2025, and what does that say about the fears and anxieties of the people making and responding to them?
I have some ideas. Free to all.
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I have some ideas. Free to all.
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The Epstein files is starting to feel more and more like being in The Body Snatchers. One day there's going to be the one lonely person left who *isn't* in the files and everyone else is going to point and scream
February 1, 2026 at 7:48 PM
The Epstein files is starting to feel more and more like being in The Body Snatchers. One day there's going to be the one lonely person left who *isn't* in the files and everyone else is going to point and scream
This is who runs this account
February 1, 2026 at 7:46 PM
This is who runs this account
K Stew out here threatening us with a good time.
February 1, 2026 at 7:40 PM
K Stew out here threatening us with a good time.
Just saw something about Lupita being cast as Helen of Troy, and no lie, she would have been the first thought for me too. The top tier acting chops, and the legit claim to a face that could launch 1000 ships. Someone was on their job.
February 1, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Just saw something about Lupita being cast as Helen of Troy, and no lie, she would have been the first thought for me too. The top tier acting chops, and the legit claim to a face that could launch 1000 ships. Someone was on their job.
Ain’t saying shit about Taylor Rehmet until it’s clear he means ALL working people.
February 1, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Ain’t saying shit about Taylor Rehmet until it’s clear he means ALL working people.
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Hey y’all, today I celebrate 35 yrs of POPCORN, a perfectly imperfect love letter to horror movies & the theatrical experience. Synapse’s doc was a huge help here & filled w/so much love: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/popcorn-at-3...
Shares & subs (paid/free) are genuinely appreciated!
Shares & subs (paid/free) are genuinely appreciated!
Popcorn at 35: A Love Letter to Movie Magic, Meta-Horror and Survival
Exploring horror, film, and pop culture, all while celebrating the creators, history, and artistry that keep the genre alive.
from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io
February 1, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Hey y’all, today I celebrate 35 yrs of POPCORN, a perfectly imperfect love letter to horror movies & the theatrical experience. Synapse’s doc was a huge help here & filled w/so much love: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/popcorn-at-3...
Shares & subs (paid/free) are genuinely appreciated!
Shares & subs (paid/free) are genuinely appreciated!
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a story about finding acceptance in the dark
so happy it has a home here in the excellent Plott Hound Magazine
so happy it has a home here in the excellent Plott Hound Magazine
Check out this jackal-in good story, "He Came Starving to the Altar" by @dearnicoletta.bsky.social
We love it, and we hope you will, too! plotthoundmag.com/he-came-star...
We love it, and we hope you will, too! plotthoundmag.com/he-came-star...
February 1, 2026 at 5:45 PM
a story about finding acceptance in the dark
so happy it has a home here in the excellent Plott Hound Magazine
so happy it has a home here in the excellent Plott Hound Magazine
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SEND HELP is wild fun. Definitely worth seeing in the theater. Also has the subtlest easy-to-miss Bruce Campbell cameo.
February 1, 2026 at 5:50 PM
SEND HELP is wild fun. Definitely worth seeing in the theater. Also has the subtlest easy-to-miss Bruce Campbell cameo.
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In TWO THOUSAND AND EIGHTEEN.
JK Rowling's team invited Jeffery Epstein to the deathly hallows play and to a Harry potter dinner.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov
February 1, 2026 at 6:15 PM
In TWO THOUSAND AND EIGHTEEN.
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YES. I was often sexually harrassed as a teen and I was expected to laugh it off (once by a relative). One of my friends was repeatedly harrassed by an elderly man in church.
It's hard to overstate how NORMAL it was to sexualize teen girls when I was growing up.
"Jailbait" jokes were everywhere, I was constantly sexually harassed by men in cars when walking to school in 6th grade.
Epstein is of an cohort where it was GENERALLY maybe a little edgy but not extreme.
"Jailbait" jokes were everywhere, I was constantly sexually harassed by men in cars when walking to school in 6th grade.
Epstein is of an cohort where it was GENERALLY maybe a little edgy but not extreme.
I need people to understand that it’s not just Epstein, it’s the entire rape culture that existed before and after him at every socioeconomic level. That’s why Epstein, who I’ve never thought was particularly smart or interesting, was able to pull this all off—he recognized how abuse functions
February 1, 2026 at 5:51 PM
YES. I was often sexually harrassed as a teen and I was expected to laugh it off (once by a relative). One of my friends was repeatedly harrassed by an elderly man in church.
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Because I am too weak to resist such a beautiful set. 🙄📚🩸
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Our Evernight & Starbright Exclusive: Southern Reach set, created in collaboration with @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social and 4th Estate Books, is now available for general sale.
It is listed in our UK/INT store & ships internationally.
Our Evernight & Starbright Exclusive: Southern Reach set, created in collaboration with @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social and 4th Estate Books, is now available for general sale.
It is listed in our UK/INT store & ships internationally.
February 1, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Because I am too weak to resist such a beautiful set. 🙄📚🩸
Let it all burn.
February 1, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Let it all burn.
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reflecting on yesterday's DHS police riot, I've definitely seen more tear gas but not in a confined area with, and I want to stress this, absolutely no warning and no present threat. also, the shooting out the window above the protestors Hans Gruber style was new. I'd never seen that.
a close up of a man 's face with the words shoot the glass above him
ALT: a close up of a man 's face with the words shoot the glass above him
media.tenor.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:17 PM
reflecting on yesterday's DHS police riot, I've definitely seen more tear gas but not in a confined area with, and I want to stress this, absolutely no warning and no present threat. also, the shooting out the window above the protestors Hans Gruber style was new. I'd never seen that.
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170 shades. Nearly 400 faves. No new reviews. Come on critics; I believe in you!
As Black History Month approaches, a reminder that HORROR NOIRE, the best-reviewed documentary of 2019, is at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, but is still not “Certified Fresh” because there are only 38 reviews (RT says limited release movies require 40). Is this the year? Will you answer the call?
February 1, 2026 at 3:33 PM
170 shades. Nearly 400 faves. No new reviews. Come on critics; I believe in you!
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EVIL DEAD BURN is one of our most anticipated movies of the year, here's everything we know about the next entry of deadites so far.
EVIL DEAD BURN Everything We Know About The Franchise’s Next Entry
EVIL DEAD BURN is one of our most anticipated movies of the year, here's everything we know about the next entry of deadites so far.
dlvr.it
February 1, 2026 at 3:03 PM
EVIL DEAD BURN is one of our most anticipated movies of the year, here's everything we know about the next entry of deadites so far.
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Another BHM Tip: Check the about page of places you go to for horror coverage. Does their team represent the world you know? Then maybe don’t give them clicks if they can’t seem to keep anyone who isn’t a white dude. Following them is why Eli Roth is always in your newsfeed!
a man is wearing a black jacket and a necklace and has the words think about it on his face .
ALT: a man is wearing a black jacket and a necklace and has the words think about it on his face .
media.tenor.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Another BHM Tip: Check the about page of places you go to for horror coverage. Does their team represent the world you know? Then maybe don’t give them clicks if they can’t seem to keep anyone who isn’t a white dude. Following them is why Eli Roth is always in your newsfeed!
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Gawker was killed to protect pedophiles
February 1, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Gawker was killed to protect pedophiles
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May the Epstein files remind every woman that she should not feel beholden to beauty standards established by men who are attracted to children.
February 1, 2026 at 3:26 PM
May the Epstein files remind every woman that she should not feel beholden to beauty standards established by men who are attracted to children.
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The right way to get into the Epstein files.
February 1, 2026 at 3:44 PM
The right way to get into the Epstein files.
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so the guy sharing gross transphobic slop with Epstein here is Robert Trivers, the scientist who invented the specious yet popular "parental investment" theory, in which sperm are cheap so men want to f*ck lots of women, but eggs are expensive so women are looking for a man with "good genes"...
O cool The hypothesis that the elite were trying to segrigate trans people from society purely to keep us as sex slaves was real, but only for trans women since they see trans men as undesirable for sex and want them eliminated which is EXACTLY THE POLICIES AND RHETORIC WE'RE SEEING HAPPEN RIGHT NOW
February 1, 2026 at 3:27 PM
so the guy sharing gross transphobic slop with Epstein here is Robert Trivers, the scientist who invented the specious yet popular "parental investment" theory, in which sperm are cheap so men want to f*ck lots of women, but eggs are expensive so women are looking for a man with "good genes"...
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this is well worth checking out!!
I truly believe discourse about voters (especially those who may have voted for Trump) would go better on this app if everyone was using the spectrum of allies as a framework
commonslibrary.org/spectrum-of-...
commonslibrary.org/spectrum-of-...
Spectrum of Allies
The Commons is an online library for the change makers of the world and for those interested in social change, activism, organising, advocacy and justice.
commonslibrary.org
February 1, 2026 at 3:54 PM
this is well worth checking out!!
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Don’t forget that your friends at google REMOVED Black History Month…. 🖕🏾
A Google spokesperson, Madison Cushman Veld, defended the decision, stating that maintaining an extensive list of cultural events was not "scalable or sustainable".
A Google spokesperson, Madison Cushman Veld, defended the decision, stating that maintaining an extensive list of cultural events was not "scalable or sustainable".
Google Calendar Removes Black History Month & Pride Month
Does Google's decision to drop Black History Month, Pride & other cultural events from its Calendar platform reflect broader DEI trends in the tech sector?
sustainabilitymag.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Don’t forget that your friends at google REMOVED Black History Month…. 🖕🏾
A Google spokesperson, Madison Cushman Veld, defended the decision, stating that maintaining an extensive list of cultural events was not "scalable or sustainable".
A Google spokesperson, Madison Cushman Veld, defended the decision, stating that maintaining an extensive list of cultural events was not "scalable or sustainable".
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We live in a world where a convicted child rapist and sex trafficker is treated better in prison than the children who’ve been detained by ICE.
Ghislaine Maxwell gets to be in a cushy minimum security facility …
5 year old Liam Ramos is locked up in a camp where kids are screaming “let us out”.
Ghislaine Maxwell gets to be in a cushy minimum security facility …
5 year old Liam Ramos is locked up in a camp where kids are screaming “let us out”.
January 30, 2026 at 11:41 PM
We live in a world where a convicted child rapist and sex trafficker is treated better in prison than the children who’ve been detained by ICE.
Ghislaine Maxwell gets to be in a cushy minimum security facility …
5 year old Liam Ramos is locked up in a camp where kids are screaming “let us out”.
Ghislaine Maxwell gets to be in a cushy minimum security facility …
5 year old Liam Ramos is locked up in a camp where kids are screaming “let us out”.