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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A former USDA official tells HuffPost that his superiors ignored the case that would inspire today’s deadly immigration crackdown.
www.huffpost.com/entry/minnes...
www.huffpost.com/entry/minnes...
Trump Administration Was Warned About Minnesota Fraud 6 Years Ago — And Did Nothing
A former USDA official tells HuffPost that his superiors ignored the case that would inspire today’s deadly immigration crackdown.
www.huffpost.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:38 PM
A former USDA official tells HuffPost that his superiors ignored the case that would inspire today’s deadly immigration crackdown.
www.huffpost.com/entry/minnes...
www.huffpost.com/entry/minnes...
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In other words, in addition to making war within our communities, they are pushing a lot of people out. The deportation part of the mass deportation plan is also happening, if less visibly. I’d say it’s intolerable.
New from me:
What’s going on in ICE detention isn’t just lethal (a 20-year high of 32 deaths last yr; 2 in a single facility this yr).
It’s leading countless people to “choose” to give up their cases. Which was the core of Miller’s ‘23 mass deportation plan. linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%...
What’s going on in ICE detention isn’t just lethal (a 20-year high of 32 deaths last yr; 2 in a single facility this yr).
It’s leading countless people to “choose” to give up their cases. Which was the core of Miller’s ‘23 mass deportation plan. linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%...
The Throughline: Don’t Lose Sight of Detention Atrocities
linkprotect.cudasvc.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:44 PM
In other words, in addition to making war within our communities, they are pushing a lot of people out. The deportation part of the mass deportation plan is also happening, if less visibly. I’d say it’s intolerable.
I'm going to try to see Send Help this weekend, come hell or high water. I could really use some of that proper Sam Raimi madness right now, and I have nothing but love for Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien.
January 30, 2026 at 12:45 PM
I'm going to try to see Send Help this weekend, come hell or high water. I could really use some of that proper Sam Raimi madness right now, and I have nothing but love for Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien.
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“I’m really mad so thank you for letting me vent.
Abolish ICE.
We keep us safe.”
@seandoolittle.bsky.social and other athletes opened up to us about the DHS murders and the campaign of state terror being waged in Minneapolis and beyond.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
Abolish ICE.
We keep us safe.”
@seandoolittle.bsky.social and other athletes opened up to us about the DHS murders and the campaign of state terror being waged in Minneapolis and beyond.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
‘Fascism is here now’: the US athletes pushing back on Trump’s America
World Series winner Sean Doolittle, Super Bowl champion Doug Baldwin and college star McKenzie Forbes have strong opinions on a troubled era
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:25 PM
“I’m really mad so thank you for letting me vent.
Abolish ICE.
We keep us safe.”
@seandoolittle.bsky.social and other athletes opened up to us about the DHS murders and the campaign of state terror being waged in Minneapolis and beyond.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
Abolish ICE.
We keep us safe.”
@seandoolittle.bsky.social and other athletes opened up to us about the DHS murders and the campaign of state terror being waged in Minneapolis and beyond.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
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News cycles are being manipulated to make people think a problem has been solved when it hasn’t. Bovino removed didn’t change anything but people have been tricked into thinking it did, so they move on. Same as it was.
Know this. The situation in MN is as bad as it’s always been. Don’t forget them.
Know this. The situation in MN is as bad as it’s always been. Don’t forget them.
January 30, 2026 at 11:49 AM
News cycles are being manipulated to make people think a problem has been solved when it hasn’t. Bovino removed didn’t change anything but people have been tricked into thinking it did, so they move on. Same as it was.
Know this. The situation in MN is as bad as it’s always been. Don’t forget them.
Know this. The situation in MN is as bad as it’s always been. Don’t forget them.
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The real problem of the ICE agents kidnapping, beating, shooting, blinding, and murdering people in the street is actually all the legal observers, says senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation
January 30, 2026 at 9:02 AM
The real problem of the ICE agents kidnapping, beating, shooting, blinding, and murdering people in the street is actually all the legal observers, says senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation
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A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:55 AM
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
I’m slowly rewatching Peaky Blinders, and god damn is this my thing…
Cillian Murphy is a revelation in this show. Tom Hardy, Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, just a cracking cast.
Cillian Murphy is a revelation in this show. Tom Hardy, Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, just a cracking cast.
January 29, 2026 at 11:58 PM
I’m slowly rewatching Peaky Blinders, and god damn is this my thing…
Cillian Murphy is a revelation in this show. Tom Hardy, Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, just a cracking cast.
Cillian Murphy is a revelation in this show. Tom Hardy, Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, just a cracking cast.
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You might expect an actor from 2003's Daredevil popping up on Wonder Man to lead to some multiversal mayhem, but the actual payoff is much better.
Wonder Man Brings In A Daredevil 2003 Star, But Not In The Way You'd Think - SlashFilm
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January 29, 2026 at 11:34 PM
You might expect an actor from 2003's Daredevil popping up on Wonder Man to lead to some multiversal mayhem, but the actual payoff is much better.
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You voted, and now @tracedthurman.bsky.social and I are ready to reveal your winners!
Tomorrow on the Main Feed: we're recognizing the best horror of last year as the winners of the 2025 Hereditaries are revealed.
a woman is making a funny face in a dark room while sitting at a table .
ALT: a woman is making a funny face in a dark room while sitting at a table .
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January 29, 2026 at 11:13 PM
You voted, and now @tracedthurman.bsky.social and I are ready to reveal your winners!
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This year's Bram Stoker Awards preliminary ballot has been released, featuring notable names like Ryan Coogler, Stephen Graham Jones, and Grady Hendrix.
Ryan Coogler, Stephen Graham Jones & More Earn Spots On Bram Stoker Awards’ 2026 Shortlist
This year's Bram Stoker Awards preliminary ballot has been released, featuring notable names like Ryan Coogler, Stephen Graham Jones, and Grady Hendrix.
dlvr.it
January 29, 2026 at 4:15 PM
This year's Bram Stoker Awards preliminary ballot has been released, featuring notable names like Ryan Coogler, Stephen Graham Jones, and Grady Hendrix.
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To celebrate Danny Elfman's SEND HELP soundtrack hitting digital platforms, we have your first listen with a three track sampler. Come on in and listen!
SEND HELP: Listen To A Sneak Preview Of Danny Elfman’s Original Score
To celebrate Danny Elfman's SEND HELP soundtrack hitting digital platforms, we have your first listen with a three track sampler. Come on in and listen!
dlvr.it
January 29, 2026 at 5:04 PM
To celebrate Danny Elfman's SEND HELP soundtrack hitting digital platforms, we have your first listen with a three track sampler. Come on in and listen!
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Finding herself losing herself. ❤️🔥
Jennifer Lawrence delivers “the definitive performance of the year” (Loud and Clear) in DIE MY LOVE. Watch it for free, only on @mubicanada: mubi.com/ruemorgue.
Jennifer Lawrence delivers “the definitive performance of the year” (Loud and Clear) in DIE MY LOVE. Watch it for free, only on @mubicanada: mubi.com/ruemorgue.
January 29, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Finding herself losing herself. ❤️🔥
Jennifer Lawrence delivers “the definitive performance of the year” (Loud and Clear) in DIE MY LOVE. Watch it for free, only on @mubicanada: mubi.com/ruemorgue.
Jennifer Lawrence delivers “the definitive performance of the year” (Loud and Clear) in DIE MY LOVE. Watch it for free, only on @mubicanada: mubi.com/ruemorgue.
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Paramount Pictures and director Josh Ruben are said to be working on HEART EYES 2, a sequel to last year’s Valentine’s Day slasher.
Is HEART EYES 2 Happening? It Sure Sounds Like It
Paramount Pictures and director Josh Ruben are said to be working on HEART EYES 2, a sequel to last year’s Valentine’s Day slasher.
dlvr.it
January 29, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Paramount Pictures and director Josh Ruben are said to be working on HEART EYES 2, a sequel to last year’s Valentine’s Day slasher.
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THE FRACTURED MIND: Asylum Tales. Gabriella Foor ooks at the terrifying real-life horrors behind "SESSION 9" and "GONJINAM: HAUNTED ASYLUM." https://ow.ly/qQoM50Y5yy3
THE FRACTURED MIND: ASYLUM TALES - Rue Morgue
Gabriella Foor looks at the terrifying real-life horrors behind "SESSION 9" and "GONJINAM: HAUNTED ASYLUM."
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January 29, 2026 at 7:01 PM
THE FRACTURED MIND: Asylum Tales. Gabriella Foor ooks at the terrifying real-life horrors behind "SESSION 9" and "GONJINAM: HAUNTED ASYLUM." https://ow.ly/qQoM50Y5yy3
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Welcome to chapel hill
A UNC System Board of Governors committee on Wednesday advanced a proposal to define “academic freedom” across the state’s public universities, despite pushback from a faculty group and their lawyers.
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UNC System Board Advances Academic Freedom Policy, Despite Pushback
Lawyers for a faculty group said the policy would “effectively weaken the definition and historical scope of academic freedom.”
www.theassemblync.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Welcome to chapel hill
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Production is underway on JOHN RAMBO from director Jalmari Helander (Rare Exports, Sisu), a prequel starring Noah Centineo.
John Rambo takes audiences back, years before First Blood, diving deep into the experiences that forged one of the big screen’s most enduring characters.
John Rambo takes audiences back, years before First Blood, diving deep into the experiences that forged one of the big screen’s most enduring characters.
January 29, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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I said the same thing on an AMA this week. Just different versions of the same grift.
Important clarification: The point of making the Melania doc was to transfer a $28 million bribe into her pocket. That's it.
That they couldn't be bothered to make a decent movie, and are gilding the grift even more by selling Limited Edition Melania Popcorn Buckets, is just the Trump brand.
That they couldn't be bothered to make a decent movie, and are gilding the grift even more by selling Limited Edition Melania Popcorn Buckets, is just the Trump brand.
January 29, 2026 at 10:23 PM
I said the same thing on an AMA this week. Just different versions of the same grift.
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Out now on CULT RUE MORGUE Patreon: JAWS Reunion Panel – Live from Frightmare in the Falls! https://ow.ly/gRKj50Y5HRS
January 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Out now on CULT RUE MORGUE Patreon: JAWS Reunion Panel – Live from Frightmare in the Falls! https://ow.ly/gRKj50Y5HRS
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Found this old video on my phone. My initial sketch for my #Doom painting.
You can see me change my mind from giving him the original helmet to the newer one.
However, using gouache meant sacrificing loads of this original detail as every layer meant painting over and having to redraw.
#art
You can see me change my mind from giving him the original helmet to the newer one.
However, using gouache meant sacrificing loads of this original detail as every layer meant painting over and having to redraw.
#art
January 29, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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Good news, everyone!
“And it is especially exciting to see that the top title nominated by the public for this year, ‘The Thing,’ has been added to the National Film Registry, along with ‘The Truman Show’ and ‘The Incredibles’ which also had very strong public support.”
‘The Thing,’ ‘Before Sunrise,’ and ‘Inception’ Among 25 Films Added to Library of Congress by National Film Registry
'The Thing,' 'Before Sunrise,' and 'Inception' are among the 25 films added to the Library of Congress by the National Film Registry for 2025.
www.indiewire.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Good news, everyone!
So, Hanover County VA had one of the first Tea Party chapters. There are large turnout for this mostly rural county, to tell the Board of Supervisors they do not want an ICE facility in the county.
www.wric.com/news/local-n...
www.wric.com/news/local-n...
www.wric.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:06 PM
So, Hanover County VA had one of the first Tea Party chapters. There are large turnout for this mostly rural county, to tell the Board of Supervisors they do not want an ICE facility in the county.
www.wric.com/news/local-n...
www.wric.com/news/local-n...