vanessa maki
@theblackbuffy.bsky.social
blerd, bi (she/her), horror & anime weirdo, writer/critic, author of "girlhouse", artist, aew sicko, contributor for @butwhytho.net etc, chronically ill + mentally ill
find my portfolio here: https://www.clippings.me/vanessamaki
find my portfolio here: https://www.clippings.me/vanessamaki
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vanessa maki
@theblackbuffy.bsky.social
· Dec 20
girlhouse
Ash has longed for freedom for herself and the other captured girls. Fortunately, her time has come for bloody revenge and escape.Indulge in vanessa maki's debut extreme horror short story.Leave a rev...
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reminding folks that i released my extreme horror debut in november, it's also available on godless now, & you can leave reviews on storygraph + goodreads. supporting indie authors, especially those of who are marginalized is so important!
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This week’s newsletter includes 💀
• Celebration of Black Horror, including personal faves like Ganja & Hess and Black Box
• Creator’s Corner spotlighting the great, @theblackbuffy.bsky.social
• Trailers for Exit 8 and Crazy Old Lady
+ more!
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• Celebration of Black Horror, including personal faves like Ganja & Hess and Black Box
• Creator’s Corner spotlighting the great, @theblackbuffy.bsky.social
• Trailers for Exit 8 and Crazy Old Lady
+ more!
Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!
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The latest horror news, reviews, trailers, giveaways, film screenings, interviews and more.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:53 PM
This week’s newsletter includes 💀
• Celebration of Black Horror, including personal faves like Ganja & Hess and Black Box
• Creator’s Corner spotlighting the great, @theblackbuffy.bsky.social
• Trailers for Exit 8 and Crazy Old Lady
+ more!
Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!
horrorverse.net
• Celebration of Black Horror, including personal faves like Ganja & Hess and Black Box
• Creator’s Corner spotlighting the great, @theblackbuffy.bsky.social
• Trailers for Exit 8 and Crazy Old Lady
+ more!
Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!
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Today, do La Zona Muerta and the TV Funhouse collide?
Well, no, not really, but I did have some cynical thoughts re: MJF's FIERY HEAT DEATH, dumb, manufactured horniness and the lameness of the same overbooked finishes used over and over again at
lazonamuerta.net/2026/02/05/m...
Well, no, not really, but I did have some cynical thoughts re: MJF's FIERY HEAT DEATH, dumb, manufactured horniness and the lameness of the same overbooked finishes used over and over again at
lazonamuerta.net/2026/02/05/m...
More Dangerous Than Dynamite: Sounds like work
I had mentally prepared a rant (and I suspect we’ll get to it) as last evening’s Dynamite progressed but it was somewhat derailed by the events that transpired at the end of the show; M…
lazonamuerta.net
February 5, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Today, do La Zona Muerta and the TV Funhouse collide?
Well, no, not really, but I did have some cynical thoughts re: MJF's FIERY HEAT DEATH, dumb, manufactured horniness and the lameness of the same overbooked finishes used over and over again at
lazonamuerta.net/2026/02/05/m...
Well, no, not really, but I did have some cynical thoughts re: MJF's FIERY HEAT DEATH, dumb, manufactured horniness and the lameness of the same overbooked finishes used over and over again at
lazonamuerta.net/2026/02/05/m...
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Last ask for shares for the night. Calling it a night early because my doctor gave me a serious talk about my stress levels, blood pressure & sleep cycle
Now I have to have blood pressure checks once a week for a bit w/the nurses & track my sleep pattern 😩
$19/$5500
$5,481 to go. Thank you 💛
Now I have to have blood pressure checks once a week for a bit w/the nurses & track my sleep pattern 😩
$19/$5500
$5,481 to go. Thank you 💛
Good morning y’all. We had to delete our GoFundMe since PLAID would not connect to our account
This will hopefully get us through til April when supposedly his hours should increase. This will help us avoid eviction & repossession
PayPal @ KimberlySession
Venmo @ Kimberly-Piper-24
0/$5500
This will hopefully get us through til April when supposedly his hours should increase. This will help us avoid eviction & repossession
PayPal @ KimberlySession
Venmo @ Kimberly-Piper-24
0/$5500
February 5, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Last ask for shares for the night. Calling it a night early because my doctor gave me a serious talk about my stress levels, blood pressure & sleep cycle
Now I have to have blood pressure checks once a week for a bit w/the nurses & track my sleep pattern 😩
$19/$5500
$5,481 to go. Thank you 💛
Now I have to have blood pressure checks once a week for a bit w/the nurses & track my sleep pattern 😩
$19/$5500
$5,481 to go. Thank you 💛
i'm gonna be that person by saying a facial expression doesn't dissipate someone being totally silent/not vocal at all about the shit going on, but that's just me. anyway, yeah, fuck 🧊
February 5, 2026 at 7:22 AM
i'm gonna be that person by saying a facial expression doesn't dissipate someone being totally silent/not vocal at all about the shit going on, but that's just me. anyway, yeah, fuck 🧊
consistent predictability isn't always a good thing. nor is it always good storytelling *🎤 drop*
#aewdynamite #wrestlesky
#aewdynamite #wrestlesky
February 5, 2026 at 2:34 AM
consistent predictability isn't always a good thing. nor is it always good storytelling *🎤 drop*
#aewdynamite #wrestlesky
#aewdynamite #wrestlesky
aggressively stupid thing for him to say, but that's nothing new lmaoo
lmao i'm sorry is mjf really trying to say he's from the streets of new york YOU ARE FROM PLAINVIEW #aewdynamite
February 5, 2026 at 1:57 AM
aggressively stupid thing for him to say, but that's nothing new lmaoo
February 5, 2026 at 1:40 AM
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February 4, 2026 at 3:38 PM
people are assigning "go away heat" to the wrong wrestler, clearly 💀
Someone said Yuta has go away heat and I just .... Nope, that's bait
February 4, 2026 at 1:11 AM
people are assigning "go away heat" to the wrong wrestler, clearly 💀
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Yeah I didn’t care for his “love thy neighbor” bullshit answer but then again he’s a cis guy from the south who is progressive for the most part and blind spots in some.
Idk I just don’t like it. Personal reasons.
Idk I just don’t like it. Personal reasons.
February 3, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Yeah I didn’t care for his “love thy neighbor” bullshit answer but then again he’s a cis guy from the south who is progressive for the most part and blind spots in some.
Idk I just don’t like it. Personal reasons.
Idk I just don’t like it. Personal reasons.
sure, hanger's apology was better than most would have been in his predicament. however, he's been secretly on my "side eye list" for a hot minute. & this whole thing certainly isn't removing him from it. this is just a reminder that some folks are gonna disappoint you
#aew #wrestlesky
#aew #wrestlesky
February 3, 2026 at 9:56 PM
sure, hanger's apology was better than most would have been in his predicament. however, he's been secretly on my "side eye list" for a hot minute. & this whole thing certainly isn't removing him from it. this is just a reminder that some folks are gonna disappoint you
#aew #wrestlesky
#aew #wrestlesky
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If you're on your thousandth rewatch of an old favorite, we're not judging. But if you're looking to branch out with some underappreciated slashers, we've got you covered with some potentially new-to-you recommendations.
8 More Underrated Slashers That Deserve Your Attention Right Now
If you're on your thousandth rewatch of an old favorite, we're not judging. But if you're looking to branch out with some underappreciated slashers, we've got you covered with some potentially new-to-you recommendations.
dlvr.it
January 31, 2026 at 2:04 PM
If you're on your thousandth rewatch of an old favorite, we're not judging. But if you're looking to branch out with some underappreciated slashers, we've got you covered with some potentially new-to-you recommendations.
peep this lovely listicle i wrote some time back! i love being able to highlight underrated horror in general. so check out the list!!
#horrorsky
#horrorsky
If you're on your thousandth rewatch of an old favorite, we're not judging. But if you're looking to branch out with some underappreciated slashers, we've got you covered with some potentially new-to-you recommendations.
8 More Underrated Slashers That Deserve Your Attention Right Now
If you're on your thousandth rewatch of an old favorite, we're not judging. But if you're looking to branch out with some underappreciated slashers, we've got you covered with some potentially new-to-you recommendations.
dlvr.it
February 2, 2026 at 5:10 PM
peep this lovely listicle i wrote some time back! i love being able to highlight underrated horror in general. so check out the list!!
#horrorsky
#horrorsky
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We are so happy to have @theblackbuffy.bsky.social on the team!
say hello to one of the new contributors to @macabredaily.bsky.social aka me. first piece that's gone up is this one & it's a review for jon athan's "DO NOT DISTURB" series. check it out:
www.macabredaily.com/articles/pap...
#horror #extremehorror #booksky
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#horror #extremehorror #booksky
February 2, 2026 at 4:51 PM
We are so happy to have @theblackbuffy.bsky.social on the team!
say hello to one of the new contributors to @macabredaily.bsky.social aka me. first piece that's gone up is this one & it's a review for jon athan's "DO NOT DISTURB" series. check it out:
www.macabredaily.com/articles/pap...
#horror #extremehorror #booksky
www.macabredaily.com/articles/pap...
#horror #extremehorror #booksky
February 2, 2026 at 4:03 PM
say hello to one of the new contributors to @macabredaily.bsky.social aka me. first piece that's gone up is this one & it's a review for jon athan's "DO NOT DISTURB" series. check it out:
www.macabredaily.com/articles/pap...
#horror #extremehorror #booksky
www.macabredaily.com/articles/pap...
#horror #extremehorror #booksky
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I’ve done many drugs in my life, but nothing hits like “Rowling is in the Epstein files”
February 1, 2026 at 9:06 PM
I’ve done many drugs in my life, but nothing hits like “Rowling is in the Epstein files”
considering it's #bhm, i thought why not bring this back for folks who may not have read it before!
#aew
#aew
first article i've ever written about wrestling and it's a heavy hitter. i didn't hold back about being an AEW fan. & i dove into something that's very important to me as a black wrestling fan for @butwhytho.net. check it out below!
butwhytho.net/2025/02/aew-...
#wrestlesky #aew #wrestling
butwhytho.net/2025/02/aew-...
#wrestlesky #aew #wrestling
AEW Showcases Its Black Wrestlers Like No Other Company
Rather than AEW's Black wrestlers being restricted and limited to potentially harmful gimmicks, they're allowed to mold their personas as they see fit.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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happy #BHM, remember to celebrate black folks in front of & behind the screen in the horror world. check out my recent @butwhytho.net listicle of some of the best black horror directors!
butwhytho.net/2025/02/blac...
#horror #horrorsky #filmsky
butwhytho.net/2025/02/blac...
#horror #horrorsky #filmsky
February 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
happy #BHM, remember to celebrate black folks in front of & behind the screen in the horror world. check out my recent @butwhytho.net listicle of some of the best black horror directors!
butwhytho.net/2025/02/blac...
#horror #horrorsky #filmsky
butwhytho.net/2025/02/blac...
#horror #horrorsky #filmsky
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need some horror recs with notable black women characters in them? check out my latest for @peliplat.bsky.social 🔪
#horror #horrorsky
www.peliplat.com/en/article/1...
#horror #horrorsky
www.peliplat.com/en/article/1...
8 2010s-2020s Horror Movies with Notable Black Characters (Women Edition) | Peliplat
Discussing representation in horror should be incredibly commonplace by now, in fact it should be encouraged more and more. Seeing representation across genres,
www.peliplat.com
October 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
need some horror recs with notable black women characters in them? check out my latest for @peliplat.bsky.social 🔪
#horror #horrorsky
www.peliplat.com/en/article/1...
#horror #horrorsky
www.peliplat.com/en/article/1...
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Great piece you should read even if you don't care about or watch AEW. Maybe Vanessa's words will change that!
Timeless Toni Storm is a legit revolution for queer performers. She delivers representation that mainstream professional wrestling in America has needed for a long, long time. #AEW 🤼
Timeless Toni Storm is a legit revolution for queer performers. She delivers representation that mainstream professional wrestling in America has needed for a long, long time. #AEW 🤼
i'm back with another wrestling piece. & this time it's about our fave timeless wrestler + her impact as an openly queer (in kayfabe and shoot) wrestler. many of us queer #aew sickos appreciate toni. so i thought i'd write about her for @popheist.com
#wrestlesky
popheist.com/aew-toni-sto...
#wrestlesky
popheist.com/aew-toni-sto...
Toni Storm and the Importance of Sapphic Representation
With Toni Storm, queer wrestling fans are able to feel safe — as well as get a few chuckles in — when she’s onscreen.
popheist.com
February 1, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Great piece you should read even if you don't care about or watch AEW. Maybe Vanessa's words will change that!
Timeless Toni Storm is a legit revolution for queer performers. She delivers representation that mainstream professional wrestling in America has needed for a long, long time. #AEW 🤼
Timeless Toni Storm is a legit revolution for queer performers. She delivers representation that mainstream professional wrestling in America has needed for a long, long time. #AEW 🤼
kyle vs ciampa should be interesting. certainly moreso than doing kyle vs briscoe, again
#aewcollision
#aewcollision
February 1, 2026 at 2:21 AM
kyle vs ciampa should be interesting. certainly moreso than doing kyle vs briscoe, again
#aewcollision
#aewcollision
gonna boost this because i can
i'm back with another wrestling piece. & this time it's about our fave timeless wrestler + her impact as an openly queer (in kayfabe and shoot) wrestler. many of us queer #aew sickos appreciate toni. so i thought i'd write about her for @popheist.com
#wrestlesky
popheist.com/aew-toni-sto...
#wrestlesky
popheist.com/aew-toni-sto...
Toni Storm and the Importance of Sapphic Representation
With Toni Storm, queer wrestling fans are able to feel safe — as well as get a few chuckles in — when she’s onscreen.
popheist.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:52 PM
gonna boost this because i can
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REVIEW: ‘Infirmary (2026)’ Will Unsettle You
REVIEW: ‘Infirmary (2026)’ Will Unsettle You
Infirmary (2026) makes it obvious early on that there is no happy ending; we're left to wonder just how horrible an outcome awaits.
The post REVIEW: ‘Infirmary (2026)’ Will Unsettle You appeared first on But Why Tho?.
dlvr.it
January 17, 2026 at 9:24 PM