The way I ran up on the robot/puppet guy dressed as a worker from Gizmonic Institute at C2E2.

Sisyphus but every day he unsubscribes from marketing and promotion emails.

Later today I'll be in Springfield [IL] advocating for the Digital Library Protection Act, HB 5236. You can help too. Easy steps anyone can do are here: www.ila.org/advocacy/rea...

No guest this week because I am on spring break! So instead, we are watching trailers! Queue it up and watch along, or listen to me describe some of the creepiest trailers of 2026 horror. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

Did some sort of ad bot take 3/4 of my letterboxd top four to advertise specifically to me, or am I just that predictable?

Call for #ZinePavilion 2026 volunteers at #ALAAC26! Volunteer with the Zine Pavilion at ALA Annual 2026 and receive a free pass to the conference!

Are you a #horror writer or reader going to #C2E2? Get spooky with our panels! Saturday is about getting your stories published, and Sunday is all about how to craft spine-tingling chills. #WritingCommunity #booksky #writing

On March 17th, a House Committee voted in favor of H.R. 7661, a book banning bill using a vague definition of “sexually oriented” materials. Tell your Representative to oppose H.R. 7661 and support the right to read: https://app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-page?cid=KOQDC08atRCJ0J1U6j3C5&lang=en

NEW: ALA reaffirms our opposition to HR 7661, misguided federal book banning legislation in the House of Representatives. At a committee hearing on the bill today, @repbonamici.bsky.social read our statement emphasizing that "Parents, not politicians, should guide their children’s reading."

If you're in the US and would like to buy a physical copy of CROSSROADS, you can visit our shop here: crossroads-folkhorror.bigcartel.com

HR 7551, the National book ban bill, has passed the markup and is being recommended to the House with amendment. Here’s who voted how. This isn’t over. CALL YOUR HOUSE REPS NOW.

Attention library users and library workers who love horror! @raforall.bsky.social is creating a horror for libraries newsletter through the Horror Writers Association and we need your input. 👻💀🎃

OK so this young trans gentleman was cut off by his parents, has been unable to get MIT to up his financial aid, has been working multiple jobs while maintaining an A- average AT MIT (no one does this), but he is gonna need to actually pay his tuition to graduate: www.gofundme.com/f/help-matth...

I’m sorry I’m thinking about The Bone Temple again.

Hey are you a library worker who loves Horror? I'd love to hear from you. Fill out this form to help HWA libraries promote horror for all ages in your library. International ok. Member in HWA not required for mailing list but it would be to do working groups. forms.gle/Gz4V2jqQBP57...

Listen to Kathy Palm and I chat about Poltergeist (1982) and answer important questions like— does the tree have faces in it? Why does Robbie have that clown doll? Did Stephen Speilberg secretly direct? And more!! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

Solid list of folk horror films, many of which I added to my watch list. collider.com/folk-horror-...

Not everyone wants motherhood, and horror films like Huesera: The Bone Woman tap into the dread of being pushed into a life that was never yours to begin with. @sharai.bsky.social digs in for #NightTideMag 👻 📽️ nighttidemag.com/2026/03/07/s...

It’s been a great run this week!!

The Federal Book Ban bill uses funding threats to pressure schools to remove books. Federal control over local policy - and federal control of reading, writing, and publishing - is unacceptable. Sign the petition to stop it. action.everylibrary.org/hr_7661 via @everylibrary.bsky.social

Really loved The Scald Crow by Grace Daly. Inspired by Irish folklore, Brigid, a young woman suffering from chronic pain, returns to her childhood home in St. Charles after her mother passes. While the house appears to be haunted, the horror is the American healthcare system for sure.

Fuck cancer. I know they said “treatable” not “curable” but I hope he beats it back enough that he can live out a comfortable life. deadline.com/2026/03/bruc...

A nationwide book ban bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives. Here's what you need to know about HR7661, including who is behind it, the history behind such bills, and what you need to do to stop it. bookriot.com/hr7661-book-...

I don’t believe in manifesting but wtf is this?!! My hold coming in at the very right time.

On the pod, Anna & I chat about An American Werewolf in London (1981) and have so much fun. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

OK YES PLEASE

Here's a short thread about some political and intellectual icons and their work at, and appreciation for libraries.

Former Antelope volunteer. Theyre great! Bookmobiles rules! antelopelendinglibrary.networkforgood.com

Have you listened to my podcast ep on Pulse (2001) with Tom Brown? It’s one of my faves! Listen here on Apple or you can also listen on Spotify, PocketCasts or wherever you get your pods. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

"The measure also establishes that “willfully” disseminating or helping a minor access material deemed “harmful” without their parental consent would be a crime... possibility of imprisonment of up to a year, and a fine between $500 and $2,500." I. TOLD. YOU. littlevillagemag.com/iowa-house-b...

Easily became a new favorite. Yes you need to watch 28 Years Later before. But this movie… almost an anti-zombie movie… is my fave.

every shot-on-video, made-with-a-camcorder horror movie that's just some teenage friend group fucking around in the woods with some fake blood and a monster mask contains more artistic merit, human joy and creative light than anything AI has ever made or will ever, ever make

New post on animated horror! From gateway horror to the stuff of nightmares, here are 10 animated horror movies to creep you out: chloesnotscared.com/2026/02/16/1...

If you too are going through a Hammer/80’s schlock phase, follow me: boxd.it/nSFf

Happy Friday the 13th in February aka Goth Galentine’s Day.

Congratulations to this year's authors! Thank you for bringing more horror into our lives! Here's a link to all things Summer Scares: raforallhorror.blogspot.com/p/summer-sca...

For those of you who were keeping up with the mass market mess, here is a more informative article. Trade paperbacks cost only 30c more to make and are priced $18-20 now, where mass market paperbacks didn't sell at $12. So... there's your answer. It's about margins. boingboing.net/2026/02/10/t...

I wish I could watch a new Peter Cushing / Christopher Lee movie every day for the rest of my life. That double billing!! Preferably directed by Terrence Fisher.

hello this is the official petition to bring back mass market paperbacks!! mmpbs are good actually and everyone should do them!! i think esp romantasy readers would really love that shit! and you can still spray those edges!!! bring back mass market paperbacks thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

An amazing ep!!!! Two favorites here.

Would you like to meet a ghost? Today I’m discussing Pulse (2001) with my friend and fellow librarian cinephile Tom Brown. We had such a fun time discussing loneliness and 💀 ! open.substack.com/pub/chloesno...

Stream @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social starting TODAY on Independent Lens on PBS. Watch the full documentary here: https://bit.ly/4rdp8nm

Many of you already know that our colleague and founding board member, Fobazi Ettarh, has passed away. We want to take a moment to acknowledge her loss and honor what she meant to libraries, our community, and her friends and loved ones. www.thrivelib.com/news/honoring-fobazi-ettarh

“If our country does manage to save itself, it will be because people just like these librarians say enough is enough. We the people have a right to read what we want, and no billionaire or self-appointed prophet will take that right from us.” @la-cac.org open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

The update here left me weepy with how full of love it is. If you can help with end of life expenses, here's where and how.

Soon 👀

✨MARK YOUR CALENDARS ✨ Next Tuesday (February 10), Neo Sora's unmissable new film HAPPYEND — a mesmerizing vision of resistance, rebellion, and the irrepressible spirit of youth — will make its streaming debut on the Criterion Channel!

@jimlaczkowski.net and I got to chat about Send Help! The new Sam Raimi movie that is both gross and kind of amazing? Jim went with Patrick in a big crowd and I went in 4DX. Listen here— open.substack.com/pub/chloesno...