Mark Ayling
@markayling.bsky.social
Science fiction scribbling, horror loving, fantasy and crime consuming NHS herbivore bloke. Wrote a bit of film and book review guff over the years.
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Mark Ayling
@markayling.bsky.social
· Nov 21
Northern Futures
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I am not even sure if you can buy it anymore, but here’s my first ever short story collection from some time ago. Figured I needed to post it here for completeness before I finish the next one… which is all but done… #sciencefiction #crime #shortstories www.amazon.co.uk/Northern-Fut...
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It's Friday, so here's Inside The Video Store with the full scoop on the latest changes to the layout at Snips Movies.
Bonus points for those of you who keep count of the number of times I say the word "wood".
youtu.be/sC12ivivUT4
Bonus points for those of you who keep count of the number of times I say the word "wood".
youtu.be/sC12ivivUT4
Inside The Video Store: Episode Ninety-Five (New Shelves Diary! Visual Vengeance Return! Vin Syn!)
YouTube video by Snips Movies
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January 23, 2026 at 5:05 PM
It's Friday, so here's Inside The Video Store with the full scoop on the latest changes to the layout at Snips Movies.
Bonus points for those of you who keep count of the number of times I say the word "wood".
youtu.be/sC12ivivUT4
Bonus points for those of you who keep count of the number of times I say the word "wood".
youtu.be/sC12ivivUT4
A far sillier and slicker sequel than its rougher, spikier predecessor nut still a lot of fun.
January 23, 2026 at 10:28 PM
A far sillier and slicker sequel than its rougher, spikier predecessor nut still a lot of fun.
Not as much goodness here as with the Randolph Scott/Budd Boetticher Westerns but enough of a sting in it to warrant watching…
January 22, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Not as much goodness here as with the Randolph Scott/Budd Boetticher Westerns but enough of a sting in it to warrant watching…
A 70s set neo-noir touchstone if ever there was one…
January 22, 2026 at 10:30 PM
A 70s set neo-noir touchstone if ever there was one…
It’s been a Ken Russell kind of a day. Thanks @snipsmovies.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 8:55 PM
It’s been a Ken Russell kind of a day. Thanks @snipsmovies.bsky.social
Revisited, for the umpteenth time and it’s still a right good lark.
January 18, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Revisited, for the umpteenth time and it’s still a right good lark.
Sunday morning mood… #physicalmedia #physicalmediaforever
January 18, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Sunday morning mood… #physicalmedia #physicalmediaforever
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And as night draws in, here's your reminder that this week's REEL OBSCURE is available now!
I'm sitting at 799 subscribers, too, so if you know anybody who enjoys this kind of nonsense then please let them know!
I'm sitting at 799 subscribers, too, so if you know anybody who enjoys this kind of nonsense then please let them know!
Good Morning and Happy Saturday!
Just a reminder that the latest REEL OBSCURE is available now, featuring the punk zombie comedy classic, THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD - and a brief discussion of that other undead apocalypse, LIFEFORCE!
youtu.be/lS7CtQd5WPU?...
Just a reminder that the latest REEL OBSCURE is available now, featuring the punk zombie comedy classic, THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD - and a brief discussion of that other undead apocalypse, LIFEFORCE!
youtu.be/lS7CtQd5WPU?...
THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD - The Punk Horror Comedy that Reanimated the Genre!
YouTube video by REEL OBSCURE
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January 18, 2026 at 12:42 AM
And as night draws in, here's your reminder that this week's REEL OBSCURE is available now!
I'm sitting at 799 subscribers, too, so if you know anybody who enjoys this kind of nonsense then please let them know!
I'm sitting at 799 subscribers, too, so if you know anybody who enjoys this kind of nonsense then please let them know!
Ibibio Sound Machine in Manchester tonight. Immense.
January 17, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Ibibio Sound Machine in Manchester tonight. Immense.
The first screen life horror movie? Maybe I am giving it too much credit. Definitely not the best Halloween movie, but Coolio kung fu kicking Michael Myers out of a window redeems it somewhat.
January 16, 2026 at 10:30 PM
The first screen life horror movie? Maybe I am giving it too much credit. Definitely not the best Halloween movie, but Coolio kung fu kicking Michael Myers out of a window redeems it somewhat.
Latest pile of #physicalmedia goodness at Chez A.
January 16, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Latest pile of #physicalmedia goodness at Chez A.
This is how I am spending Thursday thanks to @snipsmovies.bsky.social And you?
January 15, 2026 at 9:20 PM
This is how I am spending Thursday thanks to @snipsmovies.bsky.social And you?
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Heh! This week's REEL OBSCURE is my dive into this punk zombie classic. And I even managed to fold in a quick comment or two on Lifeforce! Find out why when it drops this Friday!
January 14, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Heh! This week's REEL OBSCURE is my dive into this punk zombie classic. And I even managed to fold in a quick comment or two on Lifeforce! Find out why when it drops this Friday!
As Mid 80s brain munching fleet footed comedy zombie horror punk rock movies packed with bloody laughs go, this one is still the daddy…
January 14, 2026 at 9:53 PM
As Mid 80s brain munching fleet footed comedy zombie horror punk rock movies packed with bloody laughs go, this one is still the daddy…
The rewatch continues…. Worth every damned minute.
January 11, 2026 at 12:34 PM
The rewatch continues…. Worth every damned minute.
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Here's your weekly dose of Video Store action!
There's a new Curzon collection in the house, and a smattering of newbies along with a couple of cool tapes!
Inside The Video Store: Episode Ninety-Three!
youtu.be/0oMHxv9G9GM
There's a new Curzon collection in the house, and a smattering of newbies along with a couple of cool tapes!
Inside The Video Store: Episode Ninety-Three!
youtu.be/0oMHxv9G9GM
Inside The Video Store: Episode Ninety-Three (Another Curzon Collection! New VHS!)
YouTube video by Snips Movies
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January 9, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Here's your weekly dose of Video Store action!
There's a new Curzon collection in the house, and a smattering of newbies along with a couple of cool tapes!
Inside The Video Store: Episode Ninety-Three!
youtu.be/0oMHxv9G9GM
There's a new Curzon collection in the house, and a smattering of newbies along with a couple of cool tapes!
Inside The Video Store: Episode Ninety-Three!
youtu.be/0oMHxv9G9GM
If you watch one film about the rise and fall of a rock n roll band this year then you should watch this… Quite excellent.
January 9, 2026 at 11:39 PM
If you watch one film about the rise and fall of a rock n roll band this year then you should watch this… Quite excellent.
Now watching… normal service fully resumed
January 8, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Now watching… normal service fully resumed
This summer terror wont be takin g a vacation… bit maybe it should’ve… not my favourite Halloween.
January 8, 2026 at 7:43 PM
This summer terror wont be takin g a vacation… bit maybe it should’ve… not my favourite Halloween.
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It has. It just gets better with every viewing.
January 4, 2026 at 10:07 PM
It has. It just gets better with every viewing.
Being made to watch more monster related stuff by the boy and wondering where it will all end…
January 4, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Being made to watch more monster related stuff by the boy and wondering where it will all end…
Comfort rewatch with the clan. Extended edition. Hours of joy. Never, ever gets boring…
January 4, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Comfort rewatch with the clan. Extended edition. Hours of joy. Never, ever gets boring…
Daughter made me watch it again… and it’s still a great looking film and super tense and wondrous.
January 3, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Daughter made me watch it again… and it’s still a great looking film and super tense and wondrous.
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It's the first Inside The Video Store of 2026!
Catching up with all the new arrivals...
youtu.be/2m6D0xRNjnQ
Catching up with all the new arrivals...
youtu.be/2m6D0xRNjnQ
Inside The Video Store: Episode Ninety-Two (New Year Catch-up!)
YouTube video by Snips Movies
youtu.be
January 2, 2026 at 5:14 PM
It's the first Inside The Video Store of 2026!
Catching up with all the new arrivals...
youtu.be/2m6D0xRNjnQ
Catching up with all the new arrivals...
youtu.be/2m6D0xRNjnQ