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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 5h

October is here, which means Black Christmas is right around the corner. My 50th anniversary novelization of Black Christmas arrives in trade paperback on October 20 from Titan Books. Preorder now from your favorite book retailer.

Black Christmas paperback novelization from Titan Books.

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New Beverly Cinema @newbeverly.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Just added! Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) writer-director Tom McLoughlin will join us IN PERSON, schedule permitting, to discuss the film at our 35mm matinee this Friday, October 2nd, at 2:00pm. Tickets: buff.ly/SKmMLno

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Remembering a past friend and member of the Phantasm phamily, FX artist Steve Patino, who created the silver spheres in Phantasm II. I met Steve at Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors in LA on April 9, 1989, where he was on a panel with Mark Shostrom for The Making of Phantasm II, and we kept in contact.

Special effects artist Steve Patino at Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors in Los Angeles, 1989.

Program page from Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors in Los Angeles, April 9, 1989.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Who’s checked into AHS: Hotel? Hotel is in my top three favorite seasons, along with Freakshow and 1984.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Lucky 13. We were guests at the American Horror Story 13 interactive exhibit today in Hollywood. With @horacestunts.bsky.social (AHS: Hotel and AHS: 1984).

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The cover of the new Quentin Tarantino novel The Adventures of Cliff Booth is a work of art. The cover of the novel is also my workplace.

Cover of Quentin Tarantino’s novel The Adventures of Cliff Booth featuring the Beverly Cinema exterior and marquee.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

DJ Pervula brought back the freakshow for an American Horror Story party in the Murder House at Dance, Darklings on Zoom and Twitch.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Tonight, Arnie and the cool kids are cruising with John Carpenter’s Christine on 35mm at New Beverly Cinema.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Come get a taste of American Horror Stories tonight at Dance, Darklings on Zoom and Twitch.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I’m all in for the upcoming 13th season for American Horror Story, which combines all the past seasons’ casts and characters together. I’ll be doing the same tomorrow night as I bring American Horror Stories to my set at Dance, Darklings, live from the virtual Murder House.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Sometimes only celluloid sleaze will do. No one under 17 will be admitted due to the violent nature of this film.

Four frames of the title from the 35mm Nightmare trailer.

One frame of the title from the 35mm Nightmare trailer.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Fangoria Friday - The Terrifying Trio of Terror: Gunnar Hansen, Angus Scrimm, and Kane Hodder. Leatherface, the Tall Man, and Jason at the same table at Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors in LA, April 8, 1989. Panel moderated by Tony Timpone.

Gunnar Hansen, Angus Scrimm, and Kane Hodder at Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors in LA, 1989.

Gunnar Hansen, Angus Scrimm, and Kane Hodder at Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors in LA, 1989 with moderator Tony Timpone.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Don’t dream it, be it. From a Fantasy Unlimited Rave Fashion Show, Seattle 1996.

Dressed in a pink corset and pink boa and on stage for a Fantasy Unlimited Rave Fashion Show in Seattle, 1996.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

From the latest review from First Clue Reviews for my BLACK CHRISTMAS novelization— "An eye opening and grisly twist on the usual Christmas coziness, for those who relish Stephen King and slasher films."—Henrietta Thornton Check it out here. firstcluereviews.com?p=5600

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

BUCKLE UP! Fathom Press is celebrating the release of Ronald Francis Patrick's 1983 slasher-classic, Joyride, by asking some of our favorite horror writers and historians about their favorite slasher films or books! Find out what we recommend here. fathompress.com/blog/slashers

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Two Hammer Films heavyweights starring Ghoul Daddy Oliver Reed - These Are The Damned and The Curse of the Werewolf on 35mm at New Beverly Cinema.

New Beverly Cinema marquee for These Are the Damned and The Curse of the Werewolf.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I've been bringing fright to fashion for decades. Thirty years ago in a Fantasy Unlimited Fashion Show at the Catwalk Club in Seattle.

On a stage, dressed in a Killer shirt, vinyl pants, a translucent hood, and with a prop knife for a Fantasy Unlimited Fashion Show.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Fangoria Friday - I got the Camp Slashers special edition of Fangoria, on newsstands now. Guest edited by Brian Collins, this issue is as tasty as a flame roasted marshmallow, and perfect reading for your cabin bunk bed.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

No need to get spicy, Barb, because Black Christmas is coming back into print. My 50th anniversary novelization of Black Christmas arrives two months from today, October 20, in trade paperback from Titan Books. Preorder now from your favorite book retailer.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The Dark Book Club and Basket Case are coming your way this month.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Remembering Screaming Mad George, who I saw at Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors in L.A. in 1989. I'm glad I had an opportunity to meet this legendary surrealist, whose work in the movie, music and art worlds was unparalleled. His joy and enthusiasm were infectious.

Meeting Screaming Mad George at Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors in LA in 1989.

Screaming Mad George speaking at Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors in LA in 1989.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

DJ Pervula performed a set within John Carpenter’s Cathedral last night at virtual club Dance, Darklings.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Who else has entered John Carpenter’s Cathedral? The latest heavy metal album and graphic novel combo has me hoping that Carpenter will tour for it, and that someone will fund a film version. I’ll be playing tracks from Cathedral during my Carpenter themed set tonight at 11pm for Dance, Darklings.

Cover of John Carpenter’s Cathedral album.

Front cover of John Carpenter’s Cathedral graphic novel.

Back cover of John Carpenter’s Cathedral graphic novel.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Reggie Bannister and his wife Gigi were friends of the Shriekfest Horror Film Festival. You’d frequently see them at festival events and presenting at the Closing Night Awards Ceremony. I’ll always remember Reggie getting on the dance floor to boogied as I DJed the Opening Night Party at Boardners.

Gigi and Reggie Bannister presenting an award at the Shriekfest Closing Night Awards Ceremony.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Remembering Reggie Bannister. I had the pleasure of hosting a Q&A with Reggie and his wife Gigi Bannister on January 26, 2018 at the Nuart Theatre before Phantasm. Yes, he was as wonderful as everyone says. Reggie liked the tombstone I made, and I let him keep it. Rest in peace, Reggie.

With Reggie and Gigi Bannister for a Q&A before Phantasm at the Nuart Theatre.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Thank you Dark Delicacies for inviting me to sign this weekend at Midsummer Scream alongside the esteemed Peter Atkins, and thank you to everyone who stopped by.

Standing before a John Carpenter mural at Midsummer Scream.

Standing with author Peter Atkins at the Dark Delicacies booth at Midsummer Scream.

Standing with author Del Howison at the Dark Delicacies booth at Midsummer Scream.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I hope to see many familiar faces at Midsummer Scream. I'll be at the Dark Delicacies booth on Sunday August 9 from 12-3pm signing my novelization of SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT alongside author Peter Atkins, who will be signing his HELLRAISER: BLOODLINE screenplay and the novelization of WISHMASTER.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I'm easy to spot in the new documentary "Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders". Just look through the glory hole.

Holding up a portable glory hole over my face in the film Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Happy 40th anniversary to Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI. As a young teen into heavy metal, I totally connected with this hard rock sequel. Jason Lives would also be the biggest midnight show I hosted at the Nuart. A toast to Tommy McLoughlin for giving Jason eternal life.

Original Jason Lives one-sheet featuring Jason’s hockey mask over his tombstone.

With Jason Lives director Tom McLoughlin, with a knife sticking out of my right ear.

With Jason Lives actor Darcy DeMoss, with a knife sticking out of my right ear.

Jason Lives director Tom McLoughlin with Jason Voorhees and his spear.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Fangoria Friday - April 8, 1989. My pictures from the Hellbound: Hellraiser II panel at Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors in LA, featuring star Doug Bradley, director Tony Randel, and host Tony Timpone. Time to play.

Doug Bradley speaks at Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors.

Tony Timpone introduces Doug Bradley and Tony Randel at Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Tonight, "Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders", the latest feature documentary from Jeffrey Schwarz, will have its Los Angeles premiere at OutfestNEXT. See the shocking true story behind one of the most controversial films ever made. I hope to see many familiar faces there!

Poster for the film Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders, which shows the shadows of two leathermen against a wall.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Flashback to 1999 - Flexing for the new millennium.

Flexing shirtless in front of a Strange Days banner.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

A flyer I removed from a telephone pole for an iconic L7 show I saw at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, April 5, 1993. I also caught L7 on October 22, 1999 at RKCNDY in Seattle, right before that legendary rock club closed its doors on October 31st. In memory of L7’s Jennifer Finch.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Back at Hollywood Forever Cemetery for Tommy McLoughlin’s Annual Crypt-Warming, where I found Santa Claus. Happy birthday, Tommy!

Standing inside a mausoleum at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Inside a mausoleum at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

The remains of Santa Claus in the mausoleum at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

A Santa shrine inside the mausoleum at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Fangoria Friday - It’s the latest issue of Fangoria, Vol. 2 #34, which arrived the day before Evil Dead Burn was released. A look back at Evil Dead films possessing the cover over the decades, #23, #63, #115.

Fangoria Vol. 2 #32 cover with Evil Dead Burn.

Fangoria #115 cover with Army of Darkness.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

They should have called that Evil Dead ROCKS. A concert of carnage and heavy metal horror.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I’m excited to dive into this gorgeous official novelization of Slaughter High by Caleb James Pecue. Remove the hardcover’s dust jacket and it looks like a Doddsville County High yearbook! A stellar release from Terrorcore Publishing. It’s time for a class reunion… with Marty!

The front cover and bookmark for the Slaughter High novelizations.

The hardcover beneath the dust jacket and bookmark for the Slaughter High novelization.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

I can think of no American film that captures our country at this moment of the semiquincentennial better than this. Happy 4th of July.

An American flag waves in a graveyard in this opening credits shot from Night of the Living Dead.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Cruise with us on Saturday July 25 when "Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders" has its LA Premiere at OutfestNEXT! Tickets are now on sale to the general public. I'm one of the interviewees in this latest feature documentary from Jeffrey Schwarz ("I Am Divine", "Vito", "The Fabulous Allan Carr").

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Taking in the words and wisdom of these maverick artists I’ve been following for decades. Learning from the best.

Book covers for My Effin’ Life by Geddy Lee and A Strange Idea of Entertainment: Conversations With Tom McLoughlin.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Back for one last ride with the gang for Jackass: Best and Last. I give it five dicks, balls and buttholes.

Standing before a backlit poster for Jackass:Best and Last.

Standing before a backlit poster for Jackass:Best and Last with my tongue sticking out.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Spending the longest day of the year like this.

A woman screaming in the desert on a bright day.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I was thrilled to see Johnny Knoxville and the Jackass crew rolled by in the West Hollywood Pride Parade earlier this month. They were clearly having a blast, and I appreciate their longtime allyship with the community. I’ll return the love and show up when Jackass: Best and Last opens next week.

Johnny Knoxville and the Jackass crew inside a giant shopping cart in the West Hollywood Pride Parade.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

DJ Pervula brought the Rush arena rock show experience to livestream last night at Dance, Darklings.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

A couple of fifty somethings at Rush Fifty Something, June 9, 2026. From the second show of their reunion tour at the Kia Forum.

With Scott McNicol at the Rush concert at the Kia Forum.

Outside at the Rush concert at the Kia Forum.

Rush performing 2112 live at the Kia Forum.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I was too young to visit Mineshaft when it was in operation, but its reputation in the gay community is legendary. Find out how I connect to the establishment’s legacy in Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders, the latest documentary from Jeffrey Schwarz, premiering this weekend at Tribeca Film Festival.

Posing with a poster for the NYC club Mineshaft.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Check out the First Look at Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders today at Deadline. Catch the latest documentary from Jeffrey Schwarz, which has its World Premiere this weekend at Tribeca Festival. I'm one of the featured interviews in this film. deadline.com/2026/06/mine...

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Watch Clip From 'Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders,' Tribeca Documentary

Watch a clip from 'Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders,' a doc directed by Jeffrey Schwarz about protests over the 1980 film 'Cruising' with Al Pacino.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Happy Pride Month. Visibility matters. Protect the Dolls.

Posing before a Pride flag for Pride month.

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Author Armando Muñoz @armandomunoz.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Before my new tie-in sequel novel Silent Night, Deadlier Night arrives this fall, find out how the sordid Santa saga began with Silent Night, Deadly Night: The Official Novelization of the Original Movie, available from Titan Books.

Cover of the Silent Night, Deadly Night novelization featuring Santa Claus with an axe beside a Christmas tree.

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