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Dr Stephen Curtis
@earlymodernhorror.bsky.social
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Part time lecturer, full time anxious wreck. Writing a/the book on Early Modern Horror. Also research videogames and contemporary Horror. Reviewer for TheSixthAxis.com
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earlymodernhorror.bsky.social
@alexpaknadel.bsky.social here's the video I mentioned last night: youtu.be/4o2F6t84UhA?...
Meet the students that vote Reform UK
YouTube video by PoliticsJOE
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November 1, 2025 at 10:34 AM
earlymodernhorror.bsky.social
Del Toro's Frankenstein is a visually stunning loveletter to classic gothic horror with a surprisingly tender heart but a few adaptation choices just hold it back from being the definitive version of Shelley's novel. Got loads of ideas for approaches and readings of it though.
November 1, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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thesixthaxis.bsky.social
@earlymodernhorror.bsky.social has played through Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. Find out his verdict at the link.

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/10/17/v...

#gaming #videogames #gamenews
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Review – Back from the dead | TheSixthAxis
Two decades on, can Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 live up to the RPG legacy of the original? And does it even need to?
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October 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
earlymodernhorror.bsky.social
Obligatory 'I lived' post.
September 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
earlymodernhorror.bsky.social
Off to get my gallbladder removed so see you all on the other side I guess. Given the state of the world not having an organ to store my bile seems pretty appropriate...
September 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM
earlymodernhorror.bsky.social
If you see this quote with the energy you bring to Blue Sky
September 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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thesixthaxis.bsky.social
Stefan has been playing some Little Nightmares 3. Have a read of his preview to dive into some details.

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/09/10/l...

#gaming #videogames #gamenews
Little Nightmares 3 Preview – It's dangerous to go alone | TheSixthAxis
The Little Nightmares series has become a favourite amongst fans of grotesque horrors. The puzzle platformer has that grim and grimy aesthetic, with that
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September 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
earlymodernhorror.bsky.social
This'll be my first academic event in a long while so be gentle with me ;p Looking forward to supporting some incredible research by young scholars with vital perspectives on the field. I'll be the old bald one nodding furiously and trying to spread good vibes :)
srsrensoc.bsky.social Society for Renaissance Studies @srsrensoc.bsky.social · Aug 30
SYMPOSIUM with the brilliant team of the Early Modern Scholars of Colour Network. Join us for an afternoon of exciting research papers as well as discussion of academia beyond the academy.

11 September, 12:45-17:15, Liverpool John Moores Uni
All info & programme: www.rensoc.org.uk/event/emsoc-...
Early Modern Scholars of Colour mentoring scheme with the Society of Renaissance Studies. Graphic with plumb, mint green and off-white.
September 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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thesixthaxis.bsky.social
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Switch 2 Edition + Star Crossed World gets a 9 from @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social! Find out why in his review.

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/08/27/k...

#switch2 #gaming #videogames #gamenews
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Switch 2 Edition + Star Crossed World Review | TheSixthAxis
Kirby has always been a second-string Nintendo property in the West, relatively well known and appreciated, but never on the level of the likes of Mario
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August 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
earlymodernhorror.bsky.social
Heartworm is a fantastic indie horror and definitely one to get your teeth into.
August 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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chrisdeleon.bsky.social
edit of you wouldn't download a car old meme says you wouldn't think of ideas. The font is in a rough graffiti stencil style that looks like it's missing paint in parts. the text is inconsistently raised and lowered in the background is a mix of horizontal streaks of maroon and light blue on black like VHS artifacts.
July 31, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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nellucnhoj.bsky.social
give me the transformers comic and I will tell the stories that need to be told
5 panel comic P1: Not Optimus Prime stands striking a stoic pose inside what looks to be a spaceship interior. A little bug of a human stands by his feet, and says "wow, you're amazing, Optimain Protag! I wish I could be just like you!" P2: Optemu Prime lays his open left hand down on the ground, palm up, and booms"STEP INTO MY HAND, BILLY" Billy, a little boy, is starstruck as he steps on to the palm. "WOWWW!" P3: Gently clasping Billy in both hands, Amazon Prime raises Billy up to his gargantuan head, to observe the human child with his implacable yellow eyes. P4: With a sickening "KRK-KRK-KRACK-POP," Ombusprem contorts poor Billy in ways no human should be contorted. Tears form in the all too soft and pliable human's eyes, mouth gaping in a silent scream. P5: We pan back, as Leader-1 proudly holds up the contorted Billy --arms stretched out-- and pretends to fly him around. "YOU ARE AN AIRPLANE NOW, BILLY" Billy, voice barely a whisper, says "ow my spine" The heroic robot replies "WHAT'S A SPINE"
July 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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drkowert.bsky.social
New publication alert for my #gamestudies folks

www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
Frontiers | Building resilience against violent extremism digitally: trialing a new gender-based approach among gamers
The rise of online gaming as a dominant social and entertainment space has increasingly attracted attention as a potential vector for radicalization to viole...
www.frontiersin.org
July 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
earlymodernhorror.bsky.social
Didn't get a job I interviewed for - doing something I already do - and definitely feeling in a rut. Need to do something to break out of a negative routine. Feeling over the hill and too old to retrain but without prospects where I am.

Post pets pls I guess?
July 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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gsoh31.bsky.social
When people say 'unis should shrink' they really mean 'other people's children shouldn't go', 'people not like my friends and family shouldn't go', 'I don't care about the regional economies of England, Wales and Scotland' and 'I want to cover the tracks of my allies and their vandalism'.
July 26, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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vaginamuseum.bsky.social
Maintaining a physical museum is expensive, but as the online world grows more hostile to educational content, a place like the Vagina Museum is essential. You can support our work by donating, becoming a member or volunteering - find out more here www.vaginamuseum.co.uk/support
Get Involved — Vagina Museum
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July 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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vaginamuseum.bsky.social
If you've followed us for a while, you'll know we come up against automated content moderation pretty frequently. Things like paintings which depict a model with pubic hair being flagged as sexually explicit. Or links to our online shop flagged as sexual solicitation.
July 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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vaginamuseum.bsky.social
Today in the UK, the Online Safety Act (2023) came into force. This means that social media companies are required to undertake age verification for users in the UK to see "adult content". And who decides what is and is not "adult content"? The social media companies themselves.
July 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
earlymodernhorror.bsky.social
@rosetintedspectrum.bsky.social This exhibit in one of the museums I work in hits very differently after your recent videos...
July 26, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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thesixthaxis.bsky.social
"I’d recommend going in as blind as possible and just playing out your The Matrix and Sneakers fantasies." Says @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social about s.p.l.i.t, scoring it a 9/10 in his review.

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/07/25/s...

#gaming #videogames #gamenews
s.p.l.i.t Review – Hacking horror | TheSixthAxis
Would you like to play a game?
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July 25, 2025 at 8:42 AM
earlymodernhorror.bsky.social
Watched the amazing 1976 Food of the Gods adaptation (on the soon to leave Prime section) and it is full of legendary special effects like those seen in the trailer. One for all connoisseurs of films with more ambition than ability...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Kp...
The Food of the Gods (1976) - Official Trailer
YouTube video by ScreamFactoryTV
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July 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
earlymodernhorror.bsky.social
Not posted a picture of my favourite child in a while so here's Tash looking noble (both actually human kids agree Tash is the best):
July 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
earlymodernhorror.bsky.social
Don't sleep on this one. Up there with classic Lucasarts in the genre - with modern updates that make it a joy to play.
July 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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sohohorrorfest.bsky.social
Mark your diaries... Soho Horror Fest gets its suckers on you this November 🐙 #SuccumbToSohoHorror
July 20, 2025 at 9:34 AM
earlymodernhorror.bsky.social
I really enjoyed the new standalone expansion for @teyongames.bsky.social's Robocop game. It may not be a dollar but worth buying and playing nonetheless ;P
July 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM