Mark Slater
@markslater.bsky.social
If you see me posting here, remind me I have too many books, BluRays, DVDs, comics & games to get through to be wasting time on socials. Those backlogs aren’t going to clear themselves.
Occasional maker of THINGS.
@MarkSlater42 on Letterboxd
(He/Him)
Occasional maker of THINGS.
@MarkSlater42 on Letterboxd
(He/Him)
Wait! Is that what Hattifatteners are?
November 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Wait! Is that what Hattifatteners are?
It’s not the reading of too many SF novels, it’s the complete misunderstanding of them.
November 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
It’s not the reading of too many SF novels, it’s the complete misunderstanding of them.
Post a non-religious photo you think of as holy.
November 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Post a non-religious photo you think of as holy.
They sell a product called Marmite XO - where XO means Extra Old!!
It gets BETTER with age!!!!
It gets BETTER with age!!!!
November 7, 2025 at 12:07 AM
They sell a product called Marmite XO - where XO means Extra Old!!
It gets BETTER with age!!!!
It gets BETTER with age!!!!
Visiting my friend Andrew Frith and sharing a dram of his favourite in Portmerion.
October 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Visiting my friend Andrew Frith and sharing a dram of his favourite in Portmerion.
Beer, fire and company.
October 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Beer, fire and company.
For the next five days, I will be mostly in the village.
October 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
For the next five days, I will be mostly in the village.
If you see this, post a vampire who isn’t Dracula
October 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
If you see this, post a vampire who isn’t Dracula
The 80s was the golden age of spaghetti shapes.
October 22, 2025 at 11:47 PM
The 80s was the golden age of spaghetti shapes.
Go home Google Ai, you’re drunk.
October 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Go home Google Ai, you’re drunk.
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 4 - Film 6 - Dead By Dawn
Polish Giallo homage that throws in references to so many films it becomes a game to spot them, but also has it’s own great imagery and does it with such gusto that it’s hard not to get carried along for the ride.
And … that’s all for this year folks!
Polish Giallo homage that throws in references to so many films it becomes a game to spot them, but also has it’s own great imagery and does it with such gusto that it’s hard not to get carried along for the ride.
And … that’s all for this year folks!
October 13, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 4 - Film 6 - Dead By Dawn
Polish Giallo homage that throws in references to so many films it becomes a game to spot them, but also has it’s own great imagery and does it with such gusto that it’s hard not to get carried along for the ride.
And … that’s all for this year folks!
Polish Giallo homage that throws in references to so many films it becomes a game to spot them, but also has it’s own great imagery and does it with such gusto that it’s hard not to get carried along for the ride.
And … that’s all for this year folks!
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 4 - Film 5 - The Other
This is a concept that has been done way better by other films that have been either deadly serious or seriously bonkers. This film doesn’t really know which way to jump so sadly doesn’t succeed in either direction.
This is a concept that has been done way better by other films that have been either deadly serious or seriously bonkers. This film doesn’t really know which way to jump so sadly doesn’t succeed in either direction.
October 13, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 4 - Film 5 - The Other
This is a concept that has been done way better by other films that have been either deadly serious or seriously bonkers. This film doesn’t really know which way to jump so sadly doesn’t succeed in either direction.
This is a concept that has been done way better by other films that have been either deadly serious or seriously bonkers. This film doesn’t really know which way to jump so sadly doesn’t succeed in either direction.
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 4 - Film 4 - Wormtown
Surprisingly good creature feature with a political angle. Expected this to be fairly hamfisted allegory, but it handled the horror side very well and the political commentary was surprisingly nuanced and on point.
Surprisingly good creature feature with a political angle. Expected this to be fairly hamfisted allegory, but it handled the horror side very well and the political commentary was surprisingly nuanced and on point.
October 13, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 4 - Film 4 - Wormtown
Surprisingly good creature feature with a political angle. Expected this to be fairly hamfisted allegory, but it handled the horror side very well and the political commentary was surprisingly nuanced and on point.
Surprisingly good creature feature with a political angle. Expected this to be fairly hamfisted allegory, but it handled the horror side very well and the political commentary was surprisingly nuanced and on point.
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 4 - Film 3 - Kombucha
Fun vaguely cosmic horror comedy taking shots at corporate culture. Think ‘Sorry To Bother You’ with tentacles.
Fun vaguely cosmic horror comedy taking shots at corporate culture. Think ‘Sorry To Bother You’ with tentacles.
October 13, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 4 - Film 3 - Kombucha
Fun vaguely cosmic horror comedy taking shots at corporate culture. Think ‘Sorry To Bother You’ with tentacles.
Fun vaguely cosmic horror comedy taking shots at corporate culture. Think ‘Sorry To Bother You’ with tentacles.
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 4 - Film 2 - Lily’s Ritual
Now much plot, fairly obvious and serious male gaze issues. The number of feet here would put Tarantino to shame.
Now much plot, fairly obvious and serious male gaze issues. The number of feet here would put Tarantino to shame.
October 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 4 - Film 2 - Lily’s Ritual
Now much plot, fairly obvious and serious male gaze issues. The number of feet here would put Tarantino to shame.
Now much plot, fairly obvious and serious male gaze issues. The number of feet here would put Tarantino to shame.
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 4 - Film 1 - Crawling Chaos Shorts Showcase
Excellent selection but the absolute crowning short was the claymation take on ‘Dagon’ where HP Lovecraft and Arnold Schwarzenegger are besties.
Excellent selection but the absolute crowning short was the claymation take on ‘Dagon’ where HP Lovecraft and Arnold Schwarzenegger are besties.
October 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 4 - Film 1 - Crawling Chaos Shorts Showcase
Excellent selection but the absolute crowning short was the claymation take on ‘Dagon’ where HP Lovecraft and Arnold Schwarzenegger are besties.
Excellent selection but the absolute crowning short was the claymation take on ‘Dagon’ where HP Lovecraft and Arnold Schwarzenegger are besties.
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 3 - Film 6 - The Driftless
Anthology set in the Driftless region of the USA. The locations, landscapes, music, characters, performances and direction are all just working beautifully together. Has a tightness and vibe reminiscent of Creepshow etc and a great framing device.
Anthology set in the Driftless region of the USA. The locations, landscapes, music, characters, performances and direction are all just working beautifully together. Has a tightness and vibe reminiscent of Creepshow etc and a great framing device.
October 13, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 3 - Film 6 - The Driftless
Anthology set in the Driftless region of the USA. The locations, landscapes, music, characters, performances and direction are all just working beautifully together. Has a tightness and vibe reminiscent of Creepshow etc and a great framing device.
Anthology set in the Driftless region of the USA. The locations, landscapes, music, characters, performances and direction are all just working beautifully together. Has a tightness and vibe reminiscent of Creepshow etc and a great framing device.
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 3 - Film 5 - Deviant
Bent rusty nail filled dildos in this comedy horror.
Bent rusty nail filled dildos in this comedy horror.
October 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 3 - Film 5 - Deviant
Bent rusty nail filled dildos in this comedy horror.
Bent rusty nail filled dildos in this comedy horror.
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 3 - Film 4 - Rabbit Trap
One of the films of the festival thus far. Properly spooky folk horror - very smart and well made.
One of the films of the festival thus far. Properly spooky folk horror - very smart and well made.
October 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 3 - Film 4 - Rabbit Trap
One of the films of the festival thus far. Properly spooky folk horror - very smart and well made.
One of the films of the festival thus far. Properly spooky folk horror - very smart and well made.
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 3 - Film 3 - Squealers
Very tight cat and mouser thriller - very much enjoyed.
Very tight cat and mouser thriller - very much enjoyed.
October 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Grimmfest 2025 - Day 3 - Film 3 - Squealers
Very tight cat and mouser thriller - very much enjoyed.
Very tight cat and mouser thriller - very much enjoyed.