Tori Potenza (she/they)
@theneonbanshee.bsky.social
Programmer for Brooklyn Horror Fest, Writer, Critic, Cronen-Babe, Horror Academic, a body horror.
https://direct.me/vpotenza
https://direct.me/vpotenza
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Gosh there are so many writers that constantly make me think "fuck - what a privilege to read this"
@blondekwaidan.bsky.social
@blsaycewrites.bsky.social
@bjcolangelo.bsky.social
@momoshaty.bsky.social
@theneonbanshee.bsky.social
@sharai.bsky.social
@psycstar.bsky.social
So many more too
@blondekwaidan.bsky.social
@blsaycewrites.bsky.social
@bjcolangelo.bsky.social
@momoshaty.bsky.social
@theneonbanshee.bsky.social
@sharai.bsky.social
@psycstar.bsky.social
So many more too
hey who's your favorite writer working in horror commentary & cultural criticism?
February 6, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Gosh there are so many writers that constantly make me think "fuck - what a privilege to read this"
@blondekwaidan.bsky.social
@blsaycewrites.bsky.social
@bjcolangelo.bsky.social
@momoshaty.bsky.social
@theneonbanshee.bsky.social
@sharai.bsky.social
@psycstar.bsky.social
So many more too
@blondekwaidan.bsky.social
@blsaycewrites.bsky.social
@bjcolangelo.bsky.social
@momoshaty.bsky.social
@theneonbanshee.bsky.social
@sharai.bsky.social
@psycstar.bsky.social
So many more too
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This is so incredibly kind and I adore @emilyhughes.bsky.social’s work! I’d have to recommend:
@sharai.bsky.social
@andrewpope.bsky.social
@antbit.projectedfigures.com
@xghorror.bsky.social
@bavalamp.bsky.social
@horrornonna.com
@theneonbanshee.bsky.social
@blondekwaidan.bsky.social
@sharai.bsky.social
@andrewpope.bsky.social
@antbit.projectedfigures.com
@xghorror.bsky.social
@bavalamp.bsky.social
@horrornonna.com
@theneonbanshee.bsky.social
@blondekwaidan.bsky.social
hey who's your favorite writer working in horror commentary & cultural criticism?
February 6, 2026 at 6:08 PM
This is so incredibly kind and I adore @emilyhughes.bsky.social’s work! I’d have to recommend:
@sharai.bsky.social
@andrewpope.bsky.social
@antbit.projectedfigures.com
@xghorror.bsky.social
@bavalamp.bsky.social
@horrornonna.com
@theneonbanshee.bsky.social
@blondekwaidan.bsky.social
@sharai.bsky.social
@andrewpope.bsky.social
@antbit.projectedfigures.com
@xghorror.bsky.social
@bavalamp.bsky.social
@horrornonna.com
@theneonbanshee.bsky.social
@blondekwaidan.bsky.social
Sup Bsky. Keep forgetting you’re a thing.
December 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Sup Bsky. Keep forgetting you’re a thing.
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I had to start somewhere because I am drowning in receipts. Here’s why I quit though:
buymeacoffee.com/sharai/why-i...
buymeacoffee.com/sharai/why-i...
Why I Quit My Job With Nothing Lined Up — Sharai Bohannon
Post by Sharai Bohannon
buymeacoffee.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I had to start somewhere because I am drowning in receipts. Here’s why I quit though:
buymeacoffee.com/sharai/why-i...
buymeacoffee.com/sharai/why-i...
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Freelancing in this field - writing about movies at all - is a tough racket. No one’s getting rich and most folks are struggling. If you’re hiring them, that should be your starting point. No need to make their lives harder.
Anyway, excited to have Sharai make her Fango print debut this winter 🖤❄️
Anyway, excited to have Sharai make her Fango print debut this winter 🖤❄️
I had to start somewhere because I am drowning in receipts. Here’s why I quit though:
buymeacoffee.com/sharai/why-i...
buymeacoffee.com/sharai/why-i...
Why I Quit My Job With Nothing Lined Up — Sharai Bohannon
Post by Sharai Bohannon
buymeacoffee.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Freelancing in this field - writing about movies at all - is a tough racket. No one’s getting rich and most folks are struggling. If you’re hiring them, that should be your starting point. No need to make their lives harder.
Anyway, excited to have Sharai make her Fango print debut this winter 🖤❄️
Anyway, excited to have Sharai make her Fango print debut this winter 🖤❄️
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In our commentary for 88 Films’ HELTER SKELTER, @theneonbanshee.bsky.social and I go long on Ninagawa, girly photo, the power of gyaru and the Shibuya scene, Erika Sawajiri and ‘betsu-ni’-gate, and much more. Still pinching myself that I got to be part of this release with a bestie ❤️🤍
November 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
In our commentary for 88 Films’ HELTER SKELTER, @theneonbanshee.bsky.social and I go long on Ninagawa, girly photo, the power of gyaru and the Shibuya scene, Erika Sawajiri and ‘betsu-ni’-gate, and much more. Still pinching myself that I got to be part of this release with a bestie ❤️🤍
As someone who has asked the question many times over the years “why doesn’t HELTER SKELTER have a good physical release?” I’m thrilled that 1. Now it does and 2. That I’m doing my first commentary track with my girl @blondekwaidan.bsky.social
Got 2 of my productions jobs on this list of @88films.bsky.social March releases, Mika Ninagawa's SAKURAN and HELTER SKELTER. Will bleat closer to release, but you can be sure they involve @blondekwaidan.bsky.social @theneonbanshee.bsky.social @jslaterwilliams.bsky.social @violetshrieks.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 1:48 PM
As someone who has asked the question many times over the years “why doesn’t HELTER SKELTER have a good physical release?” I’m thrilled that 1. Now it does and 2. That I’m doing my first commentary track with my girl @blondekwaidan.bsky.social
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Got 2 of my productions jobs on this list of @88films.bsky.social March releases, Mika Ninagawa's SAKURAN and HELTER SKELTER. Will bleat closer to release, but you can be sure they involve @blondekwaidan.bsky.social @theneonbanshee.bsky.social @jslaterwilliams.bsky.social @violetshrieks.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Got 2 of my productions jobs on this list of @88films.bsky.social March releases, Mika Ninagawa's SAKURAN and HELTER SKELTER. Will bleat closer to release, but you can be sure they involve @blondekwaidan.bsky.social @theneonbanshee.bsky.social @jslaterwilliams.bsky.social @violetshrieks.bsky.social
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New Episode 💻 // ASSASSINATION NATION (2018): @daddydisco.bsky.social @garrettmcdowell.bsky.social & @theneonbanshee.bsky.social fight for their lives after their secrets are exposed! Sub-genres include: coming-of-age, exploitation, social thriller • #HorrorSky
🍎: bit.ly/47WRJ9j
🟢: bit.ly/3KfFNpY
🍎: bit.ly/47WRJ9j
🟢: bit.ly/3KfFNpY
November 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
New Episode 💻 // ASSASSINATION NATION (2018): @daddydisco.bsky.social @garrettmcdowell.bsky.social & @theneonbanshee.bsky.social fight for their lives after their secrets are exposed! Sub-genres include: coming-of-age, exploitation, social thriller • #HorrorSky
🍎: bit.ly/47WRJ9j
🟢: bit.ly/3KfFNpY
🍎: bit.ly/47WRJ9j
🟢: bit.ly/3KfFNpY
Finally got to cross this one off my watchlist and I had a blast seeing it. Thanks for having me!
New Episode 💻 // ASSASSINATION NATION (2018): @daddydisco.bsky.social @garrettmcdowell.bsky.social & @theneonbanshee.bsky.social fight for their lives after their secrets are exposed! Sub-genres include: coming-of-age, exploitation, social thriller • #HorrorSky
🍎: bit.ly/47WRJ9j
🟢: bit.ly/3KfFNpY
🍎: bit.ly/47WRJ9j
🟢: bit.ly/3KfFNpY
November 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Finally got to cross this one off my watchlist and I had a blast seeing it. Thanks for having me!
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MJ's @theneonbanshee.bsky.social says, "DIE MY LOVE certainly won’t be for everyone but feels like an important watch either way."
#DieMyLove is now playing in theaters.
#DieMyLove is now playing in theaters.
DIE MY LOVE is a polarizing and essential watch — Moviejawn
by Tori Potenza, Staff Writer The way Ramsey takes an unflinching and unapologetic look at women’s madness is admirable.
www.moviejawn.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
MJ's @theneonbanshee.bsky.social says, "DIE MY LOVE certainly won’t be for everyone but feels like an important watch either way."
#DieMyLove is now playing in theaters.
#DieMyLove is now playing in theaters.
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Added to the ASSASSINATION NATION episode: @theneonbanshee.bsky.social 👊🏽
November 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Added to the ASSASSINATION NATION episode: @theneonbanshee.bsky.social 👊🏽
Happy Halloween 🎃
November 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Happy Halloween 🎃
Halfway through report:
Digging it
Digging it
Now @theneonbanshee.bsky.social is watching Rob Zombie’s Halloween 2 for the first time 💃🏻 💃🏻 💃🏻 💃🏻 ‼️
October 31, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Halfway through report:
Digging it
Digging it
This review is just so on point
Shelby Oaks review – convoluted, lore-obsessed, overly sentimental
Prepare to be sorely disappointed by Chris Stuckmann's soulless attempt to revive found footage storytelling in horror.
lwlies.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
This review is just so on point
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The Satō Vol. 1 boxset from @vinsyn.bsky.social has arrived and is - as expected - an absolute beauty. Feels surreal to be holding such a high quality release of some of his earliest films, and I’m so glad I am alive to witness such a renaissance. Keep your pervert eyes peeled for Vol. 2… 👀💕
October 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The Satō Vol. 1 boxset from @vinsyn.bsky.social has arrived and is - as expected - an absolute beauty. Feels surreal to be holding such a high quality release of some of his earliest films, and I’m so glad I am alive to witness such a renaissance. Keep your pervert eyes peeled for Vol. 2… 👀💕
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Shout out to @jlalibs.com
and @jaspersharp.bsky.social for such an amazing release, and to my babe @theneonbanshee.bsky.social for having an amazing essay onboard. Can’t wait to dive in.
and @jaspersharp.bsky.social for such an amazing release, and to my babe @theneonbanshee.bsky.social for having an amazing essay onboard. Can’t wait to dive in.
October 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Shout out to @jlalibs.com
and @jaspersharp.bsky.social for such an amazing release, and to my babe @theneonbanshee.bsky.social for having an amazing essay onboard. Can’t wait to dive in.
and @jaspersharp.bsky.social for such an amazing release, and to my babe @theneonbanshee.bsky.social for having an amazing essay onboard. Can’t wait to dive in.
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Everyone be sure to wish erotic thriller aficionado @theneonbanshee.bsky.social a happy birthday! Take a listen to her sensual analysis of Park Chan-wook’s THE HANDMAIDEN
🍎: apple.co/3SpcIcV
🟢: spoti.fi/3SAzW09
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🟢: spoti.fi/3SAzW09
October 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Everyone be sure to wish erotic thriller aficionado @theneonbanshee.bsky.social a happy birthday! Take a listen to her sensual analysis of Park Chan-wook’s THE HANDMAIDEN
🍎: apple.co/3SpcIcV
🟢: spoti.fi/3SAzW09
🍎: apple.co/3SpcIcV
🟢: spoti.fi/3SAzW09
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MJ’s Jenika McCrayer and Bash Ortega chat with @brooklynhorror.bsky.social Programmer @theneonbanshee.bsky.social about all the fangtastic happenings at this year’s film fest.
Interview: programmer Tori Potenza gabs about the 2025 Brooklyn Horror Film Festival and minority-led horror — Moviejawn
by Jenika McCrayer, Staff Writer Jenika McCrayer and Bash Ortega sat down with Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Programmer Tori Potenza to talk about what spooky delights we can expect at this year’s fe...
www.moviejawn.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
MJ’s Jenika McCrayer and Bash Ortega chat with @brooklynhorror.bsky.social Programmer @theneonbanshee.bsky.social about all the fangtastic happenings at this year’s film fest.
Thank you so much Jenika and Bash and Moviejawn for spotlighting my fest 🥰
MJ’s Jenika McCrayer and Bash Ortega chat with @brooklynhorror.bsky.social Programmer @theneonbanshee.bsky.social about all the fangtastic happenings at this year’s film fest.
Interview: programmer Tori Potenza gabs about the 2025 Brooklyn Horror Film Festival and minority-led horror — Moviejawn
by Jenika McCrayer, Staff Writer Jenika McCrayer and Bash Ortega sat down with Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Programmer Tori Potenza to talk about what spooky delights we can expect at this year’s fe...
www.moviejawn.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Thank you so much Jenika and Bash and Moviejawn for spotlighting my fest 🥰
Got to do a fun interview about how I got involved with Brooklyn Horror Film Festival and what I am excited for at the festival this year!
AUTOPSY: Why Tori Potenza heeded Brooklyn Horror Film Festival's siren call
The prolific film critic tells SENSUAL TERRORS how she became a Brooklyn Horror Film Festival programmer and why it was important to get involved — and they discuss their horror faves.
sensualterrors.substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Got to do a fun interview about how I got involved with Brooklyn Horror Film Festival and what I am excited for at the festival this year!
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MJ's @theneonbanshee.bsky.social calls SHE LOVED BLOSSOMS "a breath of fresh air".
#SheLovedBlossoms is now available to watch on demand.
#SheLovedBlossoms is now available to watch on demand.
SHE LOVED BLOSSOMS MORE is a surreal and experimental take on the mad-scientist film — Moviejawn
by Tori Potenza, Staff Writer She Loved Blossoms More is not the type of film that will provide a ton of exposition or explain its weird tech and scientific journey, but that feels like a good thin...
www.moviejawn.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
MJ's @theneonbanshee.bsky.social calls SHE LOVED BLOSSOMS "a breath of fresh air".
#SheLovedBlossoms is now available to watch on demand.
#SheLovedBlossoms is now available to watch on demand.
So lucky to be a part of this amazing release with Second Sight 😍
PEARL: LIMITED EDITION 4K UHD released Nov 17, preorder now! Featuring new and exclusive bonus material including audio commentary, cast and crew interviews and more! Plus 120-page book & 6 art cards! Std Ed also available. bit.ly/PearlLtd
September 19, 2025 at 1:44 PM
So lucky to be a part of this amazing release with Second Sight 😍
So honored to be on this beautiful release ❤️
A huge thanks to @jennferatu.bsky.social, @momoshaty.bsky.social, @theneonbanshee.bsky.social, @sirendeathcult.bsky.social, @nadinewhitney.bsky.social and everyone else who played a part in this beautiful set! ❤️🪓
PEARL: LIMITED EDITION 4K UHD released Nov 17, preorder now! Featuring new and exclusive bonus material including audio commentary, cast and crew interviews and more! Plus 120-page book & 6 art cards! Std Ed also available. bit.ly/PearlLtd
September 19, 2025 at 1:42 PM
So honored to be on this beautiful release ❤️
SO stoked I got to review the new DEMON SLAYER movie! It’s incredible of course.
Incredible animation and empathetic, character-focused stories continue to define DEMON SLAYER in the latest INFINITY CASTLE installment.
Tori Potenza @theneonbanshee.bsky.social reviews it all here.
Tori Potenza @theneonbanshee.bsky.social reviews it all here.
DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA–THE MOVIE: INFINITY CASTLE is catnip for fans of the series — Moviejawn
by Tori Potenza, Staff Writer Infinity Castle also continues to thrill us with the gorgeous animation style that made so many people fall in love with the series.
www.moviejawn.com
September 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
SO stoked I got to review the new DEMON SLAYER movie! It’s incredible of course.