Adrian Torres
@yoadriantorres.bsky.social
President of Kansas City Film Critics Circle. Critic & Writer of words at The Pitch, Neon Splatter, Boom Howdy & others. Some time host of Horrorversary. Sometimes human.
I've been lucky enough in the past decade to have more than a dozen pull quotes pop up here & there. Yet it's this one for the DEATHSTALKER remake that made my day. This film put a big dumb giddy smile on my face the whole way through, and that's something I needed in what's been a tumultuous year
November 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I've been lucky enough in the past decade to have more than a dozen pull quotes pop up here & there. Yet it's this one for the DEATHSTALKER remake that made my day. This film put a big dumb giddy smile on my face the whole way through, and that's something I needed in what's been a tumultuous year
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It's been a week...hell a month...no no a dastardly year, so I needed a break. And what better way to take a break from everything than going to the local indie theater (SCREENLAND ARMOUR) for a double feature of HALLOWEEN (1978) & TRICK 'R TREAT (2007) with good buds @nightmarejunkhead.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 2:07 AM
It's been a week...hell a month...no no a dastardly year, so I needed a break. And what better way to take a break from everything than going to the local indie theater (SCREENLAND ARMOUR) for a double feature of HALLOWEEN (1978) & TRICK 'R TREAT (2007) with good buds @nightmarejunkhead.bsky.social
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Only one day left in our Halloween sale! You can get your first month of Certified Forgotten for just a dollar, but only if you act in the next 24 hours.
Subscribe for $1 During Our Halloween Pledge Drive
Get your first month of Certified Forgotten for just $1 when you register during our first-ever Halloween pledge drive.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Only one day left in our Halloween sale! You can get your first month of Certified Forgotten for just a dollar, but only if you act in the next 24 hours.
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Our sale didn't exactly go as hoped, but I totally understand that people don't have a lot of money to support projects like this right now. That said, fuck it, gonna redo my personal budget in November to start paying for more pieces out of pocket again. We're here for a good time, not a long time.
Only one day left in our Halloween sale! You can get your first month of Certified Forgotten for just a dollar, but only if you act in the next 24 hours.
Subscribe for $1 During Our Halloween Pledge Drive
Get your first month of Certified Forgotten for just $1 when you register during our first-ever Halloween pledge drive.
certifiedforgotten.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Our sale didn't exactly go as hoped, but I totally understand that people don't have a lot of money to support projects like this right now. That said, fuck it, gonna redo my personal budget in November to start paying for more pieces out of pocket again. We're here for a good time, not a long time.
Corbin is home now. Surgery went well, but they were worried about his hydration levels & kept him for a 2nd night. He has a little onesie (sorry "body shirt" I think is the term) so he doesn't try to lick the surgery area & such. He's wobbly & lovey right now & I'm just glad he's patched up & back
October 28, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Corbin is home now. Surgery went well, but they were worried about his hydration levels & kept him for a 2nd night. He has a little onesie (sorry "body shirt" I think is the term) so he doesn't try to lick the surgery area & such. He's wobbly & lovey right now & I'm just glad he's patched up & back
After 8 hrs of no updates, my wife (who is a former Vet Tech & now works in animal ins claims) who is dealing with POTS & long covid let me know that little baby cat Corbin was being transferred to another ER to get ready for surgery, as they think he has a foreign body blockage & she's coming home.
Was just joking last week about being glad that the holidays were coming, b/c maybe there would be a slight respite from all the health issues my wife & I have been suffering from....and then our senior dog had a vestibular event & now our 1 year old cat is having to go to the ER.
2025 really sucks
2025 really sucks
October 27, 2025 at 12:12 AM
After 8 hrs of no updates, my wife (who is a former Vet Tech & now works in animal ins claims) who is dealing with POTS & long covid let me know that little baby cat Corbin was being transferred to another ER to get ready for surgery, as they think he has a foreign body blockage & she's coming home.
Was just joking last week about being glad that the holidays were coming, b/c maybe there would be a slight respite from all the health issues my wife & I have been suffering from....and then our senior dog had a vestibular event & now our 1 year old cat is having to go to the ER.
2025 really sucks
2025 really sucks
October 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Was just joking last week about being glad that the holidays were coming, b/c maybe there would be a slight respite from all the health issues my wife & I have been suffering from....and then our senior dog had a vestibular event & now our 1 year old cat is having to go to the ER.
2025 really sucks
2025 really sucks
Christopher Walken had a wild 1995, showing up in THE ADDICTION, NICK OF TIME, THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU'RE DEAD, yet it's THE PROPHECY that always sticks out in my mind as he primps, preens, and peacock struts his way through every scene
The rest of the movie is equally nuts and entertaining
The rest of the movie is equally nuts and entertaining
Top 25 Horror Movies Of 1995
Number 10 — THE PROPHECY
@yoadriantorres.bsky.social on when horror got religion in Gregory Widen’s horror tale of angelic war.
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Number 10 — THE PROPHECY
@yoadriantorres.bsky.social on when horror got religion in Gregory Widen’s horror tale of angelic war.
www.neonsplatter.com/daily-beasts...
October 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Christopher Walken had a wild 1995, showing up in THE ADDICTION, NICK OF TIME, THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU'RE DEAD, yet it's THE PROPHECY that always sticks out in my mind as he primps, preens, and peacock struts his way through every scene
The rest of the movie is equally nuts and entertaining
The rest of the movie is equally nuts and entertaining
It's time kids. It's time for @nightmarejunkhead.bsky.social's annual NERD-O-WEEN! They're celebrating their 11th year of the event, while also celebrating Shudder's 10th anniversary!
This year's theme is "Shudder Around The World"! 3 mystery movies! A night of shenanigans!
This year's theme is "Shudder Around The World"! 3 mystery movies! A night of shenanigans!
October 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
It's time kids. It's time for @nightmarejunkhead.bsky.social's annual NERD-O-WEEN! They're celebrating their 11th year of the event, while also celebrating Shudder's 10th anniversary!
This year's theme is "Shudder Around The World"! 3 mystery movies! A night of shenanigans!
This year's theme is "Shudder Around The World"! 3 mystery movies! A night of shenanigans!
If you get a chance, I highly recommend making your way to your local indie (or mainstream, if you must) theater & take in the delight that is DEATHSTALKER! Caught it as part of my remote Fantastic Fest coverage & thoroughly enjoyed the retro feel & gore on display
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Fantastic Fest: Deathstalker sees Psycho Goreman director tackling a sword and sorcery remake
Fantastic Fest 2025 is taking place in Austin, Texas right now, and the yearly indie/genre film fest has a bunch of cool, killer premieres. These films are either headed to theaters soon or are lookin...
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October 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
If you get a chance, I highly recommend making your way to your local indie (or mainstream, if you must) theater & take in the delight that is DEATHSTALKER! Caught it as part of my remote Fantastic Fest coverage & thoroughly enjoyed the retro feel & gore on display
www.thepitchkc.com/fantastic-fe...
www.thepitchkc.com/fantastic-fe...
Been curious to revisit this film since I first saw it at Cinepocalypse in 2019. I just remember that it starts out dark & mean, before taking a left turn into some crazy & gonzo stuff.
Curious to see how it holds up.
Now Watching: BELZEBUTH
Curious to see how it holds up.
Now Watching: BELZEBUTH
October 5, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Been curious to revisit this film since I first saw it at Cinepocalypse in 2019. I just remember that it starts out dark & mean, before taking a left turn into some crazy & gonzo stuff.
Curious to see how it holds up.
Now Watching: BELZEBUTH
Curious to see how it holds up.
Now Watching: BELZEBUTH
I needed something lite & fun to put on, so I'm showing my wife DEADSTREAM for the first time. She's a fan of several Twitch streamers, I'm very interested to see what she thinks!
October 4, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I needed something lite & fun to put on, so I'm showing my wife DEADSTREAM for the first time. She's a fan of several Twitch streamers, I'm very interested to see what she thinks!
THE ADDICTION is a movie that's long stayed in my head, even though I've only watched it a couple times. The flow of the dense dialogue, the lighting and b&w photography, Lili Taylor just crushing it, how Walken says "nothing" & "defecate", the repeated power dynamics. One of Ferrara's best films.
Top 25 Horror Movies of 1995:
Number 23 — THE ADDICTION
@yoadriantorres.bsky.social on how Abel Ferrara’s descent into vampirism, dependency, and loneliness is a standout film from 1995.
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#1995
Number 23 — THE ADDICTION
@yoadriantorres.bsky.social on how Abel Ferrara’s descent into vampirism, dependency, and loneliness is a standout film from 1995.
www.neonsplatter.com/daily-beasts...
#1995
October 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
THE ADDICTION is a movie that's long stayed in my head, even though I've only watched it a couple times. The flow of the dense dialogue, the lighting and b&w photography, Lili Taylor just crushing it, how Walken says "nothing" & "defecate", the repeated power dynamics. One of Ferrara's best films.
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Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
October 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
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Telluride Horror Show returns to Colorado later this month, with a stacked 16th edition lineup that includes DUST BUNNY, GOOD BOY, SHELBY OAKS and much more.
Telluride Horror Show 2025 Lineup Includes DUST BUNNY, SHELBY OAKS, GOOD BOY And More
Telluride Horror Show returns to Colorado later this month, with a stacked 16th edition lineup that includes DUST BUNNY, GOOD BOY, SHELBY OAKS and much more.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Telluride Horror Show returns to Colorado later this month, with a stacked 16th edition lineup that includes DUST BUNNY, GOOD BOY, SHELBY OAKS and much more.
In each of the big AI talks this week there's the same line that AI creators tout "xx is not meant to replace traditional actors/directors/movies," to which I have to foolishly ask "then what's the point?" are the AI avenues being mentioned for attention, clout or what? It's all bad & should go away
October 2, 2025 at 10:35 AM
In each of the big AI talks this week there's the same line that AI creators tout "xx is not meant to replace traditional actors/directors/movies," to which I have to foolishly ask "then what's the point?" are the AI avenues being mentioned for attention, clout or what? It's all bad & should go away
My brain is confused, as normally I'd be arriving in Austin at this time, readying for Fantastic Fest. Due to not working January & my wife having a major surgery & finally getting a long COVID diagnosis, it wasn't in the cards. Yet it's the friends I normally see that I am so sad to be missing.
September 18, 2025 at 12:56 AM
My brain is confused, as normally I'd be arriving in Austin at this time, readying for Fantastic Fest. Due to not working January & my wife having a major surgery & finally getting a long COVID diagnosis, it wasn't in the cards. Yet it's the friends I normally see that I am so sad to be missing.
It's Friday Night Frights at Screenland Armour & @nightmarejunkhead.bsky.social are showing the full uncut version of Quentin Tarantino's DEATH PROOF as part of the theater's RUSSELLMANIA set of films!
August 23, 2025 at 2:37 AM
It's Friday Night Frights at Screenland Armour & @nightmarejunkhead.bsky.social are showing the full uncut version of Quentin Tarantino's DEATH PROOF as part of the theater's RUSSELLMANIA set of films!
Today is the last day for my wife's surgery recovery, before heading back to work and the one thing she wanted to do was go see a movie, so we're finally seeing WEAPONS as we both have the day off!
August 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Today is the last day for my wife's surgery recovery, before heading back to work and the one thing she wanted to do was go see a movie, so we're finally seeing WEAPONS as we both have the day off!
It's been a very long & complicated & difficult year, but in-between the madness & attempts to heal, I was able to watch & review some films from FANTASIA 2025!
Now that my reviews are posted over at @thepitch.bsky.social, here's a little thread sharing what I liked!
Now that my reviews are posted over at @thepitch.bsky.social, here's a little thread sharing what I liked!
August 11, 2025 at 11:03 PM
It's been a very long & complicated & difficult year, but in-between the madness & attempts to heal, I was able to watch & review some films from FANTASIA 2025!
Now that my reviews are posted over at @thepitch.bsky.social, here's a little thread sharing what I liked!
Now that my reviews are posted over at @thepitch.bsky.social, here's a little thread sharing what I liked!
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devastated for my colleagues today. they, and we, deserve so, so much better than this.
Today, IGN laid off eight extremely valuable members of our union and workforce via directive from our parent company, Ziff Davis. This, after two incredibly successful live events IGN Live and SDCC, and yet another corporate acquisition.
Please take a moment to read and share our full statement:
Please take a moment to read and share our full statement:
August 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
devastated for my colleagues today. they, and we, deserve so, so much better than this.
Some highlights from my weekend screener notes:
* Did not have "getting Rick-Rolled by a foreign movie" on my bingo card in 2025
* Did we ever name the subgenre of "lapsed Catholics getting supernaturally messed with because they're lapsed Catholics"?
* Is it bad I want to eat at Buffet Infinity?
* Did not have "getting Rick-Rolled by a foreign movie" on my bingo card in 2025
* Did we ever name the subgenre of "lapsed Catholics getting supernaturally messed with because they're lapsed Catholics"?
* Is it bad I want to eat at Buffet Infinity?
August 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Some highlights from my weekend screener notes:
* Did not have "getting Rick-Rolled by a foreign movie" on my bingo card in 2025
* Did we ever name the subgenre of "lapsed Catholics getting supernaturally messed with because they're lapsed Catholics"?
* Is it bad I want to eat at Buffet Infinity?
* Did not have "getting Rick-Rolled by a foreign movie" on my bingo card in 2025
* Did we ever name the subgenre of "lapsed Catholics getting supernaturally messed with because they're lapsed Catholics"?
* Is it bad I want to eat at Buffet Infinity?
KC Film Fans:
This might be one of the biggest things I mention that the community needs to rise up & help. Currently in Kansas City there is no place to see 35mm (or 70mm) & so Screenland Armour is trying to rectify that, but they need your help to make it happen!
www.screenland.com/film
This might be one of the biggest things I mention that the community needs to rise up & help. Currently in Kansas City there is no place to see 35mm (or 70mm) & so Screenland Armour is trying to rectify that, but they need your help to make it happen!
www.screenland.com/film
Screenland Armour | Screenland Armour | Film
Screenland Armour is Kansas City's Hometown Cinema. The best in new mainstream, independent, foreign and classic cinema. Movies Live Here.
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July 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
KC Film Fans:
This might be one of the biggest things I mention that the community needs to rise up & help. Currently in Kansas City there is no place to see 35mm (or 70mm) & so Screenland Armour is trying to rectify that, but they need your help to make it happen!
www.screenland.com/film
This might be one of the biggest things I mention that the community needs to rise up & help. Currently in Kansas City there is no place to see 35mm (or 70mm) & so Screenland Armour is trying to rectify that, but they need your help to make it happen!
www.screenland.com/film
One of those absolutely fun things about having arthritis your entire life, is remembering to manage yourself more on days when there's an excessive heat index day (today was 105*) & then factoring in that you have a manual labor job... I won't be moving these joints for the next day or so. Fun.
a man says i think i pulled in front of a wall
ALT: a man says i think i pulled in front of a wall
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July 29, 2025 at 12:04 AM
One of those absolutely fun things about having arthritis your entire life, is remembering to manage yourself more on days when there's an excessive heat index day (today was 105*) & then factoring in that you have a manual labor job... I won't be moving these joints for the next day or so. Fun.