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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

@horrornonna.com
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your horror nonna dr / filmmaker / film critic / author of 11 books on cult, horror + exploitation cinema Watch: Venice award-winning doc CHAIN REACTIONS + Shudder's 1000 WOMEN IN HORROR based on my book Naarm/Australia she/her horrornonna.com

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 17h
I have honestly seen many less compelling approaches to adaptation
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Agnes Forrester @agnesfm.bsky.social · 20h
new Bond girl just dropped
Coochie Hydrogreen lawn care truck
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 19h
This is honestly the exact kind of content I crave
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Giovanni Tiso @gtiso.bsky.social · 23h
I was preparing a steak just now and it made me think of LA JETÉE and I don't think I've had a single thought that made less sense in my entire life.
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 03/10/2026
And to be uncharacteristically sincere on main: I've been friends with Martyn for 31 years, when we moved from the legendary Australian shithole of Canberra to Melbourne together, where we both still live now and are accomplishing stuff we could never have imagined as kids. I'm proud of him!
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 03/10/2026
I would bet my life on it
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 03/10/2026
Attn @philnobilejr.bsky.social not sure if you are Brooklyning this year my friend but boy HOWDY should this be on your radar ❤️
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 03/10/2026
I saw THE ONLY ONE with a 15 year old boy who described it as "Obsession if it wasn't from the perspective of the incel". The kids, as they say, are all right.
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 03/10/2026
A joy to be at an advance screening of Martyn's film before it hits Brooklyn Horror Film Fest. No exaggeration: this film is a true powerhouse spiritual successor to Jamie Blanks's VALENTINE (complimentary). Australian horror isn't just back, baby: it never fucking left. Proud of Martyn! Follow him!
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 02/10/2026
💜💜💜
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Anton Bitel @antbit.projectedfigures.com · 02/10/2026
"combines coming-of-age and cannibalism in its post-apocalyptic terro(i)r": James Branson’s feature debut BUNNY RABBIT (2025) available in the US from today to buy or rent online. Raw and recommended. projectedfigures.com/2026/06/18/b...
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Bunny Rabbit (2025) - Projected Figures
James Branson's feature debut BUNNY RABBIT combines coming-of-age and cannibalism in its post-apocalyptic terro(i)r
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Terri Piñon-Waks @terripinonwaks.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Our latest film releases digitally today in the US! 🍾🎉 Kim Novak's Vertigo share.google/siWA018IWTwQ... #filmproducer #KimNovaksVertigo #film #MedianocheProductions 🎥🎬
A stylized poster showing the side profile of Kim Novak’s character in Hitchcock’s Vertifo and her head filled with an overlay of natural and architectural scenery, over a red damask background. The text reads “Kim Novak’s Vertigo” in large, artistic fonts at the top.
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bakoon @bakoon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
in his film "the visit" there is a point at the very end where a little boy child actor does a rap that recounts the plot and in that instance sitting there watching that i felt really strongly that it was the worst movie id ever seen in my life
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Martyn @martynpedler.com · 01/10/2026
Just found out my story STRETCH has been nominated for Best Small Fictions 2027! Big thanks to Milk Candy Review.
milkcandyreview.home.blog
STRETCH ~ by Martyn Pedler
The only way I can trace the call is if you keep him on the line. That way I can pinpoint his location before the bomb detonates. Ask him questions. Maybe start with: why? People love to talk about…
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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Time for this classic again.
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Disney Prime Video + ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @disneyprimevideo.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Revenge of the Nerds (1984)
SPOILER tagline for Revenge of the Nerds (1984), more true now than even then: "Sometimes Nerds are Rapists"
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Big Bearded Spookseller @bigbeardedbookseller.com · 29/09/2026
fascinating little documentary on @shudder.com talking about women in horror, definitely getting the book after watching this @horrornonna.com #HorrorSky #FilmSky www.hammertime.org.uk/2026/09/29/1...
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1000 Women in Horror (2025)
I was looking at the bibliography at the back of Feeding the Monster, and saw a book called ‘1000 Women in Horror, 1895-2018’ by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and when I found it’s li…
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 29/09/2026
JOHN.
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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
*mid-eulogy, looking down at casket* you’ve read your last free article
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 29/09/2026
Fuck this shit. Solidarity x
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 29/09/2026
Had this in my head allllllllll week
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Scarina’s Vault @scarinasvault.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Just a reminder that dead men don’t rape. youtu.be/WoDfGmsZgKE?...
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Dead Men Don't Rape - Delilah Bon (Lyrics)
YouTube video by Delilah Bon
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Michael Balazo @mbalazo.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
All young people are excited about the Jimmy Stewart biopic.
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Neil Snowdon @neilsnowdon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
New work alert! Features new commentary by @jasondashbailey.com & @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social, new Schifrin appreciation by @neilkbrand.bsky.social, essays by @horrornonna.com & @priscillapage.bsky.social, new art by @bturnerinfo.bsky.social, a host of archival extras, + new 4K restoration looks 😍
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 25/09/2026
There's actuall three books in the series, this was the first!
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 25/09/2026
Cover of the UK 1st edition of Whitley Strieber's original novel of THE HUNGER I got from the library, just an all-round belter of a visual concept going on here
UK 1st ed of Whitley Strieber's novel THE HUNGER - blackbackground, red lettering for title, blue lettering for author, with a large green heartbeat monitor reading and in the middle of it a green lipstick kiss, with a feint trickle of blood leading down from it
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 24/09/2026
Love your fucking face off xx
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William Bibbiani @williambibbiani.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
If ran a publication, and I dream about that every day, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas is one of the first people I'd hire. She's a genius. She's a legend. And she's looking for work, so if you have the means you should DEFINITELY hire her/reach out to her about assignments, any opportunities you got.
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 24/09/2026
How did I miss this?! You absolute bloody angel ❤️
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 24/09/2026
I am SO glad to hear this - thanks for looping back!
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 24/09/2026
Absolutely bloody spectacular new release of LOVE EXPOSURE in 4k no less from old mates at New Wave Video just announced on pre-order, includes my exclusive video essay "Fall in Ruins: Binary Collapse in Love Exposure" ❤️📸
newwavevideo.myshopify.com
Love Exposure: Perfect Collection (4K UHD + Blu-Ray) Limited Edition N
Raised by his strict Catholic father, Yu turns to photographing women from beneath their skirts in an increasingly desperate attempt to seek forgiveness for his sins. His life changes when he meets Yo...
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 23/09/2026
Same ❤️
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 23/09/2026
(Director cameo @ 3m 10s!)
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 23/09/2026
Nick's background is actually music video, which makes so much sense with the Kick On pivot. He is relatively famous here for directing this absolutely iconic Australian music video a few years back! (It cost nothing, and is absolutely gorgeous) www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0hy...
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TONES AND I - DANCE MONKEY (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
YouTube video by Tones And I
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Phil Nobile Jr. @philnobilejr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
KICK ON is a nasty “night gone wrong” thriller from the director of GODLESS, doing a total stylistic pivot here. GREEN ROOM vibes fueled by its characters’ bad decisions and worse luck. #fantasticfest
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 23/09/2026
BIG DAY IN HORROR NONNA LAND: I finally identified this earworm which has plagued me for 20+ years - it's hard to ID a song with no lyrics! * This post dedicated to Angus who used to work at Dixons Records in Fitzroy, who insisted on calling this band "Nose Unit" to my ceaseless delight
noiseunit.bandcamp.com
Hollow Ground, by Noise Unit
from the album Strategy Of Violence
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 20/09/2026
These have been so comforting and beautiful, Blake. So much love and good wishes for your next chapter!
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Garth Marenghi's Catbus @catbus.phd · 20/09/2026
📽️
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Movies Where Murderers Wearing Giant Animal Headdresses Wield A Chainsaw
here, is my most important contribution to the cinematic discourse.
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 20/09/2026
AGREED
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 20/09/2026
ENORMOUS FUCKEN HUGS MATE x
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 20/09/2026
New York friends! Don't miss this - world premiere of a super-fun 00s-set Australian slasher flick, written by one of my most bestest of besties @martynpedler.com Tickets here and more info: brooklynhorror2026.eventive.org/films/6aa803...
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 20/09/2026
Bill you are and will always remain a true goddamned angel x
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 20/09/2026
Jane, I had no idea it was playing - how thrilling! Please let me know how you go with it - hope you get a kick out of it x
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 20/09/2026
Thanks Paul! x
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 20/09/2026
I sincerely love your fucking face off x
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 20/09/2026
MWAH ❤️❤️❤️
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Neil Snowdon @neilsnowdon.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Alex is the best. The commissioner's dream: incredible writer, a pleasure to work with, and always on time. Passionate, funny, generous to a fault. Physical media folks, you want her on your team/discs. Festivals, you want her working with you. Agents, she'd be a gift of a client!
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 20/09/2026
CRYING INTO MY COFFEE, BITCH x
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 20/09/2026
Fucking adore you forever and beyond, what a treat it is to be your friend x
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Martyn @martynpedler.com · 15/09/2026
Over the moon to announce the film I wrote, THE ONLY ONE, is playing the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival! Any New Yorkers want to go and represent me? variety.com/2026/film/fe...
The poster for the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival: a cartoon drawing of a girl floating in front of a spooky house. THE ONLY ONE

World Premiere

Australia | 2026 | 99 Min. |

Dir.

Michael Schwarz

When her exes are suddenly being murdered one by one, suspicion falls on Zoe and it's up to her and a ragtag team of old friends to prove her innocence and figure out the identity of the masked Prince Charming killer.
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