Neil S Bolt
@neilbolt.bsky.social
Horror Guy (various interpretations).
Co-host of Safe Room Podcast.
Co-host of Safe Room Podcast.
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Neil S Bolt
@neilbolt.bsky.social
· Dec 4
Watched Sidney Lumet's fantastic The Pawnbroker and while it's a powerful examination of being unable to escape a harrowing past, it also has a bedroom scene set to what would become the Austin Powers theme song.
Got a lot of Sidney Lumet films on the watchlist pile, so gonna have this as my pinned thread for the month.
Ponyo. First Ghibli I saw on the big screen, and it was with my then girlfriend (now wife) who was already a long time Ghibli fan (hers is Laputa).
Having kids in the subsequent years gave me fresh appreciation for it, and "Haaaam!!!" is probably the most quoted movie line in our house, even now.
Having kids in the subsequent years gave me fresh appreciation for it, and "Haaaam!!!" is probably the most quoted movie line in our house, even now.
January 5, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Ponyo. First Ghibli I saw on the big screen, and it was with my then girlfriend (now wife) who was already a long time Ghibli fan (hers is Laputa).
Having kids in the subsequent years gave me fresh appreciation for it, and "Haaaam!!!" is probably the most quoted movie line in our house, even now.
Having kids in the subsequent years gave me fresh appreciation for it, and "Haaaam!!!" is probably the most quoted movie line in our house, even now.
The end was a lot more fun than the start!
January 4, 2026 at 10:08 PM
The end was a lot more fun than the start!
That half-a-Bond series run got Lois Maxwell the most-watched-actor honour, and Sidney Lumet was well out in front on the director side of things.
January 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
That half-a-Bond series run got Lois Maxwell the most-watched-actor honour, and Sidney Lumet was well out in front on the director side of things.
Almost forgot #LetterboxdFriday. Here's the #LastFourWatched with a bit of 2025 and 2026 in it.
Melanie Griffith is in the wrong movie.
Matt Dillon goes methadone.
John Candy reaches for the stars.
A very good 10 minute short gets stapled to a bland trope-saturated horror movie.
#moviesky
Melanie Griffith is in the wrong movie.
Matt Dillon goes methadone.
John Candy reaches for the stars.
A very good 10 minute short gets stapled to a bland trope-saturated horror movie.
#moviesky
January 2, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Almost forgot #LetterboxdFriday. Here's the #LastFourWatched with a bit of 2025 and 2026 in it.
Melanie Griffith is in the wrong movie.
Matt Dillon goes methadone.
John Candy reaches for the stars.
A very good 10 minute short gets stapled to a bland trope-saturated horror movie.
#moviesky
Melanie Griffith is in the wrong movie.
Matt Dillon goes methadone.
John Candy reaches for the stars.
A very good 10 minute short gets stapled to a bland trope-saturated horror movie.
#moviesky
My Top 64 (of 130) Films of 2025.
UK release dates.
UK release dates.
January 1, 2026 at 9:50 PM
My Top 64 (of 130) Films of 2025.
UK release dates.
UK release dates.
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I couldn't help myself, and decided to write one last blog highlighting more of my favorite horror games of 2025.
Feat: @titolovesyou.bsky.social @ludogram.io @rawfury.bsky.social @taintedpactgames.bsky.social @beyondbooleans.bsky.social @fernandotittz.bsky.social
medium.com/@SaveScum/20...
Feat: @titolovesyou.bsky.social @ludogram.io @rawfury.bsky.social @taintedpactgames.bsky.social @beyondbooleans.bsky.social @fernandotittz.bsky.social
medium.com/@SaveScum/20...
December 31, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I couldn't help myself, and decided to write one last blog highlighting more of my favorite horror games of 2025.
Feat: @titolovesyou.bsky.social @ludogram.io @rawfury.bsky.social @taintedpactgames.bsky.social @beyondbooleans.bsky.social @fernandotittz.bsky.social
medium.com/@SaveScum/20...
Feat: @titolovesyou.bsky.social @ludogram.io @rawfury.bsky.social @taintedpactgames.bsky.social @beyondbooleans.bsky.social @fernandotittz.bsky.social
medium.com/@SaveScum/20...
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Folks, I'm currently between jobs and looking for writing work!
I've written for both animation and game projects, such as Far-Fetched, Lackadaisy, ZAMination, Hazbin Hotel (Pilot), DEEPSTATES, Romance Is Dead, and many more!
For business, contact me at cadaverdavebiz@gmail.com!
I've written for both animation and game projects, such as Far-Fetched, Lackadaisy, ZAMination, Hazbin Hotel (Pilot), DEEPSTATES, Romance Is Dead, and many more!
For business, contact me at cadaverdavebiz@gmail.com!
December 30, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Folks, I'm currently between jobs and looking for writing work!
I've written for both animation and game projects, such as Far-Fetched, Lackadaisy, ZAMination, Hazbin Hotel (Pilot), DEEPSTATES, Romance Is Dead, and many more!
For business, contact me at cadaverdavebiz@gmail.com!
I've written for both animation and game projects, such as Far-Fetched, Lackadaisy, ZAMination, Hazbin Hotel (Pilot), DEEPSTATES, Romance Is Dead, and many more!
For business, contact me at cadaverdavebiz@gmail.com!
I didn't get to write a lot this year, but I did really enjoy writing about Jean Rollin's take on zombies in Night of the Hunted.
Losing Control: Jean Rollin’s The Night of the Hunted Confronts the Terrors of Becoming Undead
A dreamy dreadwalk to zombification.
nezzko.medium.com
December 31, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I didn't get to write a lot this year, but I did really enjoy writing about Jean Rollin's take on zombies in Night of the Hunted.
My favourite first-time watches in 2025 (excluding 2025 films).
Finally filled some massive holes in my filmwatching, and discovered brilliant films I'd barely heard of.
Finally filled some massive holes in my filmwatching, and discovered brilliant films I'd barely heard of.
Best First Time Watches 2025
My favourite fresh watches of 2025 from before 2025.
boxd.it
December 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
My favourite first-time watches in 2025 (excluding 2025 films).
Finally filled some massive holes in my filmwatching, and discovered brilliant films I'd barely heard of.
Finally filled some massive holes in my filmwatching, and discovered brilliant films I'd barely heard of.
Personally, it's been a dreadful year in terms of life and work, but doing Safe Room with my most excellent friend @notfunnyj.bsky.social is always a bright spot. Long may it continue!
My chats with the patron saint of podcasting @neilbolt.bsky.social remain a highlight of my week. I'm honestly not sure how the pod would have weathered my chaotic schedule without his continued support & friendship. Looking forward to many more chats & bevies in '26!
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December 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Personally, it's been a dreadful year in terms of life and work, but doing Safe Room with my most excellent friend @notfunnyj.bsky.social is always a bright spot. Long may it continue!
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In a surprise to no one who has played it, The Seance of Blake Manor made both @neilbolt.bsky.social & @notfunnyj.bsky.social G.O.T.Y. lists!
G.O.T.Y. '25-Part 2:
🍎 apple.co/4jbbApk
🟢 bit.ly/494Qd4l
@rawfury.bsky.social @spookydoorway.bsky.social @blakemanorgame.bsky.social @bloody-disgusting.com
G.O.T.Y. '25-Part 2:
🍎 apple.co/4jbbApk
🟢 bit.ly/494Qd4l
@rawfury.bsky.social @spookydoorway.bsky.social @blakemanorgame.bsky.social @bloody-disgusting.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:31 PM
In a surprise to no one who has played it, The Seance of Blake Manor made both @neilbolt.bsky.social & @notfunnyj.bsky.social G.O.T.Y. lists!
G.O.T.Y. '25-Part 2:
🍎 apple.co/4jbbApk
🟢 bit.ly/494Qd4l
@rawfury.bsky.social @spookydoorway.bsky.social @blakemanorgame.bsky.social @bloody-disgusting.com
G.O.T.Y. '25-Part 2:
🍎 apple.co/4jbbApk
🟢 bit.ly/494Qd4l
@rawfury.bsky.social @spookydoorway.bsky.social @blakemanorgame.bsky.social @bloody-disgusting.com
Did my top 10 horror games on @saferoompod.bsky.social but here's my non-horror faves for 2025.
10 To a T
9 Ball X Pit
8 Citizen Sleeper 2
7 Rematch
6 Battlefield 6
5 Baby Steps
4 Donkey Kong Bananza
3 Lumines Arise
2 Clair Obscur
1 Blue Prince
10 To a T
9 Ball X Pit
8 Citizen Sleeper 2
7 Rematch
6 Battlefield 6
5 Baby Steps
4 Donkey Kong Bananza
3 Lumines Arise
2 Clair Obscur
1 Blue Prince
December 31, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Did my top 10 horror games on @saferoompod.bsky.social but here's my non-horror faves for 2025.
10 To a T
9 Ball X Pit
8 Citizen Sleeper 2
7 Rematch
6 Battlefield 6
5 Baby Steps
4 Donkey Kong Bananza
3 Lumines Arise
2 Clair Obscur
1 Blue Prince
10 To a T
9 Ball X Pit
8 Citizen Sleeper 2
7 Rematch
6 Battlefield 6
5 Baby Steps
4 Donkey Kong Bananza
3 Lumines Arise
2 Clair Obscur
1 Blue Prince
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Arsenal 4 - Aston Villa 1
December 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Arsenal 4 - Aston Villa 1
My Top 10 albums of 2025.
10 Banshee - Fables
9 Lady Gaga - Mayhem
8 Vukovi - My God Has Got a Gun
7 Magnolia Park - Vamp
6 Wu Tang Clan - Samson TBS
5 Nova Twins - Parasites & Butterflies
4 Alex G - Headlights
3 Orville Peck - Appaloosa
2 Ashnikko - Smoochies
1 Sinners Soundtrack
10 Banshee - Fables
9 Lady Gaga - Mayhem
8 Vukovi - My God Has Got a Gun
7 Magnolia Park - Vamp
6 Wu Tang Clan - Samson TBS
5 Nova Twins - Parasites & Butterflies
4 Alex G - Headlights
3 Orville Peck - Appaloosa
2 Ashnikko - Smoochies
1 Sinners Soundtrack
December 30, 2025 at 9:41 AM
My Top 10 albums of 2025.
10 Banshee - Fables
9 Lady Gaga - Mayhem
8 Vukovi - My God Has Got a Gun
7 Magnolia Park - Vamp
6 Wu Tang Clan - Samson TBS
5 Nova Twins - Parasites & Butterflies
4 Alex G - Headlights
3 Orville Peck - Appaloosa
2 Ashnikko - Smoochies
1 Sinners Soundtrack
10 Banshee - Fables
9 Lady Gaga - Mayhem
8 Vukovi - My God Has Got a Gun
7 Magnolia Park - Vamp
6 Wu Tang Clan - Samson TBS
5 Nova Twins - Parasites & Butterflies
4 Alex G - Headlights
3 Orville Peck - Appaloosa
2 Ashnikko - Smoochies
1 Sinners Soundtrack
Saw Marty Supreme last night and wow, phenomenal stuff.
Thought Sinners was walking it for 2025, but here comes a destructive narcissist and his ping pong dream.
#moviesky
Thought Sinners was walking it for 2025, but here comes a destructive narcissist and his ping pong dream.
#moviesky
A ★★★★★ review of Marty Supreme (2025)
Days before the end of 2025, my movie of the year arrives. Cascades of chaos born from a narcissistic confidence and a ridiculous level of skill. That could describe the film, the director, or the sta...
boxd.it
December 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Saw Marty Supreme last night and wow, phenomenal stuff.
Thought Sinners was walking it for 2025, but here comes a destructive narcissist and his ping pong dream.
#moviesky
Thought Sinners was walking it for 2025, but here comes a destructive narcissist and his ping pong dream.
#moviesky
My festive treat has been Ball X Pit. Moreish stuff punctuated by a hypnotic rhythm in gameplay and sound. Bits of several games I really like in there too.
December 26, 2025 at 9:51 PM
My festive treat has been Ball X Pit. Moreish stuff punctuated by a hypnotic rhythm in gameplay and sound. Bits of several games I really like in there too.
Apparently it's #LetterboxdFriday. I had genuinely forgotten what day of the week it was.
Anyway, a #LastFourWatched!
Monsters and Music.
Merriment and Murder.
Brewers and Beavers.
Jack Black and a White Christmas.
#moviesky
Anyway, a #LastFourWatched!
Monsters and Music.
Merriment and Murder.
Brewers and Beavers.
Jack Black and a White Christmas.
#moviesky
December 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Apparently it's #LetterboxdFriday. I had genuinely forgotten what day of the week it was.
Anyway, a #LastFourWatched!
Monsters and Music.
Merriment and Murder.
Brewers and Beavers.
Jack Black and a White Christmas.
#moviesky
Anyway, a #LastFourWatched!
Monsters and Music.
Merriment and Murder.
Brewers and Beavers.
Jack Black and a White Christmas.
#moviesky
A rewatch of Sinners with my son to cap Christmas Day. That film simply must win all the awards baubles in 2026.
December 26, 2025 at 1:13 AM
A rewatch of Sinners with my son to cap Christmas Day. That film simply must win all the awards baubles in 2026.
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Hear why The Drifter was one of @neilbolt.bsky.social & @notfunnyj.bsky.social favorite point and click horror games of 2025!
Games of the Year 2025: Part 2:
🍎 apple.co/4jbbApk
🟢 bit.ly/494Qd4l
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social @barney.powerhoof.com @dave.powerhoof.com
Games of the Year 2025: Part 2:
🍎 apple.co/4jbbApk
🟢 bit.ly/494Qd4l
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social @barney.powerhoof.com @dave.powerhoof.com
December 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Hear why The Drifter was one of @neilbolt.bsky.social & @notfunnyj.bsky.social favorite point and click horror games of 2025!
Games of the Year 2025: Part 2:
🍎 apple.co/4jbbApk
🟢 bit.ly/494Qd4l
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social @barney.powerhoof.com @dave.powerhoof.com
Games of the Year 2025: Part 2:
🍎 apple.co/4jbbApk
🟢 bit.ly/494Qd4l
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social @barney.powerhoof.com @dave.powerhoof.com
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A few of us got together at @gamewatcher.com to vote for our 2025 favorites. Here's the result: www.gamewatcher.com/news/the-bes...
The Best Games of 2025 | GameWatcher
Another year has gone by, and it's been one full of surprises and discoveries when it comes to new video game releases. These are our picks for the best games of 2025 and GOTY after much deliberation.
www.gamewatcher.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
A few of us got together at @gamewatcher.com to vote for our 2025 favorites. Here's the result: www.gamewatcher.com/news/the-bes...
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Tune in to hear why Vile: Exhumed from @dirtlord77.bsky.social was a top five game of the year for both @neilbolt.bsky.social & @notfunnyj.bsky.social !
Games of the Year 2025: Part 2:
🍎 apple.co/4jbbApk
🟢 bit.ly/494Qd4l
@bloodyfm.bsky.social @bloody-disgusting.com @dreadxp.bsky.social
Games of the Year 2025: Part 2:
🍎 apple.co/4jbbApk
🟢 bit.ly/494Qd4l
@bloodyfm.bsky.social @bloody-disgusting.com @dreadxp.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Tune in to hear why Vile: Exhumed from @dirtlord77.bsky.social was a top five game of the year for both @neilbolt.bsky.social & @notfunnyj.bsky.social !
Games of the Year 2025: Part 2:
🍎 apple.co/4jbbApk
🟢 bit.ly/494Qd4l
@bloodyfm.bsky.social @bloody-disgusting.com @dreadxp.bsky.social
Games of the Year 2025: Part 2:
🍎 apple.co/4jbbApk
🟢 bit.ly/494Qd4l
@bloodyfm.bsky.social @bloody-disgusting.com @dreadxp.bsky.social
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I really loved this game, for fans of Nigel Kneale, Lovecraft, Algernon Blackwood and others of that sort. Tons of atmosphere. Can't beat this deal, either.
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a whopping 55% off in the Steam Winter Sale!
Inspired by movies such as The Wicker Man & the works of M.R. James, with a little pinch of Twin Peaks and Lovecraft - our folk horror adventure is the perfect play for Christmas!
store.steampowered.com/app/1182310/...
Inspired by movies such as The Wicker Man & the works of M.R. James, with a little pinch of Twin Peaks and Lovecraft - our folk horror adventure is the perfect play for Christmas!
store.steampowered.com/app/1182310/...
December 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I really loved this game, for fans of Nigel Kneale, Lovecraft, Algernon Blackwood and others of that sort. Tons of atmosphere. Can't beat this deal, either.
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If you have enjoyed these horrifying chats, please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, as it helps the show to continue to grow!
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🟢 bit.ly/4mgIpRz
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Safe Room
Video Games Podcast · Updated Weekly · Safe Room is your ultimate destination for spine-chilling discussions on all things horror video games. Hosted by Neil Bolt and Jay Krieger, the duo dive deep in...
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December 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
If you have enjoyed these horrifying chats, please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, as it helps the show to continue to grow!
🍎 apple.co/46gwDR6
🟢 bit.ly/4mgIpRz
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Hear all about why Luto from @brokenbird.bsky.social made @neilbolt.bsky.social GOTY '25 list!
Games of the Year 2025: Part 2:
🍎 apple.co/4jbbApk
🟢 bit.ly/494Qd4l
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social
Games of the Year 2025: Part 2:
🍎 apple.co/4jbbApk
🟢 bit.ly/494Qd4l
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social
December 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Hear all about why Luto from @brokenbird.bsky.social made @neilbolt.bsky.social GOTY '25 list!
Games of the Year 2025: Part 2:
🍎 apple.co/4jbbApk
🟢 bit.ly/494Qd4l
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social
Games of the Year 2025: Part 2:
🍎 apple.co/4jbbApk
🟢 bit.ly/494Qd4l
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social
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i had to drop what i was doing to make this
December 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
i had to drop what i was doing to make this