Richard Lee Byers
@richardleebyers.bsky.social
Writer (of fantasy and horror, mainly.) Books, short stories, screenplays, and graphic novels. RPG gamer, longtime (albeit former) fencer.
I watched a pretty good cosmic horror movie called PROJECT MKHEXE. I thought it worth mentioning because I'd never heard of the film until Prime recommended it as one of those "Movies We Think You'll Like." I figured other cosmic horror fans might not have heard of it either.
November 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I watched a pretty good cosmic horror movie called PROJECT MKHEXE. I thought it worth mentioning because I'd never heard of the film until Prime recommended it as one of those "Movies We Think You'll Like." I figured other cosmic horror fans might not have heard of it either.
I saw Del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN. It's very good. My one caveat would be that, while there are some tweaks, it's pretty much the story you know. So don't go expecting any big surprises.
November 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I saw Del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN. It's very good. My one caveat would be that, while there are some tweaks, it's pretty much the story you know. So don't go expecting any big surprises.
Halloween being nearly upon us, here's a little something to get you in the mood.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDrS...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDrS...
Swingrowers - I'm Gonna Scare the Pants off You! (Official MV) #halloween #electroswing
YouTube video by Freshly Squeezed
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October 30, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Halloween being nearly upon us, here's a little something to get you in the mood.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDrS...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDrS...
Whatever you think of the Prez, he's good at symbolism. The destruction of the White House is the perfect image to represent his time in office.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
PHOTOS: White House starts East Wing demolition to build Trump's ballroom
The Republican president has said he's adding a 90,000-square-foot ballroom because the East Room, the largest room in the White House with an approximately 200-person capacity, is too small.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Whatever you think of the Prez, he's good at symbolism. The destruction of the White House is the perfect image to represent his time in office.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
In spite of the shutdown and all that bail-out money going to Argentina, it's good to know the Federal government still pays for programs that truly matter.
theonion.com/secretary-of...
theonion.com/secretary-of...
Secretary Of The Macabre Unveils Initiative To Fill Nation’s Empty Eye Sockets With Maggots
WASHINGTON—In remarks delivered to the White House press corps, the U.S. Secretary of the Macabre unveiled a new departmental initiative Friday that aims to fill the nation’s empty eye sockets with fe...
theonion.com
October 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
In spite of the shutdown and all that bail-out money going to Argentina, it's good to know the Federal government still pays for programs that truly matter.
theonion.com/secretary-of...
theonion.com/secretary-of...
I reserved a hotel room for Dragon Con 2026. I don't know if the con will accept my Guest application, but if they do, then by God, I've got a convenient place to stay at the convention rate.
October 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I reserved a hotel room for Dragon Con 2026. I don't know if the con will accept my Guest application, but if they do, then by God, I've got a convenient place to stay at the convention rate.
So the Prez just got the new Covid vaccine? Where does this leave RFK Jr.? Why did the Prez appoint him in the first place if they disagree on fundamental matters of health?
It's confusing. I take comfort in the fact that I'm not as confused as the Prez and RFK Jr. seem to be.
It's confusing. I take comfort in the fact that I'm not as confused as the Prez and RFK Jr. seem to be.
October 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM
So the Prez just got the new Covid vaccine? Where does this leave RFK Jr.? Why did the Prez appoint him in the first place if they disagree on fundamental matters of health?
It's confusing. I take comfort in the fact that I'm not as confused as the Prez and RFK Jr. seem to be.
It's confusing. I take comfort in the fact that I'm not as confused as the Prez and RFK Jr. seem to be.
It's sad how quickly you lose muscle tone when you're old. I skipped the gym for a week and a half and returned today. My workout was challenging, and I didn't enjoy the session.
October 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's sad how quickly you lose muscle tone when you're old. I skipped the gym for a week and a half and returned today. My workout was challenging, and I didn't enjoy the session.
Trump: ‘Another Thing Epstein And I Never Did Is Play Nude Charades’
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September 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Thanks to all the volunteers, attendees, hotel staff, and my fellow guests for another great Necronomicon in Tampa.
September 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Thanks to all the volunteers, attendees, hotel staff, and my fellow guests for another great Necronomicon in Tampa.
I watched BALLERINA on Starz. I think a number of the characters should have shopped where John Wick does and bought one of those impenetrable armor suits.
September 26, 2025 at 3:27 AM
I watched BALLERINA on Starz. I think a number of the characters should have shopped where John Wick does and bought one of those impenetrable armor suits.
I'll be a Guest at the Necronomicon SF convention in Tampa 9/26-9/28. I hope some of you will check out the event.
necrofl.org
necrofl.org
Necronomicon
Necronomicon
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September 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I'll be a Guest at the Necronomicon SF convention in Tampa 9/26-9/28. I hope some of you will check out the event.
necrofl.org
necrofl.org
The US needs to move on from the Kirk murder. We need a woke event so outrageous, so profound and heinous, that MAGA will forget all about Kirk. I wonder if Cracker Barrel would consider changing their logo again.
September 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The US needs to move on from the Kirk murder. We need a woke event so outrageous, so profound and heinous, that MAGA will forget all about Kirk. I wonder if Cracker Barrel would consider changing their logo again.
There a movie on STARZ called (I think) BATTLE OF THE UNDEAD, and the description includes a phrase I've never run across before: "A ragtag band of robots."
I may have to watch just to see the ragtag band in action.
I may have to watch just to see the ragtag band in action.
September 16, 2025 at 2:55 AM
There a movie on STARZ called (I think) BATTLE OF THE UNDEAD, and the description includes a phrase I've never run across before: "A ragtag band of robots."
I may have to watch just to see the ragtag band in action.
I may have to watch just to see the ragtag band in action.
I see reports that Tyler Robinson is "refusing to cooperate" with the authorities.
Come on, authorities! The guy turned himself in, right? You should expect to do a LITTLE work.
Come on, authorities! The guy turned himself in, right? You should expect to do a LITTLE work.
September 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I see reports that Tyler Robinson is "refusing to cooperate" with the authorities.
Come on, authorities! The guy turned himself in, right? You should expect to do a LITTLE work.
Come on, authorities! The guy turned himself in, right? You should expect to do a LITTLE work.
Periodically I get Junk email for a lovely young woman (probably really a bot, but let's pretend) offering wild, passionate sex that goes on and on all night.
Ladies, I'm still functional, but I'm old. You should keep that in mind when setting your expectations.
Ladies, I'm still functional, but I'm old. You should keep that in mind when setting your expectations.
September 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Periodically I get Junk email for a lovely young woman (probably really a bot, but let's pretend) offering wild, passionate sex that goes on and on all night.
Ladies, I'm still functional, but I'm old. You should keep that in mind when setting your expectations.
Ladies, I'm still functional, but I'm old. You should keep that in mind when setting your expectations.
From the way Season 2 of WEDNESDAY ended, it looks like they might be planning a Season 3. I thought it was going to be 2 and done, but I'd be glad to be mistaken.
September 4, 2025 at 3:57 AM
From the way Season 2 of WEDNESDAY ended, it looks like they might be planning a Season 3. I thought it was going to be 2 and done, but I'd be glad to be mistaken.
Peacock opines that since I watched TWiSTED METAL, I should watch BRING IT ON. I'm not sure of the logic here. Is there a lot of high-speed vehicular carnage in BRING IT ON?
August 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Peacock opines that since I watched TWiSTED METAL, I should watch BRING IT ON. I'm not sure of the logic here. Is there a lot of high-speed vehicular carnage in BRING IT ON?
As previously noted, I deplore the recent trend of turning children's characters into horror-movie slashers. But I nonetheless came up with the perfect tag line for when they get around to the Flintstones. Just imagine the poster:
NIGHT OF THE FLINTSTONES
You're Yabba-Dabba-DOOMED!
NIGHT OF THE FLINTSTONES
You're Yabba-Dabba-DOOMED!
August 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
As previously noted, I deplore the recent trend of turning children's characters into horror-movie slashers. But I nonetheless came up with the perfect tag line for when they get around to the Flintstones. Just imagine the poster:
NIGHT OF THE FLINTSTONES
You're Yabba-Dabba-DOOMED!
NIGHT OF THE FLINTSTONES
You're Yabba-Dabba-DOOMED!
The descriptions of many of the horror movies on Amazon Prime tell us the characters have gone to a house with a "terrible secret." Just once, I'd like to see a movie where the characters go to a house with a mildly annoying secret. Like the roof over the porch leaks or something.
August 26, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The descriptions of many of the horror movies on Amazon Prime tell us the characters have gone to a house with a "terrible secret." Just once, I'd like to see a movie where the characters go to a house with a mildly annoying secret. Like the roof over the porch leaks or something.
In light of all the recent furor over AI, I thought it appropriate to share this link.
theonion.com/pros-and-con...
theonion.com/pros-and-con...
Pros And Cons Of Using AI For Schoolwork
As millions of students across the U.S. return to the classes, schools and universities are struggling to establish consistent policies regarding the use of AI. The Onion examines the pros and cons of...
theonion.com
August 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
In light of all the recent furor over AI, I thought it appropriate to share this link.
theonion.com/pros-and-con...
theonion.com/pros-and-con...
Until I see a radical change in the Administration's policies, it's going to be hard for me to believe the Prez is all that worried about going to Hell.
August 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Until I see a radical change in the Administration's policies, it's going to be hard for me to believe the Prez is all that worried about going to Hell.
You know I think things are getting serious in the US when I donate money in response to a political email. Granted, it was a very small amount of money, but still.
August 19, 2025 at 8:05 PM
You know I think things are getting serious in the US when I donate money in response to a political email. Granted, it was a very small amount of money, but still.