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Dr Darren Gray

@drdarrengray.bsky.social

Researcher in Literature, Film and Cultural Studies | The Gothic, Horror, Technology, Disability | Currently writing ‘Horror and Disability’ for the University of Wales Press Horror Studies series. Proudly neurodivergent (ADHD)

created November 7, 2024

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 46 - Gretel and Hansel (2020) I really enjoyed this. It looks and sounds great - I love Osgood Perkins’ filmmaking style. #HorrorSky

Poster for Gretel and Hansel (2020). Poster shows a pyramid shaped log cabin in the woods surrounded by trees. The tree branches spell the word FEED above the cabin.
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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 45 - Bloody Axe Wound (2024) This was a fun take on the slasher. I was also happy to see Jeffery Dean Morgan and Angel Theory from The Walking Dead in small roles. #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 44 - You Are Not My Mother (2021) Atmospheric slow-burn Irish horror. A confident feature length directorial debut from Kate Dolan. #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 43 - Z (2019) Imaginary friend horror. Some great creepy / tense moments and as it develops it explores unsettling ideas around control and coercion. #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 42 - Nocebo (2022) Some good ideas and a great performance from Eva Green. #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 41 - The Curse of the Crimson Altar (1968) Swinging sixties British horror! Silly, but with Christopher Lee (wearing his favourite jacket), Boris Karloff, Barbara Steele and Michael Gough it’s a superb cast! #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 40 - One Cut of the Dead (2017) This was fantastic! Inventive, funny and an absolute gem of a film. I’ve read some posts of people not liking it and giving up around 20mins in…if you have not seen it, please don’t do that, no spoilers, but stick with it 😁 #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 39 - The Soul Eater (2024) This had more of a crime / police procedural tone than I expected. Some grim subject matter but a good watch.

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 38 - Monster Island (2025) A good solid monster film. I like how the monster is inspired by Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954). #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 37 - Eli (2019) Well, this film has a little something for everyone. I can’t say more without giving spoilers, but I was entertained. #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 36 - Off Season (2022) Atmospheric supernatural horror. I love the chapter title cards. #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 35 - To Thy Rest (2025) Supernatural Finnish hotel horror! I really enjoyed the lead character- an exasperated Glaswegian spiritualist. Finland also looks absolutely stunning, beautiful snow covered trees and forests. #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 34 - Frontier (s) (2007) Gritty political French horror. It’s French Extremity so it’s grim, uncompromising and deeply unsettling. #HorrorSky

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Awesome! I shall be definitely checking this out! 😁

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 33 - Vampire Hunter D (1985) This was fun! Great character design and animation on D. Love his big hat, cloak and sword. #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 32 - Mandy (2018) I really enjoyed the visual style and the psychedelic craziness of it all. #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 31 - Incantation (2022) Taiwanese found footage supernatural folk horror! Some very tense moments! #HorrorSky

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This book looks fantastic! Check it out! 👇 If you are #ANightmareonElmStreet fan / scholar this will be an essential read! I will definitely be getting a copy 😁 #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 30 - The Psychic (1977) Supernatural murder mystery from Lucio Fulci #HorrorSky

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I went to @mediamuseum.bsky.social in Bradford today! It was great! They have some exhibits about Hammer Studios and Christopher Lee’s fangs for Dracula (1958). I loved it! I also very much enjoyed the Xenomorph and the Dalek! 😁

Smiling man pretending to be a vampire next to an exhibit about Dracula Smiling man pointing at a Xenomorph Smiling man pretending to be Dr Who next to a Dalek Dracula / Hammer exhibit at National Science and Media Museum In Bradford
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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 29 - Luz: The Flower of Evil (2019) I absolutely love the visual style of this film. It has a gritty, dreamlike oversaturated look and some stunning shots of nature and the environment. Good stuff. #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Day 28 - Itim: The Rites of May (1976) 1970s supernatural horror from the Philippines.

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 27 - Good Boy (2022) A unique Norwegian horror! To say anything else would risk spoilers. #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 26 - Together (2025) Really enjoyed this! Old school slimy, squelchy, bone-cracking body horror! Lots of fun! 😁 #HorrorSky #Together

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 25 - Lurking Fear (1994) A very silly and loose horror-action adaptation of H. P Lovecraft’s The Lurking Fear (1922). A curious film with Jeffery Combs and Ashley Laurence doing their best to work with some pretty shoddy material. #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 24 - Uzumaki (2000) Bizarre spiral pattern based horror 🌀 Based on a manga series at the time it has also recently been made into an animated series. #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 23 - The Devil’s Business (2011) Short horror film (1 hour 9 mins) from Sean Hogan, the writer / director behind last year’s excellent The Haunted Season: To Fire you Come at Last. #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 22 - Wake (2024) Very small cast and some interesting ideas. #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 21 - Home Sweet Home: Where Evil Lives (2023) German one shot / one take family horror. I know these one take films use lots of editing tricks but I still find them really creative and impressive. #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 20 - Blacula (1972) William Marshall is a superb vampire. A great mix of charm and menace. I also highly recommend the excellent documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror (2019) to learn about this film and many others which can be added to watchlists! #HorrorSky

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A local cinema - The Hyde Park Picture House in #Leeds - are showing #Eraserhead this evening. So I am seated front and centre! I’ve not seen it on the big screen before so I’m very excited! 😁 #DavidLynch

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Happy birthday! I hope you have a great day 😁

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 19 - Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) This film turned 50 last week. A bit of a controversial choice as there seems to be debate over whether it is a horror or not (I think it is 100%). Either way, it’s a great film and I’m glad I’ve seen it 😁 #HorrorSky

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I saw some swans and cygnets on my run this morning. They were moving with much more grace and beauty than I was! #Running

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 18 - Fréwaka (2024) Irish horror film almost entirely in Gaelige. I really enjoyed this and shall be checking out director Aislinn Clarke’s debut The Devil’s Doorway (2018). Excellent performance from Clare Monnelly. #HorrorSky #Frewaka

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 17 - Family Dinner (2022) German domestic / family horror. I do particularly like horror films that use the context of an individual staying with the ‘strange’ / estranged relatives or their partner’s family. #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 16 - The Theatre Bizarre (2011) I love a horror anthology and this has been on the watchlist for a while. Six tales of the macabre, weird and bizarre. #Horror

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 15 - A Dark Song (2016) This was recommended to me when I did this challenge last year but I didn’t get around to watching it. Which was a shame because it’s great! Claustrophobic and intense, I’m glad I managed to catch it this year! #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 14 - Dead Mail (2024) 80s setting and grainy 80s style exploring dead letter investigations and the dangers of being an independent synthesiser engineer! 😮🎹 #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 13 - Weapons (2025) I want to avoid giving anybody any spoilers so all I’m going to say is I really liked it! 😁 #HorrorSky

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It is superb! Loved it! 😁

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 12 - The Wailing (2016) This was excellent! A long slow burn but well worth the time investment. #HorrorSky

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This is awesome! 😁

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Definitely! I thought it did some really cool and creative stuff with its camera work and the social media style presentation.

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 11 - Mind, Body, Spirit (2024) Yoga Horror! 😮 Some interesting ideas combining the paranormal with commentary on self help / fitness social media influencer culture. #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 10 - The Burning (1981) 80s summer camp slasher! #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 9 - Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981) 80s Horror! I think this film is known by three different titles and none of them really fit! Good to see Bill Paxton in a small role in this. An unhinged performance from Susan Tyrrell. #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 8 - Hostile Dimensions (2023) Playful found footage sci-fi horror! I loved the central concept and I had a great time with this! @factionman.bsky.social has created a film that is quirky, imaginative and lots of fun. Check it out!

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 7 - Apostle (2018) Interesting folk horror film starring Dan Stevens and Michael Sheen. One scene In particular…ouch! 😬 #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 6 - The Damned (2024) Great use of setting to build atmosphere.

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 5 - Haxan (1922) Silent era horror! I have been wanting to see this after it was featured in Kier-La Janisse’s Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched and Bryan Fuller’s Queer for Fear series (both excellent!). It’s a strange film and a fascinating watch. #HorrorSky #FilmSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 4 - The Surrender (2025) A mix of horror and family drama exploring grief. Impressive full-length directorial debut from Julia Max who also wrote and produced the film. I look forward to seeing what she does next. Great performance from Colby Minifie. #HorrorSky

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I agree entirely! 😁

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 3 - Santa Sangre (1989) Arthouse horror! A superb film and every shot is rich with fantastic imagery and symbolism. I wish I was clever enough to understand it all.🧐 #HorrorSky

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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days 2 - Black Sabbath (1963) I had seen ‘The Drop of Water’ story before but I am glad to have finally seen the full film. Boris Karloff in excellent form 😁 #HorrorSky

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It is time! This will be my #100HorrorMoviesin92Days thread. For more information about the challenge check out @spookysarahsays.bsky.social 1 - Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1971) #HorrorSky

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I finally managed to watch A DIFFERENT MAN (2024). Really enjoyed it. Absolutely superb performances from Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson #FilmSky

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Currently enjoying a lazy Friday sitting outside, drinking iced coffee and reading Room to Dream (2018) by #DavidLynch and Kristine McKenna. It’s a fascinating memoir. Hope everyone is having a great Friday 😁 #BookSky

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Decided to treat myself this evening to a rewatch of THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955). Superb film and a fantastic performance from Robert Mitchum. #FilmSky

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Alright then, now's your chance, Horrorlings! Share everyone's posts, boost your own. It was great seeing you. #HorrorWritersChat

That's it for this week! There is no algorithm here, so visibility depends on engagement with others. Hit the questions, use the hashtag, share other writers' stuff. Finally, have you got something to shout about? Now's your chance. See you next time #HorrorWritersChat
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I have just realised it is 100 days until Halloween. Stay spooky… #Horror #HorrorSky

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Very sad to hear #OzzyOsbourne has left us. Will be raising a glass and listening to #BlackSabbath and #ozzy this evening.

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Hello Elizabeth, I have just sent you a message containing my email 👍

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This is fantastic news! I can’t wait to see this. @horrornonna.com’s work is excellent. #horror #HorrorSky

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No worries at all! I love this challenge and this will be my 3rd year participating! Can’t wait! 😁

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I love @spookysarahsays.bsky.social’s #100HorrorMoviesin92Days challenge! It’s a great way to spend the summer, catch up on all those #horror films you may have missed or have always wanted to see and count down to Halloween! Even if you don’t make 100 you will still watch some cool stuff #HorrorSky

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I absolutely love this film! It is criminally underseen and underrated.

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Agreed! It’s a great watch but by no means an easy watch!

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It was a Vue Mystery Horror screening.

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I managed to catch a preview screening of BRING HER BACK (2025) last night. It’s a superb piece of work. Very brave, bold and intense. Sally Hawkins is great , although I don’t think I’ll be able to watch Paddington in quite the same way now… #HorrorSky #BringHerBack

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I (finally!) managed to see STRANGE DARLING (2023) this evening. It’s a great film and I also really enjoyed the Z Berg soundtrack. #HorrorSky

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Remind me of the babe.

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For all the #Rock and #Metal fans that managed to get tickets to see #Ozzy and the final #BlackSabbath gig today I hope you all have a fantastic time! I would have loved to have been there but I shall be playing the albums and rocking out while I do my chores - which is mainly ironing today!🤘

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Publication day! Looking forward to the new I Know What You Did Last Summer or Scream VII? Then check out my new book The Postmodern Slasher Film (or order it for your library) 30% off with the code NEW30 at @edinburghup.bsky.social edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-the-pos... #horrorNU

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social)

After many recommendations I have finally read Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude (1967). Wow! I really should have read this sooner. What a book…what an ending! #BookSky

Book cover of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude (1967)
29/6/2025, 9:00:33 PM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social)

Massive savings to had here on some excellent books! Some key texts here for anyone interested in #Gothic and #Horror studies 👇

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social)

A superb list of 21st century horror from @beedelores.bsky.social for @dailygrindhouse.bsky.social If you’re a #horror fan you should definitely check it out and update those watchlists! 👍 #HorrorSky 👇

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social) reply parent

The life of the independent researcher can be hard in the early days. But, there is a big community of us Gothic and Horror peeps on here and we are very supportive! Your upcoming chapter sounds great!

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you so much!

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social) reply parent

No worries at all, the story sounds really cool!

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you!

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you 🤘

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you!

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you!

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social)

I sent the manuscript for Horror and Disability to the publisher this evening! I know that there’s still work ahead, but right now I am feeling great! Very exciting! 😀 #Horror #HorrorSky #Disability #Writers #BookSky

Smiling man holding a glass.
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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social) reply parent

I really liked it! I am very excited for the next one 😀

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social) reply parent

I liked it. The zombie threat is very much in the background and it is a slow burn interested in symbolism and allegory…but I was ok with that.

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social) reply parent

Fantastic! I hope you enjoyed it!

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social) reply parent

I agree and thought it was great! Looking forward to the next one.

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social) reply parent

Yep, it was great!

22/6/2025, 6:55:28 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social)

Seated at the cinema and ready to see what happened with the rage zombie apocalypse #28YearsLater. I’m guessing things didn’t go all too well… #Zombies #HorrorSky

28 Years Later poster. Poster shows a tower of skulls with a young boy at the top.
21/6/2025, 1:31:33 PM | 29 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social)

Happy 50th to #Jaws! A masterpiece, love it! #Jaws50

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you 😁

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you 😁

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you! 😁 The t shirt was found on Amazon.

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you 😁

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you 😁

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you 😁

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Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you!

17/6/2025, 3:32:26 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Dr Darren Gray (@drdarrengray.bsky.social)

It’s my birthday today! I am also loving my new #DavidLynch quotation t shirt. Hope everyone is having a great day 👍

Smiling man wearing a t shirt saying ‘fix your hearts or die’ in bright colours and bright red trousers.
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