A lady at the canteen just asked for a restock of alcohol because the Abertoir crowd are a "boozy lot." Never been so proud to be a part of a community like this.

So, it seems only two American institutions are willing to stand up to the Mango Mussolini. Harvard University and South Park... youtu.be/Afetnw70S04?...

We're delighted to welcome back @gavinbaddeley.bsky.social to Fear in the Fens this year with a new talk: 'Occult Zoology 101'. Gavin takes our Creature Feature theme and runs with it to deliver a class on the bizarre and macabre lore concerning all creatures great and small. www.fearinthefens.com

Apropos of nothing here's something Stuart Gordon tweeted at me in 2017 (in response to a goodhearted but stupid @flophousepodcast.bsky.social -themed joke I made about Castle Freak)

Happy birthday to John Carpenter, 77 today! As such it’s the right time to update you on Michael Doyle’s epic book. At the last minute we obtained a treasure trove of rare photos so we're holding back to include them all. Rest assured Pre-Orders start this spring, all info 1st exclusively on Bluesky

Based upon his distinctive appearance, people have been speculating on who Orlok may have been before he retired to his crypt in Transylvania. I think I may have a new theory...

Tonight's random selection...

In the mood for a serious seventies-style Chinese takeaway. The kind of heroically unhealthy cuisine that's swimming in so much oil it's in danger of triggering an American military intervention. The type of meal where there's no distinction between still feeling hungry and feeling slightly sick.

The locksmith came round yesterday. Eighty fucking quid to take the lock off the door, shake it a bit, then put it back on again. Took him less than ten minutes. My fault for not getting a quote in advance I suppose. "You forgot your brace of pistols, mask, and tricorn hat mate" I observed.

Here's an exciting treat for John Carpenter fans! FAB Press would like to witch you a Happy Halloween by unveiling the cover for the mammoth new book from Michael Doyle, which collects 16 years of exclusive interviews with The Horror Master! Pre-Order Info Soon at FAB Press online! www.fabpress.com

Rather at random discovered my website still lives. Here's my piece on St George's Day. Considering resurrecting and revamping the site... www.gavinbaddeley.com/by-george-pa...

Me and my dad in Edinburgh. Ninety years old today. (Not me, him. Though I kinda feel it after the Holy Goat export stout and Laphroaig chasers last night.)

My favourite pandemic story, from four years ago today.

Well, that was weird and all fucked up. As good - and harrowing - as people are saying. I've never much cared for possession movies, Friedkin's EXORCIST included. But this gives the subgenre a brutal, overdue kick up the arse.