Meredith Borders
🌀Senior Editor, FANGORIA
🌀Strong Sender
🌀Texan living in Germany & writing about it
- Reposted by Meredith BordersAlmost every one of you reading this would have your careers and personal lives destroyed for posting shit like this. The leader of the free world does it and it’s not even a blip on the news. Because his billionaire asshole buddies bought the news.
- Reposted by Meredith BordersTo celebrate hell freezing over (in the northeast, at any rate), I have written an article about sports. Kind of. www.fangoria.com/shock-jocks-...
- Reposted by Meredith BordersDJ Bruja here spreading good cheer through music and trying to educate English speaking folks on all the amazing music that exists in other languages. From Soda Stereo to Mint Field, we're listening to some of my favorite rock in Spanish. Come hang LIVE 6 pm PT 🎸 www.mixcloud.com/djBrujaRadio
- Reposted by Meredith BordersHey, that's me! And I got to reference the classic book "Final Cut: Art, Money, and Ego in the Making of Heaven's Gate, the Film That Sank United Artists" in the opening paragraph!
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5 lines. 0 chill. All epic. You will feel these, and you won’t forget them. 👀🎬 Here are 5 epic lines from Black horror - Reposted by Meredith BordersAs Black History Month approaches, a reminder that HORROR NOIRE, the best-reviewed documentary of 2019, is at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, but is still not “Certified Fresh” because there are only 38 reviews (RT says limited release movies require 40). Is this the year? Will you answer the call?
- Reposted by Meredith BordersAnd if you don’t have the means to donate, because surviving the Trump economy is already hard, that doesn’t make you useless. Share links. Boost calls for help. Volunteer time or skills. Check on your people. Push back on dehumanization.
- Today is also a great day to donate to a Minnesota mutual aid fund, if you have the means! www.standwithminnesota.com
- Today is also a great day to donate to a Minnesota mutual aid fund, if you have the means! www.standwithminnesota.com
- Reposted by Meredith BordersThis year's Bram Stoker Awards preliminary ballot has been released, featuring notable names like Ryan Coogler, Stephen Graham Jones, and Grady Hendrix.
- It's always a pleasure to stop by the Escape Hatch podcast and nerd out about a favorite film! This time, we dive into John Carpenter's STARMAN. open.spotify.com/episode/56uK...
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- My MPL bestie @anjeron.bsky.social shared this incredible resource of Minnesota mutual aid funds and organizations doing important work on the ground to fight ICE. Please spread the word: www.standwithminnesota.com
- would read!
- Reposted by Meredith BordersMinneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
- Reposted by Meredith BordersI’ve been digging through the Fango vault this past week for a project. And I stumbled on all of these BTS film strips for GODZILLA vs MEGAGURIUS. Most of these have never been seen. Crazy stuff.
- Reposted by Meredith Bordersfor this week's column, i finally watched The Electric State, an *insane* movie that uses sentient AI robots as a metaphor for the marginalization & oppression of immigrants, co-opting real-life horrors for AI propaganda. also Mr. Peanut signs a peace treaty with a deepfake Bill Clinton.
- Reposted by Meredith BordersMOTHER OF FLIES is now streaming on Shudder! Toby and John join us for broken ribs, hungry flies and more tales from behind the scenes. Read the full interview right here.
- We like to have fun!!!
- Reposted by Meredith BordersDelroy Lindo has finally received his first ever Oscar nomination for his performance in ‘SINNERS’ See the full nominees list: bit.ly/OscarNoms26
- Reposted by Meredith BordersOwen Egerton, the writer of Whistle: “For me, the best horror has as much life as it does horror. This film has a lot of death (pretty gnarly deaths!), but it has even more life. Horror and heart and a hell of a ride.”
- My 2026 horror movie preview is posted on RT! Featuring @feedthequeenllc.bsky.social, @ryanprows.bsky.social, @shannonandswift.bsky.social, @owenegerton.bsky.social, @bravecarrot.bsky.social, @jeremyslater.bsky.social, @mikeflanaganfilm.com, @patcasey.bsky.social & @tcrackcrack.bsky.social!
- The news has decimated me this week but Sinners getting the most Oscar nods ever has built me back up at least 10% www.fangoria.com/oscar-nomina...
- We wrapped up @foreveryoungadult.bsky.social's Friday Night Lights Rewatch Project! Here are the stats, sports fans: foreveryoungadult.com/tv-movie/fri...
- yayyy Sammy!
- Reposted by Meredith BordersFRANKENSTEIN creature designer Mike Hill joins us to chat about the incredible Crafting A Tale Eternal exhibition, awards season buzz, and more! Read our full interview right here.
- Reposted by Meredith BordersOn some international shit
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- Reposted by Meredith BordersAlways a thrill to be back in @fangoria.bsky.social, this time for issue #30! I interviewed Christophe Gans, director of both the 2006 and 2026 SILENT HILL movies. @cineverse-ent.bsky.social Thanks to @philnobilejr.bsky.social for the shout, and @jasonkauz.bsky.social for crushing the layout!
- Reposted by Meredith BordersEverything is bad. However! This makes me so happy. 🩵 Buy @moviejawn.com here: www.moviejawn.com/shop/winter-...
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- Series FINALE, can you believe it? We did it, team 🏈
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- Reposted by Meredith BordersSpeaking of @fangoria.bsky.social , I was proud (and nervous) to interview MAN FINDS TAPE's own @gholson.bsky.social for the latest issue. It's been a long time since I was on the writing side of something and I hope I did a good job. Thanks to @philnobilejr.bsky.social for the opportunity ❤️
- Reposted by Meredith BordersDUST BUNNY is available on VOD today. It made my top 15, a criminally overlooked 2025 film that's part Jim Henson, part John Woo, all awesome. Mads Mikkelsen is fantastic, the action is solid, and the Monster is very cool. In the 90s or Aughts it would have been huge. See it. Buy it. Worth it.
- loooove this primate primer from Richard!
- New Year, New Fango! Check out issue #30 featuring Sam Raimi’s #SendHelp. Also, I discuss the history of primates in horror movies ahead of #Primate. Thanks to @mereborders.bsky.social for the edit and @jasonkauz.bsky.social for the layout!
- Forty favorite memories from 2025 (Part One) 💞 www.instagram.com/p/DTFPuUvjoA... Forty favorite memories from 2025 (Part Two) 💞 www.instagram.com/p/DTFQtr-CPr...
- Bush’s 2003 invasion of Iraq is what radicalized me (more). We can’t let ourselves be numb to the fact that everything is so much worse now - that’s even more of a reason to radically resist. Amelia’s got some good first steps for anyone feeling overwhelmed and helpless (relatable!!).
- Most of my subscribers follow me for pop culture. This weekend, specifically, they're waiting on my Top 10 TV of 2025 and Critics Choice Awards updates. I wish those are what I was coming to you with today. Instead, I come with a plea. www.picketywitch.com/we-stop-this...
- Reposted by Meredith Bordersit’s interesting to see the start date different people attach to this condition of existential american embarrassment. ten years ago, twenty, sixty. everyone’s sort of right
- Reposted by Meredith Bordersremember when we were kind of secretive about doing coups
- Reposted by Meredith BordersOur first podcast episode of the new year ushers 2026 in with a whole new wave of existential dread!
- "We get up and we find out something terrible has happened almost every single day, and we just have to go do our job." In this week's episode of the podcast, @donatobomb.bsky.social and @monagle.bsky.social discuss the numbing, existential horror of Alexander Ullom's IT ENDS.
- Absolutely lit on fire about this movie after seeing it at Telluride Horror Show. Can’t wait for a rewatch.
- Thisssss convooooo!
- Beyond honored to announce that I am the first journalist to have an in-depth discussion with Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jessie Buckley about THE BRIDE! and I got to do it for my love @fangoria.bsky.social. Digital issue is out now, or order it here: shop.fangoria.com/products/fan...
- Reposted by Meredith BordersThat’s my name alongside all these brilliant and cool people! 😭😭😭
- Been like ten times at this point but I still get so friggin stoked seeing my name in the @fangoria.bsky.social contributor page. Especially when it's next to talented pals (who Bluesky won't let me tag). Subscribers should have the new digital issue now and the print one will be along shortly!
- Reposted by Meredith BordersBeen like ten times at this point but I still get so friggin stoked seeing my name in the @fangoria.bsky.social contributor page. Especially when it's next to talented pals (who Bluesky won't let me tag). Subscribers should have the new digital issue now and the print one will be along shortly!
- Reposted by Meredith BordersIf you had a subscription to @fangoria.bsky.social Magazine, which includes digital versions of every issue, you could be reading my article on @DavidKittredge‘s genius documentary abt EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC and dir John Bootman BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL right now!
- 60% of the way through the decade, what are your fav movies? 2020 - Palm Springs 2021 - Last Night in Soho 2022 - Nope 2023 - Poor Things 2024 - Love Lies Bleeding 2025 - Superman I think? I barely researched this but feels correct.
- Jason is a literal genius and we’re beyond lucky to have him building each & every Fango. I’d have him design my entire life aesthetic if I could!
- In 2025 I started keeping track of my media in my planner. At each month’s end, I’d share those pages in my Stories, which sparked convos & recs from pals. It was a really fun hybrid of analog and digital record-keeping, and I’m excited to continue in 2026! Here are my year-end totals and faves.
- Reposted by Meredith Borders2025 was bad. You know what wasn't bad? Movies. A thousand things happened to delay the publication of this year's Top 10, but it's live damnit! [graphic design is my passion. pls subscribe 😜] www.picketywitch.com/top-10-movie...
- paying for internet on the plane just to feel something
- Reposted by Meredith BordersHave you heard the good word? FANGORIA presents FRANKENSTEIN was such a hit it’s getting a reprint! Read all about @realgdt.bsky.social’s movie and a deep dive into the literary and cinematic history of Mary Shelley’s FRANKENSTEIN. Pre-order here: shop.fangoria.com/products/fan...
- Spent some time in Boston and NYC for Christmas, and cherished every minute. Wrote about it: www.instagram.com/p/DS5zTpnjtg...
- You won’t regret it 💖
- I am just 40 subscribers away from ✨doubling✨ my readership in 2025. Sure would be neat to hit that milestone before the year ends! Any sub, free or paid, counts toward that number. No spam, pinky promise 🖤 www.picketywitch.com
- I wrote about MASQUERADE, the immersive Phantom of the Opera musical I attended in NYC this week, for @fangoria. Spoiler-free review, except for this spoiler: I FREAKING LOVED IT!!!! ❤️🔥
- Masquerade, the Phantom of the Opera immersive experience playing in NYC, has wholly undone me. I’ll be all weepy, levitating goosebumps for the rest of the year. I have turned my face away from the garish light of day. My thoughts have turned from cold unfeeling light!!!
- The two best Christmas song sub-genres are “Christmas is sad, actually” and “I want to fuck Santa.”
- The ANNA & THE APOCALYPSE soundtrack has all-time bangers in both categories, btw.
- I wrote about DUST BUNNY and FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES for this list 🥰
- Reposted by Meredith BordersWhy do we still associate the redeemed Dickens character’s name with all his worst traits?
- Reposted by Meredith BordersIn the summer of 2023, I visited the set of @bryanfuller.bsky.social's DUST BUNNY in Budapest, and you can read all about it in the next issue of @fangoria.bsky.social! But first, you should go see the movie - one of my favorites of the year - which is in theaters RIGHT NOW! 🐇🐇🐇
- Reposted by Meredith BordersLook out! Sigourney Weaver and a giant DUST BUNNY are on the newsstand cover of FANGORIA #30. Pre-order your copy now and come on in for a peek at what you'll find inside.
- Reposted by Meredith BordersIt came, it came! So proud to have a piece in the inaugural @fangoria.bsky.social mini-mag (which is really a full mag by every other pub’s standard) @mereborders.bsky.social did such a beautiful job curating & @jasonkauz.bsky.social’s layouts never miss 🖤 a must-have for every FRANKENSTEIN lover.
- a beaut from my bud <3
- It’s the last Terror Teletype before Xmas! This one is about some specific people. manage.kmail-lists.com/subscription...
- A wonderful family friend with autism and a learning disability was recently bullied and harassed, and she responded out of fear by throwing water on the person. She’s now being charged with assault. (1/2)
- She lives in East Texas, which is a tough place to live as a vulnerable member of the community. Please consider signing the petition to ask the judge for leniency. c.org/zXBqyPXjks
- Reposted by Meredith BordersSometimes you have to sit down and make a list that reminds you who tf you are even when your bank account is fighting for its life. Even if it means a dreaded LinkedIn cross post 😜 Let's work together! www.picketywitch.com/contact-me/
- Reposted by Meredith BordersThat's right. 😂
- When I tell you that my theater was literally shrieking throughout this movie... THE HOUSEMAID is at once deliciously trashy and a thoughtful exploration of a shared experience. It's too damn long, but idk man. It's great. Seyfried is sooooo good. www.fangoria.com/the-housemai...
- Reposted by Meredith BordersVincent Chong, cover art for the Polish version of Wizard and Glass, 1997/2000’s
- Loved this movie and absolutely cannot (and do not want to) stop thinking about it. This thread gave me lots more to chew on:
- Reposted by Meredith BordersRob Reiner made some great movies but he was also unafraid to speak the truth, and was one of the public voices who knew you don’t squander your platform, and only got louder about opposing evil fucks as he got older. Legend.
- Hosting friends for the Christmas markets and (finally) finding my holiday cheer. www.instagram.com/p/DSSayTlDpo...
- Reposted by Meredith BordersThe cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing. All from his movies.
- I have several of his movies more or less memorized. I’m trying to think if there’s another director that’s true of - I don’t think there is.
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