David Whitman
@davidwhitman.bsky.social
I am the Bram Stoker nominated author of several books, including DEADFELLAS, HARLAN, BODY COUNTING, and DELIGHTFUL AGONY. Also, the co-writer of the collections Scary Rednecks and Other Inbred Horrors and Appalachian Galapagos.
“This film feels tonally like it was co-directed by John Cassavetes and John Waters. It’s hilarious and vibrant. I was literally transfixed and laughing within minutes.”
A ★★★★½ review of Tangerine (2015)
Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) is on a Christmas Eve rampage up and down Santa Monica Boulevard. With the help of her reluctant friend Alexandra (Mya Taylor), they search for her pimp who has been ch...
boxd.it
November 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
“This film feels tonally like it was co-directed by John Cassavetes and John Waters. It’s hilarious and vibrant. I was literally transfixed and laughing within minutes.”
William Heath Robinson
from Fairy tales from Hans Christian Andersen
1899
from Fairy tales from Hans Christian Andersen
1899
November 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
William Heath Robinson
from Fairy tales from Hans Christian Andersen
1899
from Fairy tales from Hans Christian Andersen
1899
Aron Wiesenfeld
November 18, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Aron Wiesenfeld
Leonora Carrington
1956
1956
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Leonora Carrington
1956
1956
Gustave Doré
1866
1866
November 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Gustave Doré
1866
1866
“Highly respected…” 🤣
November 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
“Highly respected…” 🤣
Margaret Curtis
November 18, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Margaret Curtis
A sad and mesmerizing cult classic.
A ★★★★★ review of Grey Gardens (1975)
At one time in life Edith Bouvier Beale and her daughter Edith 'Little Edie' Bouvier Beale had everything. Big Edie is the Aunt of the former First Lady Jackie Onassis and Little Edie was her cousin. ...
boxd.it
November 17, 2025 at 10:42 PM
A sad and mesmerizing cult classic.
Because it’s a cult.
November 17, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Because it’s a cult.
Edmund Joseph Sullivan
from French Revolution by Thomas Carlyle, Vol. II
1910
from French Revolution by Thomas Carlyle, Vol. II
1910
November 16, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Edmund Joseph Sullivan
from French Revolution by Thomas Carlyle, Vol. II
1910
from French Revolution by Thomas Carlyle, Vol. II
1910
Aron Wiesenfeld
November 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Aron Wiesenfeld
sculpture by Beth Cavener
November 16, 2025 at 11:19 PM
sculpture by Beth Cavener
Victor Castillo
November 16, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Victor Castillo
Reposted by David Whitman
OPINION: On Monday, the Trump administration submitted arguments to the Supreme Court claiming that no court — including the Supreme Court — can question Trump's decision to deploy military troops against US cities.
Dark motive behind Trump maneuver revealed in ominous court filing
On Monday, the Trump administration submitted arguments to the Supreme Court claiming that no court — including the Supreme Court — can question Trump’s decision to deploy military troops against US cities. Trump lawyers wrote that “the President’s determination to call up the National Guard is a co...
bit.ly
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
OPINION: On Monday, the Trump administration submitted arguments to the Supreme Court claiming that no court — including the Supreme Court — can question Trump's decision to deploy military troops against US cities.
“This film was shot in 28 different countries and took over four years to complete. Some of these shots, when you realize it’s at a real location, will drop your jaw.“
A ★★★★★ review of The Fall (2006)
Set in the 1920’s, a little girl named Alexandria (Catinca Untaru) is recovering from a broken arm at a hospital. She befriends a bedridden stuntman (Lee Pace) who begins to tell her a fantastical sto...
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November 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
“This film was shot in 28 different countries and took over four years to complete. Some of these shots, when you realize it’s at a real location, will drop your jaw.“
Erhard Schön
Devil playing the bagpipes
1530
Devil playing the bagpipes
1530
November 13, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Erhard Schön
Devil playing the bagpipes
1530
Devil playing the bagpipes
1530
Edmund Joseph Sullivan
from The French Revolution by Thomas Carlyle, Vol. II
1910
from The French Revolution by Thomas Carlyle, Vol. II
1910
November 12, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Edmund Joseph Sullivan
from The French Revolution by Thomas Carlyle, Vol. II
1910
from The French Revolution by Thomas Carlyle, Vol. II
1910
“This is an excellent body horror adaptation of the oft told story in the vein of David Cronenberg. Director and writer Emilie Blichfeldt has given us a truly inspired fairy tale for our modern times.”
A ★★★★½ review of The Ugly Stepsister (2025)
When Elvira (Lea Myren) gets invited to the Prince’s ball she resorts to extreme measures to guarantee that she will be the most striking one there. She has no idea that Cinderella has other plans. Th...
boxd.it
November 10, 2025 at 11:13 PM
“This is an excellent body horror adaptation of the oft told story in the vein of David Cronenberg. Director and writer Emilie Blichfeldt has given us a truly inspired fairy tale for our modern times.”