Matt R
@bavalamp.bsky.social
horror film analysis 🇮🇹 ⛪ 🧟♂️. My books: 'The Vatican Versus Horror Movies' OUT NOW; 'Fulci's Inferno' available to preorder!
Survivor. Genderqueer. Bi/Pan. Northern.
https://mcfarlandbooks.com/?s=Matt+rogerson&search_id=product&post_type=product
Survivor. Genderqueer. Bi/Pan. Northern.
https://mcfarlandbooks.com/?s=Matt+rogerson&search_id=product&post_type=product
Its out there! First copy of 'Fulci's Inferno: Faith in the Films of a Horror and Giallo Auteur' spotted in the wild!
Available NOW from McFarland and Company, and all good bookstores!
Available NOW from McFarland and Company, and all good bookstores!
November 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Its out there! First copy of 'Fulci's Inferno: Faith in the Films of a Horror and Giallo Auteur' spotted in the wild!
Available NOW from McFarland and Company, and all good bookstores!
Available NOW from McFarland and Company, and all good bookstores!
WE MADE IT!!! Darkest Margins is 100% funded. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who pledged.
There is a stretch goal - if we can meet it, we'll publish a crowdfunder-exclusive hardback edition for all who have pledged.
Get ready for a liminal Christmas!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/darkest-ma...
There is a stretch goal - if we can meet it, we'll publish a crowdfunder-exclusive hardback edition for all who have pledged.
Get ready for a liminal Christmas!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/darkest-ma...
November 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
WE MADE IT!!! Darkest Margins is 100% funded. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who pledged.
There is a stretch goal - if we can meet it, we'll publish a crowdfunder-exclusive hardback edition for all who have pledged.
Get ready for a liminal Christmas!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/darkest-ma...
There is a stretch goal - if we can meet it, we'll publish a crowdfunder-exclusive hardback edition for all who have pledged.
Get ready for a liminal Christmas!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/darkest-ma...
We're SO CLOSE!
29 days left to guarantee yourself a first print edition copy.
26 perk levels to choose from, starting at £10 (just the book e-dition) and up to £120 (The Librarian, 4 different books in total!).
£205 to get us over the line.
Let's get there.
29 days left to guarantee yourself a first print edition copy.
26 perk levels to choose from, starting at £10 (just the book e-dition) and up to £120 (The Librarian, 4 different books in total!).
£205 to get us over the line.
Let's get there.
November 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We're SO CLOSE!
29 days left to guarantee yourself a first print edition copy.
26 perk levels to choose from, starting at £10 (just the book e-dition) and up to £120 (The Librarian, 4 different books in total!).
£205 to get us over the line.
Let's get there.
29 days left to guarantee yourself a first print edition copy.
26 perk levels to choose from, starting at £10 (just the book e-dition) and up to £120 (The Librarian, 4 different books in total!).
£205 to get us over the line.
Let's get there.
1 cool way to get yr hands on a DISCOUNTED, autographed copy of 'Fulci's Inferno: Faith in the Films of a Horror and Giallo Auteur' is to purchase alongside a copy of #DarkestMargins , the first book from @1428publishing , edited by me & featuring 21 fantastic other writers & 4 amazing artists.1/2
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
1 cool way to get yr hands on a DISCOUNTED, autographed copy of 'Fulci's Inferno: Faith in the Films of a Horror and Giallo Auteur' is to purchase alongside a copy of #DarkestMargins , the first book from @1428publishing , edited by me & featuring 21 fantastic other writers & 4 amazing artists.1/2
We're going to talk all things Giallo, including:
- what are the 'rules' of the giallo?
- who were its main players?
- IS Suspiria a Giallo? Or not?
- genre or filone?
- how many different strands (filones) of giallo are there, and what are they?
I'll also be selling books! Join me on the 19th!
- what are the 'rules' of the giallo?
- who were its main players?
- IS Suspiria a Giallo? Or not?
- genre or filone?
- how many different strands (filones) of giallo are there, and what are they?
I'll also be selling books! Join me on the 19th!
November 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We're going to talk all things Giallo, including:
- what are the 'rules' of the giallo?
- who were its main players?
- IS Suspiria a Giallo? Or not?
- genre or filone?
- how many different strands (filones) of giallo are there, and what are they?
I'll also be selling books! Join me on the 19th!
- what are the 'rules' of the giallo?
- who were its main players?
- IS Suspiria a Giallo? Or not?
- genre or filone?
- how many different strands (filones) of giallo are there, and what are they?
I'll also be selling books! Join me on the 19th!
This month, @@cpxmcr.bsky.social bring you #CultSchool, a new addition to their roster: genre experts and enthusiasts discussing cult film from around the world!
I am beyond proud to announce that I am their first speaker, talking GIALLO 101.
I am beyond proud to announce that I am their first speaker, talking GIALLO 101.
November 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This month, @@cpxmcr.bsky.social bring you #CultSchool, a new addition to their roster: genre experts and enthusiasts discussing cult film from around the world!
I am beyond proud to announce that I am their first speaker, talking GIALLO 101.
I am beyond proud to announce that I am their first speaker, talking GIALLO 101.
Manchester peeps! I'm doing a thing @cpxmcr.bsky.social on the 19th, if you can make it!
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November 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Manchester peeps! I'm doing a thing @cpxmcr.bsky.social on the 19th, if you can make it!
cultplex.co.uk/Cultplex.dll...
cultplex.co.uk/Cultplex.dll...
Share an awesome 70s movie!
The House with Laughing Windows (1976)
The House with Laughing Windows (1976)
November 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Share an awesome 70s movie!
The House with Laughing Windows (1976)
The House with Laughing Windows (1976)
My book, Fulci's Inferno, is the first major new writing on Lucio Fulci in years, and the first to fully analyse the themes across his work. It analyses his entire career, and includes over 50 photos.
This book took 8 years to research and write. I hope you're gonna love it.
Link in bio.
This book took 8 years to research and write. I hope you're gonna love it.
Link in bio.
November 1, 2025 at 10:21 AM
My book, Fulci's Inferno, is the first major new writing on Lucio Fulci in years, and the first to fully analyse the themes across his work. It analyses his entire career, and includes over 50 photos.
This book took 8 years to research and write. I hope you're gonna love it.
Link in bio.
This book took 8 years to research and write. I hope you're gonna love it.
Link in bio.
OMGOMGOMG IT'S READY...
October 31, 2025 at 12:45 AM
OMGOMGOMG IT'S READY...
What a gig. Fabio Frizzi and his band wete incredible, they did the entire soundtrack to The Beyond live to the film, then did an encore that included my all time favourite, Sette Note in Nero.
A bucket lister, that was.
A bucket lister, that was.
October 29, 2025 at 10:52 PM
What a gig. Fabio Frizzi and his band wete incredible, they did the entire soundtrack to The Beyond live to the film, then did an encore that included my all time favourite, Sette Note in Nero.
A bucket lister, that was.
A bucket lister, that was.
Now seated for Frizzi 2 Fulci!
October 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Now seated for Frizzi 2 Fulci!
@monicaskuebler.bsky.social interviewed me for @ruemorguemag.bsky.social !
It was great to discuss 'The Vatican Versus Horror Movies' and the wars conducted upon genre films by the crusading Holy See!
I'm in the latest issue,hitting stands Nov 1st, already available online for subscribers.
It was great to discuss 'The Vatican Versus Horror Movies' and the wars conducted upon genre films by the crusading Holy See!
I'm in the latest issue,hitting stands Nov 1st, already available online for subscribers.
October 22, 2025 at 9:37 PM
@monicaskuebler.bsky.social interviewed me for @ruemorguemag.bsky.social !
It was great to discuss 'The Vatican Versus Horror Movies' and the wars conducted upon genre films by the crusading Holy See!
I'm in the latest issue,hitting stands Nov 1st, already available online for subscribers.
It was great to discuss 'The Vatican Versus Horror Movies' and the wars conducted upon genre films by the crusading Holy See!
I'm in the latest issue,hitting stands Nov 1st, already available online for subscribers.
Or just scan this or summat
October 8, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Or just scan this or summat
I was THRILLED to introduce The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue, share some anecdotes and put a shout out about my books (link in bio) at Cultplex!
Amazing photos by Asher Chan.
Amazing photos by Asher Chan.
October 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I was THRILLED to introduce The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue, share some anecdotes and put a shout out about my books (link in bio) at Cultplex!
Amazing photos by Asher Chan.
Amazing photos by Asher Chan.
Post one of the most haunting shots in movie history from a film made before the year 2000
September 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Post one of the most haunting shots in movie history from a film made before the year 2000
We're at £890!
Anyone fancy tipping us over £900 today? The e-book pledge is just £10!
Anyone fancy tipping us over £900 today? The e-book pledge is just £10!
September 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We're at £890!
Anyone fancy tipping us over £900 today? The e-book pledge is just £10!
Anyone fancy tipping us over £900 today? The e-book pledge is just £10!
I am super excited to be speaking at @nighttidemag.bsky.social's first ever Horror Symposium, 4th-5th Oct!
This forms part of my promo tour for The Vatican Versus Horror Movies & Fulci's Inferno.
It's an online event, lots of great talks, hope you can join!
tinyurl.com/3fcmnauw
This forms part of my promo tour for The Vatican Versus Horror Movies & Fulci's Inferno.
It's an online event, lots of great talks, hope you can join!
tinyurl.com/3fcmnauw
September 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I am super excited to be speaking at @nighttidemag.bsky.social's first ever Horror Symposium, 4th-5th Oct!
This forms part of my promo tour for The Vatican Versus Horror Movies & Fulci's Inferno.
It's an online event, lots of great talks, hope you can join!
tinyurl.com/3fcmnauw
This forms part of my promo tour for The Vatican Versus Horror Movies & Fulci's Inferno.
It's an online event, lots of great talks, hope you can join!
tinyurl.com/3fcmnauw
...take advantage of our crowdfunder and get a copy of the book.
But I need to hear from YOU. What is the magic number, that is still viable to you? For a near-300 page book, ft 24 essays, artwork and stunning cover art, with shipping and tariffs?
Please reply or DM me
But I need to hear from YOU. What is the magic number, that is still viable to you? For a near-300 page book, ft 24 essays, artwork and stunning cover art, with shipping and tariffs?
Please reply or DM me
September 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
...take advantage of our crowdfunder and get a copy of the book.
But I need to hear from YOU. What is the magic number, that is still viable to you? For a near-300 page book, ft 24 essays, artwork and stunning cover art, with shipping and tariffs?
Please reply or DM me
But I need to hear from YOU. What is the magic number, that is still viable to you? For a near-300 page book, ft 24 essays, artwork and stunning cover art, with shipping and tariffs?
Please reply or DM me
U.S. Friends!
This is how much it will cost if we make #DarkestMargins available to you, including Tariffs - almost $100 as opposed to $60 pre-tariffs.
But i WANT you to have access to this wonderful book. So I'm willing to shoulder part of the burden for those who would like to (cont)
This is how much it will cost if we make #DarkestMargins available to you, including Tariffs - almost $100 as opposed to $60 pre-tariffs.
But i WANT you to have access to this wonderful book. So I'm willing to shoulder part of the burden for those who would like to (cont)
September 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
U.S. Friends!
This is how much it will cost if we make #DarkestMargins available to you, including Tariffs - almost $100 as opposed to $60 pre-tariffs.
But i WANT you to have access to this wonderful book. So I'm willing to shoulder part of the burden for those who would like to (cont)
This is how much it will cost if we make #DarkestMargins available to you, including Tariffs - almost $100 as opposed to $60 pre-tariffs.
But i WANT you to have access to this wonderful book. So I'm willing to shoulder part of the burden for those who would like to (cont)
My promo tour for 'Fulci's Inferno: Faith in the Films of a Horror and Giallo Auteur' began in style at Rhyller Thriller on Sun 31st Aug, where I was part of their Fulci Q&A and I even managed to have brief conversations with legends Ian McCulloch and the incomparable @cinzia_monreale !
September 9, 2025 at 11:18 PM
My promo tour for 'Fulci's Inferno: Faith in the Films of a Horror and Giallo Auteur' began in style at Rhyller Thriller on Sun 31st Aug, where I was part of their Fulci Q&A and I even managed to have brief conversations with legends Ian McCulloch and the incomparable @cinzia_monreale !
Magazines are just full of ads these days... 🤣
June 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Magazines are just full of ads these days... 🤣
Im so very proud to have not one but two video essays that I wrote and narrated for this @severinfilms.bsky.social collection. My thanks to Kat Ellinger for reaching out.
RUN, dont walk, to pick up this amazing installment of DANZA MACABRA!
RUN, dont walk, to pick up this amazing installment of DANZA MACABRA!
June 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Im so very proud to have not one but two video essays that I wrote and narrated for this @severinfilms.bsky.social collection. My thanks to Kat Ellinger for reaching out.
RUN, dont walk, to pick up this amazing installment of DANZA MACABRA!
RUN, dont walk, to pick up this amazing installment of DANZA MACABRA!
@arrowvideo.bsky.social have just announced a 4K version of Fulci's Zomvie Flesh Eaters and yours truly is involved!
My essay "The Apocalypse of Saint Lucio: Fulci and the Carholic Zombie" explores why the shuffling undead and the Church were so intertwined for Il Dottore.
My essay "The Apocalypse of Saint Lucio: Fulci and the Carholic Zombie" explores why the shuffling undead and the Church were so intertwined for Il Dottore.
April 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
@arrowvideo.bsky.social have just announced a 4K version of Fulci's Zomvie Flesh Eaters and yours truly is involved!
My essay "The Apocalypse of Saint Lucio: Fulci and the Carholic Zombie" explores why the shuffling undead and the Church were so intertwined for Il Dottore.
My essay "The Apocalypse of Saint Lucio: Fulci and the Carholic Zombie" explores why the shuffling undead and the Church were so intertwined for Il Dottore.
Share some of the best eyes in movies
April 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Share some of the best eyes in movies