Paul Farrell 🎃
@paulisgreat2000.bsky.social
Bylines: Bloody Disgusting, HorrorHound Magazine, Dead Ringers, Scriptophobics
Podcasts: Dead Ringers, Scream Addicts: Hammer Pub
You know, I like horror movies and stuff.
Stuff I’ve written! : https://bloody-disgusting.com/author/paul-farrell/
Podcasts: Dead Ringers, Scream Addicts: Hammer Pub
You know, I like horror movies and stuff.
Stuff I’ve written! : https://bloody-disgusting.com/author/paul-farrell/
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Fun announcement!
I was lucky enough to get to contribute essays to these two gorgeous Hammer releases for THE HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN and SCARS OF DRACULA for StudioCanal— Hammer has been a love/obsession of mine for quite sometime and this is an absolute dream come true!
I was lucky enough to get to contribute essays to these two gorgeous Hammer releases for THE HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN and SCARS OF DRACULA for StudioCanal— Hammer has been a love/obsession of mine for quite sometime and this is an absolute dream come true!
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Because I don’t know how to just go to a movie, here’s my quickie review for PREDATOR: BADLANDS, a movie that I freaking loved: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/quickie-revi...
Quickie Review: Predator: Badlands
Exploring horror, film, and pop culture, all while celebrating the creators, history, and artistry that keep the genre alive.
from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Because I don’t know how to just go to a movie, here’s my quickie review for PREDATOR: BADLANDS, a movie that I freaking loved: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/quickie-revi...
Criterion sale struck again!
November 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Criterion sale struck again!
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Earlier this year, I decided to offer script notes and consultations for the first time. Why would anyone pay me for that? Well, I've spent the last 35 years in LA as a writer, and I've worked all sides of this equation.
October 28, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Earlier this year, I decided to offer script notes and consultations for the first time. Why would anyone pay me for that? Well, I've spent the last 35 years in LA as a writer, and I've worked all sides of this equation.
All in favor of extending the Halloween season through to the end of the year?
🔘Absolutely 🎃
⚪️Still Yes tho 👻
🔘Absolutely 🎃
⚪️Still Yes tho 👻
October 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
All in favor of extending the Halloween season through to the end of the year?
🔘Absolutely 🎃
⚪️Still Yes tho 👻
🔘Absolutely 🎃
⚪️Still Yes tho 👻
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This is the ideal title card. All others aspire to be as perfect as this title card.
October 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
This is the ideal title card. All others aspire to be as perfect as this title card.
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Sorry to put this out there but this morning just hit me hard, but if you’re a free subscriber who has been enjoying my work but don’t want to upgrade to a paid sub, you can tip through here: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io#/portal/supp...
(Sorry I’m just about to lose my mind)
(Sorry I’m just about to lose my mind)
October 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Sorry to put this out there but this morning just hit me hard, but if you’re a free subscriber who has been enjoying my work but don’t want to upgrade to a paid sub, you can tip through here: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io#/portal/supp...
(Sorry I’m just about to lose my mind)
(Sorry I’m just about to lose my mind)
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Hey y’all, my celebration of Paul WS Anderson’s EVENT HORIZON is now live: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/halloween-sc...
I love this film & I absolutely adore PWSA. It feels nice being right about this one for so long.
Shares/subscriptions (free or paid) are greatly appreciated! 🙏
I love this film & I absolutely adore PWSA. It feels nice being right about this one for so long.
Shares/subscriptions (free or paid) are greatly appreciated! 🙏
Halloween Screams: Event Horizon
Exploring horror, film, and pop culture, all while celebrating the creators, history, and artistry that keep the genre alive.
from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io
October 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Hey y’all, my celebration of Paul WS Anderson’s EVENT HORIZON is now live: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/halloween-sc...
I love this film & I absolutely adore PWSA. It feels nice being right about this one for so long.
Shares/subscriptions (free or paid) are greatly appreciated! 🙏
I love this film & I absolutely adore PWSA. It feels nice being right about this one for so long.
Shares/subscriptions (free or paid) are greatly appreciated! 🙏
Today marks the 18th anniversary of my homegrown short horror film festival OctHorror Fest!
To date, friends/family have made 200+ shorts and I am so pumped for the new crop!
To date, friends/family have made 200+ shorts and I am so pumped for the new crop!
October 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Today marks the 18th anniversary of my homegrown short horror film festival OctHorror Fest!
To date, friends/family have made 200+ shorts and I am so pumped for the new crop!
To date, friends/family have made 200+ shorts and I am so pumped for the new crop!
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any patient meeting with Dr Loomis
October 24, 2025 at 12:15 AM
any patient meeting with Dr Loomis
Tis the season! 🎃
October 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Tis the season! 🎃
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Hey y’all, for my next “One-and-Done Slashers” series, I wanted to highlight a movie that I absolutely love that doesn’t seem to get discussed all too often: CENSOR.
from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/one-and-done...
Shares/subs are greatly appreciated - cheers!!! 🙏
from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/one-and-done...
Shares/subs are greatly appreciated - cheers!!! 🙏
One-and-Done Slashers: Censor (2021)
Exploring horror, film, and pop culture, all while celebrating the creators, history, and artistry that keep the genre alive.
from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io
October 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Hey y’all, for my next “One-and-Done Slashers” series, I wanted to highlight a movie that I absolutely love that doesn’t seem to get discussed all too often: CENSOR.
from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/one-and-done...
Shares/subs are greatly appreciated - cheers!!! 🙏
from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/one-and-done...
Shares/subs are greatly appreciated - cheers!!! 🙏
Seated for Joe Hill!
October 22, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Seated for Joe Hill!
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Sorry for the self-promotion, but I just wanted to share my site where you'll find my meager thoughts on all kinds of horror, cinema history, FX legends & more. Free & paid subs are available & I'd appreciate any support there (incl. shares here): from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io
Cheers!
Cheers!
From the Desk of The Horror Chick
Heather Wixson explores horror, film, and pop culture, all while celebrating the creators, history, and artistry that keep the genre alive.
from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io
October 19, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Sorry for the self-promotion, but I just wanted to share my site where you'll find my meager thoughts on all kinds of horror, cinema history, FX legends & more. Free & paid subs are available & I'd appreciate any support there (incl. shares here): from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io
Cheers!
Cheers!
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ICYMI - here’s another one that went up this week!!
Busy morning here but the next entry in my “One-and-Done” Slasher Series is live & it is celebrating THE PROWLER (as well as my Uncle Gene, who served in the Army): from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/one-and-done...
Any subs/shares are greatly appreciated - cheers!
Any subs/shares are greatly appreciated - cheers!
One-and-Done Slashers: The Prowler (1981)
Exploring horror, film, and pop culture, all while celebrating the creators, history, and artistry that keep the genre alive.
from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io
October 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
ICYMI - here’s another one that went up this week!!
Reposted by Paul Farrell 🎃
New My Favorite F***ing Movie is out! I originally wrote this essay for Daily Grindhouse when X first came out. I think this is such a special movie & I really love what I wrote about it, so I’m happy to be giving it a second life as part of this series.
Likes/shares/subscribes very appreciated 🖤
Likes/shares/subscribes very appreciated 🖤
Sex Won’t Kill You, But Something Else Surely Will
Ti West’s X (2022)
open.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
New My Favorite F***ing Movie is out! I originally wrote this essay for Daily Grindhouse when X first came out. I think this is such a special movie & I really love what I wrote about it, so I’m happy to be giving it a second life as part of this series.
Likes/shares/subscribes very appreciated 🖤
Likes/shares/subscribes very appreciated 🖤
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Ohhh hell yeah! @paulisgreat2000.bsky.social is the guest on this week’s episode of @horrorqueers.bsky.social talking about KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE. Guaranteed to be a good listen 🤡 🍭
Wipe that popcorn off your jacket and take the longest shower ever because we're discussing the queer-leaning throuple at the center of Stephen Chiodo's cult classic #KillerKlownsFromOuterSpace (1988)! Tagging in for the conversation is @deadringers.bsky.social co-host @paulisgreat2000.bsky.social!
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) feat. Paul Farrell
Podcast Episode · Horror Queers · 10/15/2025 · 1h 49m
podcasts.apple.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Ohhh hell yeah! @paulisgreat2000.bsky.social is the guest on this week’s episode of @horrorqueers.bsky.social talking about KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE. Guaranteed to be a good listen 🤡 🍭
I got a chance to join the always amazing @joelipsett.bsky.social and @tracedthurman.bsky.social to chat cotton candy cocoons, popcorn bazookas and all things KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE on this week’s @horrorqueers.bsky.social!
So dodge those suspicious balloons, have a listen and enjoy! 🛸 🤡 🍿
So dodge those suspicious balloons, have a listen and enjoy! 🛸 🤡 🍿
Wipe that popcorn off your jacket and take the longest shower ever because we're discussing the queer-leaning throuple at the center of Stephen Chiodo's cult classic #KillerKlownsFromOuterSpace (1988)! Tagging in for the conversation is @deadringers.bsky.social co-host @paulisgreat2000.bsky.social!
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) feat. Paul Farrell
Podcast Episode · Horror Queers · 10/15/2025 · 1h 49m
podcasts.apple.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I got a chance to join the always amazing @joelipsett.bsky.social and @tracedthurman.bsky.social to chat cotton candy cocoons, popcorn bazookas and all things KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE on this week’s @horrorqueers.bsky.social!
So dodge those suspicious balloons, have a listen and enjoy! 🛸 🤡 🍿
So dodge those suspicious balloons, have a listen and enjoy! 🛸 🤡 🍿
Reposted by Paul Farrell 🎃
Wipe that popcorn off your jacket and take the longest shower ever because we're discussing the queer-leaning throuple at the center of Stephen Chiodo's cult classic #KillerKlownsFromOuterSpace (1988)! Tagging in for the conversation is @deadringers.bsky.social co-host @paulisgreat2000.bsky.social!
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) feat. Paul Farrell
Podcast Episode · Horror Queers · 10/15/2025 · 1h 49m
podcasts.apple.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Wipe that popcorn off your jacket and take the longest shower ever because we're discussing the queer-leaning throuple at the center of Stephen Chiodo's cult classic #KillerKlownsFromOuterSpace (1988)! Tagging in for the conversation is @deadringers.bsky.social co-host @paulisgreat2000.bsky.social!
Reposted by Paul Farrell 🎃
This movie is so fucking fun. More tomorrow…
Tomorrow on the Main Feed: avoid the woods and don't answer the door because the town is being invaded by KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE (1988)
a clown with a red nose is waving his hand in the dark
ALT: a clown with a red nose is waving his hand in the dark
media.tenor.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
This movie is so fucking fun. More tomorrow…
Reposted by Paul Farrell 🎃
Tomorrow on the Main Feed: avoid the woods and don't answer the door because the town is being invaded by KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE (1988)
a clown with a red nose is waving his hand in the dark
ALT: a clown with a red nose is waving his hand in the dark
media.tenor.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Tomorrow on the Main Feed: avoid the woods and don't answer the door because the town is being invaded by KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE (1988)
Reposted by Paul Farrell 🎃
Hey y'all, I'm working on increasing my subscribers at my site (paid & free), so I thought I'd tease the next installments in my "One-and-Done" Slasher Series - 2 of the best horror movies released during the 2010s:
You can sign up here: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io
Thanks & Cheers!
You can sign up here: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io
Thanks & Cheers!
October 12, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Hey y'all, I'm working on increasing my subscribers at my site (paid & free), so I thought I'd tease the next installments in my "One-and-Done" Slasher Series - 2 of the best horror movies released during the 2010s:
You can sign up here: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io
Thanks & Cheers!
You can sign up here: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io
Thanks & Cheers!
Fun announcement!
I was lucky enough to get to contribute essays to these two gorgeous Hammer releases for THE HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN and SCARS OF DRACULA for StudioCanal— Hammer has been a love/obsession of mine for quite sometime and this is an absolute dream come true!
I was lucky enough to get to contribute essays to these two gorgeous Hammer releases for THE HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN and SCARS OF DRACULA for StudioCanal— Hammer has been a love/obsession of mine for quite sometime and this is an absolute dream come true!
October 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Fun announcement!
I was lucky enough to get to contribute essays to these two gorgeous Hammer releases for THE HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN and SCARS OF DRACULA for StudioCanal— Hammer has been a love/obsession of mine for quite sometime and this is an absolute dream come true!
I was lucky enough to get to contribute essays to these two gorgeous Hammer releases for THE HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN and SCARS OF DRACULA for StudioCanal— Hammer has been a love/obsession of mine for quite sometime and this is an absolute dream come true!
Because it’s time to find out why rock’s chosen warriors will rule the apocalypse 🎸 🔥 🎃 🔥 🎸
Now watching:
Now watching:
October 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Because it’s time to find out why rock’s chosen warriors will rule the apocalypse 🎸 🔥 🎃 🔥 🎸
Now watching:
Now watching:
Treated myself to a Halloween present 🎃
October 7, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Treated myself to a Halloween present 🎃
Halloween season means it’s time for a new V/H/S 🎃
Now watching:
Now watching:
October 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Halloween season means it’s time for a new V/H/S 🎃
Now watching:
Now watching: