Paul Farrell 🎃
@paulisgreat2000.bsky.social
Bylines: Bloody Disgusting, StudioCanal, HorrorHound Magazine, Dead Ringers
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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Thanks! I'm just a boy standing in front of the world saying, "Hello! Buy my book A CUT BELOW: A CELEBRATION OF B HORROR MOVIES, 1950s-1980s; Metamucil ain't cheap. We're clapping flicks that could always use more love. Get it today! Or tomorrow, I'm not pushy."
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A Cut Below - McFarland
A Cut Below A Celebration of B Horror Movies, 1950s–1980s Scott Drebit 978-1-4766-9195-4 978-1-4766-5038-8
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September 18, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Thanks! I'm just a boy standing in front of the world saying, "Hello! Buy my book A CUT BELOW: A CELEBRATION OF B HORROR MOVIES, 1950s-1980s; Metamucil ain't cheap. We're clapping flicks that could always use more love. Get it today! Or tomorrow, I'm not pushy."
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September 1st, 12:01am
September 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM
September 1st, 12:01am
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Hi everyone, I wrote this last night & I don’t know if it even comes close to celebrating Tim Curry properly, but I tried my best. Like so many others, his impact on my life was deep & I’m so grateful for that: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/thank-you-ti...
This is open to everyone!
This is open to everyone!
Thank you, Tim Curry
This one is bit emotional for me, so allow me to pre-apologize if any of this sounds goofy or silly. There have been a lot of tears today.
Sometimes you get lucky as a fan and you connect with a perf...
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August 27, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Hi everyone, I wrote this last night & I don’t know if it even comes close to celebrating Tim Curry properly, but I tried my best. Like so many others, his impact on my life was deep & I’m so grateful for that: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/thank-you-ti...
This is open to everyone!
This is open to everyone!
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Hi everyone! Today, THE CRAFT is celebrating its 30th anniversary so I wrote something about why it means a lot to me & to so many others as well. Features some fun tidbits from my 2016 interview w/the director & from Fairuza Balk too: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/we-are-still...
We Are (Still) the Weirdos: The Craft at 30
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
May 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Hi everyone! Today, THE CRAFT is celebrating its 30th anniversary so I wrote something about why it means a lot to me & to so many others as well. Features some fun tidbits from my 2016 interview w/the director & from Fairuza Balk too: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/we-are-still...
Received copies of the most recent StudioCanal Hammer releases that I contributed essays for and they’re quite cool—check ‘em out if you get the chance!
April 29, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Received copies of the most recent StudioCanal Hammer releases that I contributed essays for and they’re quite cool—check ‘em out if you get the chance!
Today’s new arrivals from the great @arrowvideo.bsky.social!
April 29, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Today’s new arrivals from the great @arrowvideo.bsky.social!
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Subscriptions at my site have been extremely slow-going (I get more every week at my shut down Substack site - sigh). So I just wanted to share this again - both free & paid subs are deeply appreciated & help support my writing in so many ways. Plus, signing up is easy! Cheers! 🖤
Happy 40th anniversary to APRIL FOOL’S DAY, one of my all time favorites. I decided to write a little something to celebrate: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/the-jokes-on...
Shares and/or subs would be greatly appreciated (this is open to free & paid subs). Cheers!
Shares and/or subs would be greatly appreciated (this is open to free & paid subs). Cheers!
The Joke’s On Us: April Fool’s Day at 40 and the Uncertainty of Adulthood
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
March 27, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Subscriptions at my site have been extremely slow-going (I get more every week at my shut down Substack site - sigh). So I just wanted to share this again - both free & paid subs are deeply appreciated & help support my writing in so many ways. Plus, signing up is easy! Cheers! 🖤
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ICYMI: yesterday, one of my all time favorites celebrated its 40th anniversary.
This is open to both paid & free subscribers - cheers!
This is open to both paid & free subscribers - cheers!
Happy 40th anniversary to APRIL FOOL’S DAY, one of my all time favorites. I decided to write a little something to celebrate: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/the-jokes-on...
Shares and/or subs would be greatly appreciated (this is open to free & paid subs). Cheers!
Shares and/or subs would be greatly appreciated (this is open to free & paid subs). Cheers!
The Joke’s On Us: April Fool’s Day at 40 and the Uncertainty of Adulthood
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
March 28, 2026 at 8:12 PM
ICYMI: yesterday, one of my all time favorites celebrated its 40th anniversary.
This is open to both paid & free subscribers - cheers!
This is open to both paid & free subscribers - cheers!
Wishing the happiest of happy birthdays to @thehorrorchick.bsky.social — one of the best voices in genre journalism around who has led me to more favorites than I can count. If you haven’t already, do yourself a favor and subscribe to her incredible work!
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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.
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March 17, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Wishing the happiest of happy birthdays to @thehorrorchick.bsky.social — one of the best voices in genre journalism around who has led me to more favorites than I can count. If you haven’t already, do yourself a favor and subscribe to her incredible work!
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Horror movies rule!
That’s my two-cents, at least.
That’s my two-cents, at least.
March 15, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Horror movies rule!
That’s my two-cents, at least.
That’s my two-cents, at least.
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I know it’s Saturday the 14th, but I wanted to share my FRIDAY THE 13th piece again because I put a lot into this over the last month & I’m really proud of the work I did here: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/tales-from-c...
I’d appreciate any shares and/or subs (free & paid are great)!
I’d appreciate any shares and/or subs (free & paid are great)!
Tales from Crystal Lake: How the Friday the 13th Franchise Became Horror’s Ultimate Campfire Legend (Part One)
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
March 14, 2026 at 7:02 PM
I know it’s Saturday the 14th, but I wanted to share my FRIDAY THE 13th piece again because I put a lot into this over the last month & I’m really proud of the work I did here: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/tales-from-c...
I’d appreciate any shares and/or subs (free & paid are great)!
I’d appreciate any shares and/or subs (free & paid are great)!
Just want to remind everyone that one of the best film and genre journalists there is is out there writing amazing, insightful reflections, reviews, and editorials and they’re all available for you to read and enjoy!
Do yourself a favor and subscribe to Heather’s work—we’re lucky to have her!
Do yourself a favor and subscribe to Heather’s work—we’re lucky to have her!
Since I’ve gotten a bunch of new followers these last few days (hi, new people!), just sharing my site where I celebrate horror & all kinds of stuff. I offer both free & paid subs (you can even tip at the top if you don’t want to do a paid sub): 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
March 13, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Just want to remind everyone that one of the best film and genre journalists there is is out there writing amazing, insightful reflections, reviews, and editorials and they’re all available for you to read and enjoy!
Do yourself a favor and subscribe to Heather’s work—we’re lucky to have her!
Do yourself a favor and subscribe to Heather’s work—we’re lucky to have her!
Reposted by Paul Farrell 🎃
Since I’ve gotten a bunch of new followers these last few days (hi, new people!), just sharing my site where I celebrate horror & all kinds of stuff. I offer both free & paid subs (you can even tip at the top if you don’t want to do a paid sub): 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
November 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Since I’ve gotten a bunch of new followers these last few days (hi, new people!), just sharing my site where I celebrate horror & all kinds of stuff. I offer both free & paid subs (you can even tip at the top if you don’t want to do a paid sub): from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io
Cheers!
Cheers!
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Just wanted to mention that this is also open to both free & paid subscribers too - I spent the last month working through this & I do hope folks enjoy it.
Thank you. 🖤
Thank you. 🖤
Happy Friday the 13th y’all! Last month when we were seeing the first FRIDAY, I had this idea for an article about the stories from these films & it morphed into a series. Here’s part 1 that celebrates the stories of the OG FRIDAY THE 13th: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/tales-from-c...
Tales from Crystal Lake: How the Friday the 13th Franchise Became Horror’s Ultimate Campfire Legend (Part One)
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
March 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Just wanted to mention that this is also open to both free & paid subscribers too - I spent the last month working through this & I do hope folks enjoy it.
Thank you. 🖤
Thank you. 🖤
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Also, I’ve been championing SCREAM 4 since day one (technically before if you count my review that came out a few days before release, lol) but I loved championing it for its 10th anniversary years ago.
Maybe I’ll need to write something new for its 15th in April. 🤔
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Maybe I’ll need to write something new for its 15th in April. 🤔
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Sick is the New Sane: Why SCREAM 4 Still Rules 10 Years Later - Daily Dead
Even though I’m currently in the mix of celebrating indie horror this month, there was no way in hell that I, of all people, would miss celebrating the 10th anniversary of Wes Craven’s Scream 4 today....
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February 27, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Also, I’ve been championing SCREAM 4 since day one (technically before if you count my review that came out a few days before release, lol) but I loved championing it for its 10th anniversary years ago.
Maybe I’ll need to write something new for its 15th in April. 🤔
dailydead.com/sick-is-the-...
Maybe I’ll need to write something new for its 15th in April. 🤔
dailydead.com/sick-is-the-...
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Also, since it is the 45th anniversary of MY BLOODY VALENTINE, I figured today would be a good day to share my piece on it from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/one-and-done...
I’m a huge fan of MBV & hopefully I celebrated it properly here. Any shares and/or subs would really be appreciated!
I’m a huge fan of MBV & hopefully I celebrated it properly here. Any shares and/or subs would really be appreciated!
One-and-Done Slashers: My Bloody Valentine (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
February 11, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Also, since it is the 45th anniversary of MY BLOODY VALENTINE, I figured today would be a good day to share my piece on it from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/one-and-done...
I’m a huge fan of MBV & hopefully I celebrated it properly here. Any shares and/or subs would really be appreciated!
I’m a huge fan of MBV & hopefully I celebrated it properly here. Any shares and/or subs would really be appreciated!
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🧟MARCH🧟
'80 w @drewmcweeny.com & Bobby Roberts
'25 w @dreaclark.bsky.social, @katiewalshstx.bsky.social, Ryan, & Daniel Waters
HUNTER w Clay, @pmiscove.bsky.social, & Sponsor @jimlaczkowski.net
ROMERO w @danielkraus.com & Greg Nicotero
KEATON w @bryancogman.bsky.social & @oriananudo.bsky.social
'80 w @drewmcweeny.com & Bobby Roberts
'25 w @dreaclark.bsky.social, @katiewalshstx.bsky.social, Ryan, & Daniel Waters
HUNTER w Clay, @pmiscove.bsky.social, & Sponsor @jimlaczkowski.net
ROMERO w @danielkraus.com & Greg Nicotero
KEATON w @bryancogman.bsky.social & @oriananudo.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 6:14 PM
🧟MARCH🧟
'80 w @drewmcweeny.com & Bobby Roberts
'25 w @dreaclark.bsky.social, @katiewalshstx.bsky.social, Ryan, & Daniel Waters
HUNTER w Clay, @pmiscove.bsky.social, & Sponsor @jimlaczkowski.net
ROMERO w @danielkraus.com & Greg Nicotero
KEATON w @bryancogman.bsky.social & @oriananudo.bsky.social
'80 w @drewmcweeny.com & Bobby Roberts
'25 w @dreaclark.bsky.social, @katiewalshstx.bsky.social, Ryan, & Daniel Waters
HUNTER w Clay, @pmiscove.bsky.social, & Sponsor @jimlaczkowski.net
ROMERO w @danielkraus.com & Greg Nicotero
KEATON w @bryancogman.bsky.social & @oriananudo.bsky.social
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Hey y’all, today I celebrate 35 yrs of POPCORN, a perfectly imperfect love letter to horror movies & the theatrical experience. Synapse’s doc was a huge help here & filled w/so much love: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/popcorn-at-3...
Shares & subs (paid/free) are genuinely appreciated!
Shares & subs (paid/free) are genuinely appreciated!
Popcorn at 35: A Love Letter to Movie Magic, Meta-Horror and Survival
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
February 1, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Hey y’all, today I celebrate 35 yrs of POPCORN, a perfectly imperfect love letter to horror movies & the theatrical experience. Synapse’s doc was a huge help here & filled w/so much love: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/popcorn-at-3...
Shares & subs (paid/free) are genuinely appreciated!
Shares & subs (paid/free) are genuinely appreciated!
My daughter and I are doing our homework before our SEND HELP viewing this afternoon… 🔥 😱 🔥
Now watching:
Now watching:
February 1, 2026 at 3:26 PM
My daughter and I are doing our homework before our SEND HELP viewing this afternoon… 🔥 😱 🔥
Now watching:
Now watching:
Journeying through Altman’s work this year and onto this space race curio starring James Caan and Robert Duvall..
Now watching:
Now watching:
January 31, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Journeying through Altman’s work this year and onto this space race curio starring James Caan and Robert Duvall..
Now watching:
Now watching:
Shout out to my favorite podcast for inspiring my daughter and I to run through Wes Anderson’s entire filmography (all first time watches for her)—an incredible listen and it helped my daughter discover her new favorite filmmaker!
Thanks @screendrafts.bsky.social, y’all are truly the greatest 🎥 💕
Thanks @screendrafts.bsky.social, y’all are truly the greatest 🎥 💕
ICYMI!
Week two of ANDERSON MONTH was an all-Legends Draft Table, as @bryancogman.bsky.social, @billyraybrewton.bsky.social, @dreaclark.bsky.social, & Commissioner Clay ranked the 13 feature films directed by WES ANDERSON!
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Week two of ANDERSON MONTH was an all-Legends Draft Table, as @bryancogman.bsky.social, @billyraybrewton.bsky.social, @dreaclark.bsky.social, & Commissioner Clay ranked the 13 feature films directed by WES ANDERSON!
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January 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Shout out to my favorite podcast for inspiring my daughter and I to run through Wes Anderson’s entire filmography (all first time watches for her)—an incredible listen and it helped my daughter discover her new favorite filmmaker!
Thanks @screendrafts.bsky.social, y’all are truly the greatest 🎥 💕
Thanks @screendrafts.bsky.social, y’all are truly the greatest 🎥 💕
Fun Hammer news!
I again had the great privilege to contribute essays for a few more gorgeous Hammer 4K restorations from StudioCanal: FEAR IN THE NIGHT, BLOOD FROM THE MUMMY’S TOMB, and DEMONS OF THE MIND.
Hammer has my heart so I am beyond thrilled to be a part of these beautiful releases 🖤
I again had the great privilege to contribute essays for a few more gorgeous Hammer 4K restorations from StudioCanal: FEAR IN THE NIGHT, BLOOD FROM THE MUMMY’S TOMB, and DEMONS OF THE MIND.
Hammer has my heart so I am beyond thrilled to be a part of these beautiful releases 🖤
January 21, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Fun Hammer news!
I again had the great privilege to contribute essays for a few more gorgeous Hammer 4K restorations from StudioCanal: FEAR IN THE NIGHT, BLOOD FROM THE MUMMY’S TOMB, and DEMONS OF THE MIND.
Hammer has my heart so I am beyond thrilled to be a part of these beautiful releases 🖤
I again had the great privilege to contribute essays for a few more gorgeous Hammer 4K restorations from StudioCanal: FEAR IN THE NIGHT, BLOOD FROM THE MUMMY’S TOMB, and DEMONS OF THE MIND.
Hammer has my heart so I am beyond thrilled to be a part of these beautiful releases 🖤
Reposted by Paul Farrell 🎃
Because I ended up working thru a bunch of my "break," I didn't get to do hardly anything I wanted to get done, including celebrating my work in 2025. In any case, I just wanted to share my site as I'd love some new subs (free & paid!) for the new year: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io
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
January 4, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Because I ended up working thru a bunch of my "break," I didn't get to do hardly anything I wanted to get done, including celebrating my work in 2025. In any case, I just wanted to share my site as I'd love some new subs (free & paid!) for the new year: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io