Becky Darke
@bunnydarke.bsky.social
Film & horror critic: writing ✒️ podcasts 🎙️ events 🍿
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Empire | Arrow Video | Second Sight Films | Shudder | The Evolution of Horror |
Hammer Time | The Final Girls
beckydarke.com
Empire | Arrow Video | Second Sight Films | Shudder | The Evolution of Horror |
Hammer Time | The Final Girls
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NOIRVEMBER 🎬 Follow my journey through some of the best film noirs ever made.
🔗 patreon.com/bunnydarke
🔗 patreon.com/bunnydarke
Reposted by Becky Darke
I've long been a fan of Becky's stuff but this new podcast has been consistently exceptional. Proper appointment listening.
It's Dracula day over at HAMMER TIME! 🧛🏻♂️ This week we explore Terence Fisher's 1958 film - one of the best cinematic adaptations of Bram Stoker's novel - including of course Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing's iconic performances and MUCH MORE! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I've long been a fan of Becky's stuff but this new podcast has been consistently exceptional. Proper appointment listening.
It's Dracula day over at HAMMER TIME! 🧛🏻♂️ This week we explore Terence Fisher's 1958 film - one of the best cinematic adaptations of Bram Stoker's novel - including of course Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing's iconic performances and MUCH MORE! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
November 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
It's Dracula day over at HAMMER TIME! 🧛🏻♂️ This week we explore Terence Fisher's 1958 film - one of the best cinematic adaptations of Bram Stoker's novel - including of course Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing's iconic performances and MUCH MORE! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
Wrap up warm for this week's episode of HAMMER TIME! We're in the Himalayas with Peter Cushing searching for THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN (1957) 🏔️❄️ Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Wrap up warm for this week's episode of HAMMER TIME! We're in the Himalayas with Peter Cushing searching for THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN (1957) 🏔️❄️ Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
Evolution of Horror presents... AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000)
Sunday 9 November at 5pm
Chapter, Cardiff
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Sunday 9 November at 5pm
Chapter, Cardiff
🎟️ www.chapter.org/whats-on/evo...
November 3, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Evolution of Horror presents... AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000)
Sunday 9 November at 5pm
Chapter, Cardiff
🎟️ www.chapter.org/whats-on/evo...
Sunday 9 November at 5pm
Chapter, Cardiff
🎟️ www.chapter.org/whats-on/evo...
NOIRVEMBER 🎬 Follow my journey through some of the best film noirs ever made.
🔗 patreon.com/bunnydarke
🔗 patreon.com/bunnydarke
November 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
NOIRVEMBER 🎬 Follow my journey through some of the best film noirs ever made.
🔗 patreon.com/bunnydarke
🔗 patreon.com/bunnydarke
Reposted by Becky Darke
This is also why, as academics, we need to get better at asking for fees for freelance work - podcasts, public talks, festival events, “just picking your brain for this tv programme”- not b/c we need the money (though many do!) but b/c others do, and if we work for free, we undermine *their* living.
My last post was about how my work is currently featured in 3 of the biggest magazines around but I can only do my film work thanks to the generosity and patience of my husband who earns a stable wage and I also have a pub job. Money is a CONSTANT stress despite what might look like me 'succeeding'.
I literally never made an actual living as a writer & the reason I got to go at it as long as I did was mainly because of B. Also, tons of side hustles too.
I’ve been exhausted since 2010, lol
I’ve been exhausted since 2010, lol
November 3, 2025 at 8:43 AM
This is also why, as academics, we need to get better at asking for fees for freelance work - podcasts, public talks, festival events, “just picking your brain for this tv programme”- not b/c we need the money (though many do!) but b/c others do, and if we work for free, we undermine *their* living.
Reposted by Becky Darke
I literally never made an actual living as a writer & the reason I got to go at it as long as I did was mainly because of B. Also, tons of side hustles too.
I’ve been exhausted since 2010, lol
I’ve been exhausted since 2010, lol
Many full time creatives have “invisible safety nets” like bread-winning partners, trust funds, external support, etc. No shame on anyone, but it creates a false vision of success. The cost of going to cons alone on top of hoping to eat as a freelancer are untenable, IMO.
When people hear that I'm returning to part time work they often ask "are things not going well with your art?"
The problem really is things are going well, but the world is so unstable that I long for some consistency and income that I don't have to pay quarterly taxes on
The problem really is things are going well, but the world is so unstable that I long for some consistency and income that I don't have to pay quarterly taxes on
November 3, 2025 at 7:22 AM
I literally never made an actual living as a writer & the reason I got to go at it as long as I did was mainly because of B. Also, tons of side hustles too.
I’ve been exhausted since 2010, lol
I’ve been exhausted since 2010, lol
My last post was about how my work is currently featured in 3 of the biggest magazines around but I can only do my film work thanks to the generosity and patience of my husband who earns a stable wage and I also have a pub job. Money is a CONSTANT stress despite what might look like me 'succeeding'.
I literally never made an actual living as a writer & the reason I got to go at it as long as I did was mainly because of B. Also, tons of side hustles too.
I’ve been exhausted since 2010, lol
I’ve been exhausted since 2010, lol
Many full time creatives have “invisible safety nets” like bread-winning partners, trust funds, external support, etc. No shame on anyone, but it creates a false vision of success. The cost of going to cons alone on top of hoping to eat as a freelancer are untenable, IMO.
November 3, 2025 at 7:54 AM
My last post was about how my work is currently featured in 3 of the biggest magazines around but I can only do my film work thanks to the generosity and patience of my husband who earns a stable wage and I also have a pub job. Money is a CONSTANT stress despite what might look like me 'succeeding'.
Dr Egon Spengler from Ghostbusters might say that print is dead, but I'm in the current issues of three enduring magazines: @ruemorguemag.bsky.social, @radiotimes.bsky.social and @empiremagazine.bsky.social
Get down to your local newsagent and keep print alive! ⚡️
Get down to your local newsagent and keep print alive! ⚡️
November 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Dr Egon Spengler from Ghostbusters might say that print is dead, but I'm in the current issues of three enduring magazines: @ruemorguemag.bsky.social, @radiotimes.bsky.social and @empiremagazine.bsky.social
Get down to your local newsagent and keep print alive! ⚡️
Get down to your local newsagent and keep print alive! ⚡️
In the latest episode of HAMMER TIME, Kevin and I cover the superb QUATERMASS 2 from 1957 ☄️ Giant blob monsters! Alien possession! Nobel self sacrifice! This one's got it all.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
November 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM
In the latest episode of HAMMER TIME, Kevin and I cover the superb QUATERMASS 2 from 1957 ☄️ Giant blob monsters! Alien possession! Nobel self sacrifice! This one's got it all.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
Reposted by Becky Darke
My artwork for @bunnydarke.bsky.social @mikemuncer.bsky.social Evolution of Horror & @mubiuk.bsky.social Video Nasty Driller Killer screening at the utterly gorgeous Garden Cinema in London
1. Becky’s INNOCENCE ITSELF zine cover
2. BUT WAIT
3. THE ACTUAL COVER (muahahah)
4. The artwork
1. Becky’s INNOCENCE ITSELF zine cover
2. BUT WAIT
3. THE ACTUAL COVER (muahahah)
4. The artwork
October 28, 2025 at 12:15 AM
My artwork for @bunnydarke.bsky.social @mikemuncer.bsky.social Evolution of Horror & @mubiuk.bsky.social Video Nasty Driller Killer screening at the utterly gorgeous Garden Cinema in London
1. Becky’s INNOCENCE ITSELF zine cover
2. BUT WAIT
3. THE ACTUAL COVER (muahahah)
4. The artwork
1. Becky’s INNOCENCE ITSELF zine cover
2. BUT WAIT
3. THE ACTUAL COVER (muahahah)
4. The artwork
80s HORROR HALLOWEEN with The Evolution of Horror at The Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford this Friday night! 🎃
Mystery movie! Live show! Costume contest! Prizes! Zine shop! And MORE!!!
Tickets still available 🎟️ uppcinema.com
Mystery movie! Live show! Costume contest! Prizes! Zine shop! And MORE!!!
Tickets still available 🎟️ uppcinema.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:27 AM
80s HORROR HALLOWEEN with The Evolution of Horror at The Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford this Friday night! 🎃
Mystery movie! Live show! Costume contest! Prizes! Zine shop! And MORE!!!
Tickets still available 🎟️ uppcinema.com
Mystery movie! Live show! Costume contest! Prizes! Zine shop! And MORE!!!
Tickets still available 🎟️ uppcinema.com
Reposted by Becky Darke
New zine just dropped in time for Halloween 🧟♂️ Essays! Playlist! Cocktail recipe! Gorgeous illustrations! Pull-out poster! 🧟♀️
Get your hands on ZOMBIE ZINE now 🧟 beckydarke.com/shop
Get your hands on ZOMBIE ZINE now 🧟 beckydarke.com/shop
October 20, 2025 at 7:09 AM
New zine just dropped in time for Halloween 🧟♂️ Essays! Playlist! Cocktail recipe! Gorgeous illustrations! Pull-out poster! 🧟♀️
Get your hands on ZOMBIE ZINE now 🧟 beckydarke.com/shop
Get your hands on ZOMBIE ZINE now 🧟 beckydarke.com/shop
Reposted by Becky Darke
THE EVOLUTION OF HORROR PRESENTS 80s HALLOWEEN!
7pm on 31 October at the Ultimate Picture Palace, Oxford
🎟️ evolutionofhorror.com/events
7pm on 31 October at the Ultimate Picture Palace, Oxford
🎟️ evolutionofhorror.com/events
October 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
THE EVOLUTION OF HORROR PRESENTS 80s HALLOWEEN!
7pm on 31 October at the Ultimate Picture Palace, Oxford
🎟️ evolutionofhorror.com/events
7pm on 31 October at the Ultimate Picture Palace, Oxford
🎟️ evolutionofhorror.com/events
OUT NOW! Our new HAMMER TIME episode sees the start of the gothic classics with THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1957). Join me, Kevin (@eofftv.bsky.social), Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee! ⚡️ Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
October 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
OUT NOW! Our new HAMMER TIME episode sees the start of the gothic classics with THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1957). Join me, Kevin (@eofftv.bsky.social), Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee! ⚡️ Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
THE EVOLUTION OF HORROR PRESENTS 80s HALLOWEEN!
7pm on 31 October at the Ultimate Picture Palace, Oxford
🎟️ evolutionofhorror.com/events
7pm on 31 October at the Ultimate Picture Palace, Oxford
🎟️ evolutionofhorror.com/events
October 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
THE EVOLUTION OF HORROR PRESENTS 80s HALLOWEEN!
7pm on 31 October at the Ultimate Picture Palace, Oxford
🎟️ evolutionofhorror.com/events
7pm on 31 October at the Ultimate Picture Palace, Oxford
🎟️ evolutionofhorror.com/events
New zine just dropped in time for Halloween 🧟♂️ Essays! Playlist! Cocktail recipe! Gorgeous illustrations! Pull-out poster! 🧟♀️
Get your hands on ZOMBIE ZINE now 🧟 beckydarke.com/shop
Get your hands on ZOMBIE ZINE now 🧟 beckydarke.com/shop
October 20, 2025 at 7:09 AM
New zine just dropped in time for Halloween 🧟♂️ Essays! Playlist! Cocktail recipe! Gorgeous illustrations! Pull-out poster! 🧟♀️
Get your hands on ZOMBIE ZINE now 🧟 beckydarke.com/shop
Get your hands on ZOMBIE ZINE now 🧟 beckydarke.com/shop
Oh nbd, just showing one of my favourite horror movies and chatting about Video Nasties with Reece Shearsmith and Prano Bailey-Bond at The Garden Cinema. Sure why not? Tickets on sale now!
October 17, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Oh nbd, just showing one of my favourite horror movies and chatting about Video Nasties with Reece Shearsmith and Prano Bailey-Bond at The Garden Cinema. Sure why not? Tickets on sale now!
I'm delighted to announce I've contributed essays to two beautiful new releases available at @vinsyn.bsky.social!
CARMILLA (2019) from @filmmovement.bsky.social and MOLOCH (2022) from @shudder.com. Both available to pre-order now vinegarsyndrome.com
CARMILLA (2019) from @filmmovement.bsky.social and MOLOCH (2022) from @shudder.com. Both available to pre-order now vinegarsyndrome.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I'm delighted to announce I've contributed essays to two beautiful new releases available at @vinsyn.bsky.social!
CARMILLA (2019) from @filmmovement.bsky.social and MOLOCH (2022) from @shudder.com. Both available to pre-order now vinegarsyndrome.com
CARMILLA (2019) from @filmmovement.bsky.social and MOLOCH (2022) from @shudder.com. Both available to pre-order now vinegarsyndrome.com
Reposted by Becky Darke
Join us on Halloween night at the Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford!
🎟️ Tickets on sale now!! evolutionofhorror.com/events
🎟️ Tickets on sale now!! evolutionofhorror.com/events
October 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Join us on Halloween night at the Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford!
🎟️ Tickets on sale now!! evolutionofhorror.com/events
🎟️ Tickets on sale now!! evolutionofhorror.com/events
OUT NOW! The new episode of Hammer Time is all about X THE UNKNOWN (1956) ❌ We chat atomic slime monsters, kids in peril and Barry Norman's dad! Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
October 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
OUT NOW! The new episode of Hammer Time is all about X THE UNKNOWN (1956) ❌ We chat atomic slime monsters, kids in peril and Barry Norman's dad! Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
Reposted by Becky Darke
Favourite new podcast ❤️🎉(although longtime EOH listener)
Hammer was a horror gateway for me. When I was a tween the BBC often had a Hammer film on about 11/12 at night, and I always tried to watch them (with the sound down really low and Teletext subtitles on so as not to wake the parents 😅)
Hammer was a horror gateway for me. When I was a tween the BBC often had a Hammer film on about 11/12 at night, and I always tried to watch them (with the sound down really low and Teletext subtitles on so as not to wake the parents 😅)
The new episode of HAMMER TIME is out now! Kev and I discuss our first Hammer Horror film in depth: THE QUATERMASS XPERIMENT (1955) 🚀
October 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Favourite new podcast ❤️🎉(although longtime EOH listener)
Hammer was a horror gateway for me. When I was a tween the BBC often had a Hammer film on about 11/12 at night, and I always tried to watch them (with the sound down really low and Teletext subtitles on so as not to wake the parents 😅)
Hammer was a horror gateway for me. When I was a tween the BBC often had a Hammer film on about 11/12 at night, and I always tried to watch them (with the sound down really low and Teletext subtitles on so as not to wake the parents 😅)
Reposted by Becky Darke
A huge thanks to @gayofthedead.bsky.social, @bunnydarke.bsky.social, @lindsayhallam.bsky.social, @hatefuljosh.bsky.social, @philnobilejr.bsky.social, @jlalibs.com, @thehorrorchick.bsky.social and everyone else who played a part in this beauty! 😍 #FilmSky #Horror
RE-ANIMATOR: LIMITED EDITION 4K UHD & BLU-RAY released Dec 8, preorder now! Featuring new audio commentaries, cast & crew interviews, documentaries and more! Plus 120-page book & 6 art cards! Std Eds also available. bit.ly/Re-AnimatorL...
October 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A huge thanks to @gayofthedead.bsky.social, @bunnydarke.bsky.social, @lindsayhallam.bsky.social, @hatefuljosh.bsky.social, @philnobilejr.bsky.social, @jlalibs.com, @thehorrorchick.bsky.social and everyone else who played a part in this beauty! 😍 #FilmSky #Horror
Join us on Halloween night at the Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford!
🎟️ Tickets on sale now!! evolutionofhorror.com/events
🎟️ Tickets on sale now!! evolutionofhorror.com/events
October 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Join us on Halloween night at the Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford!
🎟️ Tickets on sale now!! evolutionofhorror.com/events
🎟️ Tickets on sale now!! evolutionofhorror.com/events