brendan
@brendanjesus.bsky.social
author and screenwriter. frogman save america. night rat. writer for horror press. talker for ruminations of redrum https://linktr.ee/spooky__guy?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5a262acf-2d0f-4076-ac36-6b802f96f755
Had the wonderful opportunity to cover Buffett Infinity for @horrorpress.com during Brooklyn Horror Film Festival? horrorpress.com/reviews/1181...
Brooklyn Horror Film Festival 2025: ‘Buffet Infinity’ Review
Within the found footage subgenre exists an even more niche and untapped market. Screen life has slowly overtaken found footage; hardcore fans, like myself, ache for something different. One of the mo...
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October 25, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Had the wonderful opportunity to cover Buffett Infinity for @horrorpress.com during Brooklyn Horror Film Festival? horrorpress.com/reviews/1181...
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unofficial 6th small pleasure in life, reading a good article on @horrorpress.com! (always be plugging people)
a little late to plug this one, but @brendanjesus.bsky.social wrote a review last week of a 2000's slasher I liked a lot: Cry_Wolf! Check it out here:
horrorpress.com/reviews/1098...
a little late to plug this one, but @brendanjesus.bsky.social wrote a review last week of a 2000's slasher I liked a lot: Cry_Wolf! Check it out here:
horrorpress.com/reviews/1098...
‘Cry_Wolf’ Review: The Aughts Slasher That Outsmarted ‘Scream’
What’s worse than summer ending and having to go back to school? How about transferring to an elite boarding school in the middle of the year? You’ve probably heard me talk endlessly about the hundred...
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September 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
unofficial 6th small pleasure in life, reading a good article on @horrorpress.com! (always be plugging people)
a little late to plug this one, but @brendanjesus.bsky.social wrote a review last week of a 2000's slasher I liked a lot: Cry_Wolf! Check it out here:
horrorpress.com/reviews/1098...
a little late to plug this one, but @brendanjesus.bsky.social wrote a review last week of a 2000's slasher I liked a lot: Cry_Wolf! Check it out here:
horrorpress.com/reviews/1098...
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And in case you missed it, here's our review of JERSEY SHORE SHARK ATTACK! And yes, @brendanjesus.bsky.social is doing the Lord's work for us this month.
‘Jersey Shore Shark Attack’ Review: It’s Surprisingly Fun
There was an insane amount of time that I found myself obsessed with Z-grade shark movies. I watched movies like Donald Farmer’s Shark Exorcist series, Noah’s Shark, Atomic Shark, Steven Kang’s Sharks...
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August 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
And in case you missed it, here's our review of JERSEY SHORE SHARK ATTACK! And yes, @brendanjesus.bsky.social is doing the Lord's work for us this month.
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Wes Craven perfectly crafts dread on a plane in this often overlooked horror movie starring Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy. Read our review of RED EYE (2005) #Horrorsky Review by @brendanjesus.bsky.social
[REVIEW] Travel Is War in ‘Red Eye’ (2005)
Red Eye follows Lisa Reisert (Rachel McAdams), a manager at a high profile hotel in Miami that’s set to host the current administration’s Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Charles Keefe (Jack Scal...
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May 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Wes Craven perfectly crafts dread on a plane in this often overlooked horror movie starring Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy. Read our review of RED EYE (2005) #Horrorsky Review by @brendanjesus.bsky.social
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We’re 25 followers away from 2k help us get there 😍😮💨🥹 #horrorsky
April 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
We’re 25 followers away from 2k help us get there 😍😮💨🥹 #horrorsky
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Is 28 WEEKS LATER scarier than 28 DAYS LATER? Dive into the Rage virus, fast zombies, and how these films reshaped horror! Article by @brendanjesus.bsky.social #horrorsky
[REVIEW] The End Is Extremely Nigh In ‘28 Days Later’ (2002)
28 Days Later starts with some animal activists breaking into a testing lab. They’re attacked by a monkey infected with a rage virus, and England’s apocalypse has officially begun. Cut to 28 days late...
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April 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Is 28 WEEKS LATER scarier than 28 DAYS LATER? Dive into the Rage virus, fast zombies, and how these films reshaped horror! Article by @brendanjesus.bsky.social #horrorsky
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Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2 is a haunting, emotional masterpiece. With a hypnotic soundtrack, complex characters, and heavy choices, it’s nostalgia done right. Review by @brendanjesus.bsky.social #horrorsky #LostRecords
‘Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2’ Review: A Heart-Wrenching ‘90s Adventure with Unforgettable Choices
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a perfect jumping-off point if you've never played a Don't Nod game. It shows you just how creative, original, and passionate the entire team is. Even the minor graphical...
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April 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2 is a haunting, emotional masterpiece. With a hypnotic soundtrack, complex characters, and heavy choices, it’s nostalgia done right. Review by @brendanjesus.bsky.social #horrorsky #LostRecords
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We went CRAZY when we heard CHERRY FALLS was heading to Shudder back in 2022. We still miss you, Brittany Murphy 😢
[REVIEW] ‘Cherry Falls’ (1999) Brittany Murphy Shines in This Cult Classic Slasher
The hype for this memorably progressive cult classic is truly earned and should be an addition to everyone’s watchlist post haste. With the announcement of Cherry Falls hitting Shudder on February 7th...
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April 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
We went CRAZY when we heard CHERRY FALLS was heading to Shudder back in 2022. We still miss you, Brittany Murphy 😢
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Is Exorcist II: The Heretic, really that bad? Does it deserve all the hate it gets from horror fans?
In Defense of ‘Exorcist II: The Heretic’
Exorcist II is filled with fascinating ideas that make you think about good rather than evil, and while it is essentially an anti-Exorcist film, it does one thing that most other sequels wouldn’t dare...
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April 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Is Exorcist II: The Heretic, really that bad? Does it deserve all the hate it gets from horror fans?
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Although we posted this back in 2022, it's still applicable! Is Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker too problematic for today? (Susan Tyrrell gives one heck of a performance in this one)
Is ‘Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker’ Too Problematic for 2022?
The underrated 80s slasher Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981) may seem out of touch in 2022 at first glance. It features a homophobic cop, problematic portrayals of women’s mental illness, and inc...
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April 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Although we posted this back in 2022, it's still applicable! Is Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker too problematic for today? (Susan Tyrrell gives one heck of a performance in this one)
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This was one of our first articles, published on Jan 7th, 2022, which answers the question: Is THE EVIL DEAD a horror movie? (TLDR: of course it is)
‘The Evil Dead’: A Meditation on the Five Elements of Horror
The Evil Dead (1981) is an undisputed horror classic. Whether it’s actually scary, however, is another topic. Of course, what makes a movie scary is subjective. Keeping that in mind, I will focus on s...
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April 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This was one of our first articles, published on Jan 7th, 2022, which answers the question: Is THE EVIL DEAD a horror movie? (TLDR: of course it is)
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Here are some of our older articles that you may have missed and are definitely worth a read!
April 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Here are some of our older articles that you may have missed and are definitely worth a read!
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Our next review from @unnamedfootage.bsky.social is one we were really looking forward to! From THE OUTWATERS to TINSMAN ROAD, @robbiebanfitch.bsky.social crafts a slow-burn masterpiece of dread and family. Review by @brendanjesus.bsky.social #horrorsky
[REVIEW] Unnamed Footage Festival Vol. 8: ‘Tinsman Road’
Tinsman Road is a step in a new direction for Robbie Banfitch and feels slightly more accessible to general audiences. It might not be every horror hound’s cup of tea, but it checks all the boxes I lo...
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March 31, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Our next review from @unnamedfootage.bsky.social is one we were really looking forward to! From THE OUTWATERS to TINSMAN ROAD, @robbiebanfitch.bsky.social crafts a slow-burn masterpiece of dread and family. Review by @brendanjesus.bsky.social #horrorsky
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We revisited the 2008 zombie flick DANCE OF THE DEAD - a low-budget gem with great kills, aughts nostalgia, and a nuclear twist. Check out the full review by @brendanjesus.bsky.social #horrorsky
[Review] Indie Filmmaking Bites With ‘Dance of the Dead’ (2008)
Dance of the Dead follows Jimmy (Jared Kusnitz), a class clown who spends his time futzing around in school rather than focusing on his studies. His girlfriend, Lindsey (Greyson Chadwick), breaks up w...
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April 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We revisited the 2008 zombie flick DANCE OF THE DEAD - a low-budget gem with great kills, aughts nostalgia, and a nuclear twist. Check out the full review by @brendanjesus.bsky.social #horrorsky
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and last but certainly not least, @brendanjesus.bsky.social brought back the spoils of Unnamed Footage Festival and highlighted a film that takes the show Cops and flips it on its head with cosmic horror!
[REVIEW] Unnamed Footage Festival Vol. 8: The Lost Episode
The Lost Episode follows officers Terrence Williams (Anthony Grant) and Paul Massaro (Benjamin Sutherland), who are being followed by a film crew that is documenting a night in the life of two small(i...
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March 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
and last but certainly not least, @brendanjesus.bsky.social brought back the spoils of Unnamed Footage Festival and highlighted a film that takes the show Cops and flips it on its head with cosmic horror!
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@sharai.bsky.social gave us her thoughts on Opus, and made me much more interested in it than the trailers did!
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[REVIEW] A24’s ‘Opus’: Listen to Black Women
Opus might not hit all of the right notes. However, when things are revealed there is a little chaos and a chase scene that almost made me feel alive. While the movie is muddled, and the cast has to d...
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March 30, 2025 at 9:12 PM
@sharai.bsky.social gave us her thoughts on Opus, and made me much more interested in it than the trailers did!
horrorpress.com/reviews/9261...
horrorpress.com/reviews/9261...
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Recap thread of all the cool articles from @horrorpress.com you might have missed last week!
First up, Brennan Klein wrote up a ranking of the Friday the 13th final girls! And though the bottom ranking is criminally wrong in my opinion, the top three are completely correct!
First up, Brennan Klein wrote up a ranking of the Friday the 13th final girls! And though the bottom ranking is criminally wrong in my opinion, the top three are completely correct!
Friday the 13th Final Girls, Ranked
While the Friday the 13th franchise helped codify the trope of the final girl, no two final girls are exactly alike. So let’s take a real good look at all of the survivors of the various rampages of t...
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March 30, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Recap thread of all the cool articles from @horrorpress.com you might have missed last week!
First up, Brennan Klein wrote up a ranking of the Friday the 13th final girls! And though the bottom ranking is criminally wrong in my opinion, the top three are completely correct!
First up, Brennan Klein wrote up a ranking of the Friday the 13th final girls! And though the bottom ranking is criminally wrong in my opinion, the top three are completely correct!
Dooba Dooba is a triumph of found footage. Don’t sleep on this one
Our first review from @unnamedfootage.bsky.social is DOOBA DOOBA and we were genuinely impressed! Read the full review by @brendanjesus.bsky.social
[REVIEW] Unnamed Footage Festival Vol. 8: ‘Dooba Dooba’ Impresses
Dooba Dooba follows Amna (Amna Vegha), a young woman tasked with babysitting the troubled sixteen-year-old Monroe (Betsy Sligh). Monroe is still reeling over the death of her brother, Roosevelt (Billy...
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March 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Dooba Dooba is a triumph of found footage. Don’t sleep on this one
If you’re looking for something fun to watch this weekend, Dark Match releases on Shudder today! It’s bloody, there’s wrestling, and Steven Ogg has a lead role. What more can you ask for? Check out the full review @horrorpress.com
[REVIEW] ‘Dark Match’ Is a Lupercalia of Fun
With the exception of some unfortunate line delivery, Dark Match succeeds in putting the viewer into submission. When the act finally drops in the film's final third, so does the kayfabe. Dean’s dialo...
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January 31, 2025 at 7:48 PM
If you’re looking for something fun to watch this weekend, Dark Match releases on Shudder today! It’s bloody, there’s wrestling, and Steven Ogg has a lead role. What more can you ask for? Check out the full review @horrorpress.com
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We attended @foundfootagefest.com and had a great time! Check out our review, and if they're visiting near you, get your tickets!
The Found Footage Festival: A Celebration of V/H/eSoterica
For those who worry that the show will be nothing but squirrels, have no fear as the show is just Mostly Squirrels.Celebrating 20 years of wonderful bullshit, the Found Footage Festival live show is a...
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January 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
We attended @foundfootagefest.com and had a great time! Check out our review, and if they're visiting near you, get your tickets!
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My friend the legendary effects artist Gabe Bartalos lost his home in the fire. Donate if you can and spread the word to help!
gofund.me/326136b8
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Donate to Support Mia, Gabe, and Nova After Eaton Fire, organized by Molly Dodge
Help Mia, Gabe, and Nova Rebuild After the Eaton Fire
Dear Friends,
… Molly Dodge needs your support for Support Mia, Gabe, and Nova After Eaton Fire
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January 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
My friend the legendary effects artist Gabe Bartalos lost his home in the fire. Donate if you can and spread the word to help!
gofund.me/326136b8
gofund.me/326136b8
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It’s @horrorpress.com’s third anniversary and they just reminded me that sometimes I do the good work.
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January 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
It’s @horrorpress.com’s third anniversary and they just reminded me that sometimes I do the good work.
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It’s been 3 years since HORROR PRESS launched and @fartsvontrier.bsky.social wrote a very special retrospective for the day! Thank you to everyone who’s been a part of the journey!
#horrorsky #filmsky
#horrorsky #filmsky
Happy Birthday, Horror Press!
Three years ago today, Horror Press slithered its way out of the birth canal and onto the popcorn-covered floor of [insert your local indie movie theater]. Covered in embryonic fluid, Raisinets, and s...
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January 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
It’s been 3 years since HORROR PRESS launched and @fartsvontrier.bsky.social wrote a very special retrospective for the day! Thank you to everyone who’s been a part of the journey!
#horrorsky #filmsky
#horrorsky #filmsky
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Our very own @fartsvontrier.bsky.social interviewed James Fox ahead of the release of his documentary THE PROGRAM coming to VOD December 16th! They discuss everything from drones to the Calvine incident
🛸The truth is out there 🛸
🛸The truth is out there 🛸
[INTERVIEW] Discussing ‘The Program’ and Disclosure with Filmmaker James Fox
I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with documentary filmmaker James Fox to discuss his newest documentary, The Program. Set to release on December 16th, The Program looks at modern disclosure...
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December 13, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Our very own @fartsvontrier.bsky.social interviewed James Fox ahead of the release of his documentary THE PROGRAM coming to VOD December 16th! They discuss everything from drones to the Calvine incident
🛸The truth is out there 🛸
🛸The truth is out there 🛸
Finished my @horrorpress.com articles for January so I’m gonna reward myself with Insidious 2, 3, and 4 tonight
December 2, 2024 at 5:58 AM
Finished my @horrorpress.com articles for January so I’m gonna reward myself with Insidious 2, 3, and 4 tonight