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cullenwade.bsky.social
Don't know why but I somehow skipped #81 yesterday, which is extra tragic because this is one of my favorite pools.
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March 5, 2026 at 12:09 AM
cullenwade.bsky.social
Asymmetry is a cruel mistress.
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 59: The Faculty (1998) I like how the mounts for the starting blocks blend in with the floor pattern, but there's something irksome about that springboard being off-center.
February 9, 2026 at 10:35 PM
cullenwade.bsky.social
I appeared on Horrifically Well-Read, Bled, & Said podcast (don’t forget the Oxford comma) & had a really fun conversation with Adam about S(p)lasher Flicks. Fun times!
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The logo of the “Horrifically Well-Read, Bled & Said” podcast, with the episode title “Splasher Flicks w/ Cullen Wade”
February 12, 2026 at 2:38 PM
cullenwade.bsky.social
The even-numbered PA sequels might not be many people's favorites, but this pool is a gem.
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 6: Paranormal Activity 2 (2010) The shape has a nice flow to it, accented by those irregular paving stones. Not quite a naturalistic look, but in that neighborhood.
February 13, 2026 at 12:03 AM
cullenwade.bsky.social
We can't let them keep getting away with hack work like this.
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 67: Sunset Boulevard (1950) There are 3 pool ladders when Joe gets shot, but one has disappeared by the time the cops show up. Awful continuity editing, crap movie.
February 17, 2026 at 11:39 PM
cullenwade.bsky.social
Few things are sadder than pools built by people who don't care about swimming.
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 31: The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999) Really not much of a pool. Seemingly put in for appearance's sake without much consideration of whether it would be fun to swim in. Sure enough, only one person seems to be enjoying it.
January 12, 2026 at 10:50 PM
cullenwade.bsky.social
Welcome back to #splasherflicks #poolreviews. Today we're looking at a staple of California apartment living.
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 18: Starry Eyes (2014) Again, the intangibles. Something about this pool just seems off. I'm not feeling the flow of the shape; maybe it needs a diving board to balance it. It looks kinda dingy, but it could be the pitted concrete. Anyway, vibes are awry.
December 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
cullenwade.bsky.social
Okay it's the one you've been waiting for, American dreamers.
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 60: Pooltergeist (1982) People always ask about this one but I don't know how to review an unfinished pool excavation. You want me to judge a hole? I'm only human. P.S. The misspelled movie title above was a typo but I'm keeping it.
February 10, 2026 at 10:30 PM
cullenwade.bsky.social
It's on just the tip of my tongue, but the cockamamie thing is so hard to grasp it's driving me nuts.
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 100: Poison Ivy: The New Seduction (1997) There's something suggestive about the shape of this pool, but I can't quite wrap my hand around it.
March 26, 2026 at 9:15 PM
cullenwade.bsky.social
If anyone can read Thai & wants to research statues re: urban planning, I'd be much obliged.
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 28: The Pool (2018) Can you believe there's no law that says a pool needs to be built with a way to get out, even when it's empty? At least in the US, I don't know about building codes in Thailand.
January 10, 2026 at 2:42 AM
cullenwade.bsky.social
@eeriechristine.bsky.social had some very nice things to say about #splasherflicks! Grateful!
July 2, 2026 at 3:07 PM
cullenwade.bsky.social
Not gonna front I like this movie more than The Substance.
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 69: Revenge (2017) Undoubtedly a waste of water in the desert, this is the kind of pool that sacrifices utility for the appearance of luxury. Still, if what we see in the film is any indication, it's surprisingly swimmable for how uninviting it looks.
February 19, 2026 at 11:55 PM
cullenwade.bsky.social
Another day in Prowlerdise.
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 51: The Prowler (1981) Just a bit zany & playful in its design. I'd be interested to know how that shape was arrive at, & the crosshatched brick deck in shades of oatmeal is an offbeat take on the standard red brick grid. It also looks to have a 12' section, deeper than your average residential pool. Those little touches add up.
February 1, 2026 at 5:48 PM
cullenwade.bsky.social
What's up scary swim team? Modern architecture leaving you cold? Loosen things up with a humble pool.
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 95: The Glass House (2001) Minus the flat-edge coping on two sides, this pool is more traditional than you'd expect from the ultra-modern look of the rest of the house. The warm color of the decking & the modest furniture make it downright homey.
March 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM
cullenwade.bsky.social
Damn, have I really not posted a pool review in 5 days? It's a good thing we're almost done, because I guess I'm *close* to overstaying my welcome. Only one more left!
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 102: Colossal (2016) I don't think I need to repeat how unsafe it is to jump into a pool so leaf-covered you can't see what's in there, but my admonition against having a pool you can leap into from an upper story probably does bear repeating.
April 2, 2026 at 11:14 PM
cullenwade.bsky.social
In order for it to work, you have to believe in it, & I believe that this movie works.
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 87: Fright Night (2011) Not sure why there's a full pool at a vacant house (especially in the desert), but I like the tile work. It's hard to be certain but I think that's a sun bench in the corner, which is always a nice feature.
March 11, 2026 at 12:50 AM
cullenwade.bsky.social
When is a good remake not a good remake? When it's a GREAT remake.
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 71: Diabolique (1996) Given its proximity to well-trafficked foot paths & the back door of the main building--& the fact that it's you know, a school--there should really be a fence around this pool.
February 21, 2026 at 4:14 PM
cullenwade.bsky.social
La piscine noire.
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 39: Taste of Fear (1961) Pools across the pond in those days didn't hold your hand. No shallow end, no steps--just a simple ladder, clean design, Doric columns, & plenty of depth.
January 20, 2026 at 10:48 PM
cullenwade.bsky.social
Missed it a couple days ago but @smcclurg.bsky.social penned a very kind review of #SplasherFlicks for @horrordna.bsky.social. Blessings up!

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S(p)lasher Flicks: The Swimming Pool in Horror Cinema
S(p)lasher Flicks makes a compelling case that the swimming pool belongs alongside the haunted house, the Gothic castle, and the dark forest as one of horr
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June 20, 2026 at 5:02 PM
cullenwade.bsky.social
True story I started writing the book about 2 weeks after this movie came out & I've never been able to convince people that the 2 things are unrelated.
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 66: Night Swim (2024) Everybody asks about this one so I'm gonna be contrarian & not review it except to say that apparently nobody else noticed or cared that the pool on the poster does not resemble the one in the movie.
February 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM
cullenwade.bsky.social
Don't forget to check out @eeriechristine.bsky.social's gracious review of #SplasherFlicks at Articles of Horror!
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Book Review for S(p)lasher Flicks: The Swimming Pool in Horror Cinema – Articles of Horror
Read the book review for 'S(p)lasher Flicks: The Swimming Pool in Horror Cinema' by Cullen Wade as he analyzes its place in horror films.
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July 3, 2026 at 6:26 PM
cullenwade.bsky.social
The lesson, my scary swim team, is that if you want to avoid eyestrain, swim for Europe.
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 33: Thelma (2017) In which, once again, we see that Scandinavian indoor swimming facilities don't need to turn off the lights at night to save money. I've never seen a dimly-lit swimming pool outside of a film from North America. Must be socialism.
January 14, 2026 at 10:06 PM
cullenwade.bsky.social
Corey forever idc idc.
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 38: Halloween Ends (2022) Probably the prettiest lighting of any pool on my list, but those ornamental plinths are just asking for stubbed toes. Also, imagine slipping on that polished granite deck & taking the corner of one of those gravel-filled planters right to the temple. Stop putting hard & pointy things right next to the pool!
January 19, 2026 at 4:44 PM
cullenwade.bsky.social
Welcome back to suburbia, scary swim team. There's a lot to look at.
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 89: The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) Not much to say. Modest-sized, kidney-shaped, well-maintained, no-frills backyard pool. Gets the job done & looks good doing it. Probably no more than 6' at its deepest though, so I hope you aren't dead-set on diving.
March 13, 2026 at 12:36 AM
cullenwade.bsky.social
And with that, we've reached the last of the movies people keep asking me about. It's mostly deep cuts from here on in, folks!
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S(p)lasher Flicks Pool Reviews Day 92: Let the Right One In (2008) I promise this is the last time I'll mention this: we in North America should be taking notes from the Scandinavians on proper lighting for a public swimming pool. The pastel colors on the bleacher fronts also help to make this a cheerful environment. The water level could be higher, but that's a design choice, not neglect.
March 16, 2026 at 10:20 PM