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It's the final week of #SpookySeason, so allow me to recap the KSF 2026 season with some images of my Haunt Character, "Shackles": www.instagram.com/p/Dd6of-1JrOW/ www.instagram.com/p/DeLDnqFGTL... www.instagram.com/hauntphotobl... www.instagram.com/j.vonklopp/p... www.instagram.com/p/DdzgZ0mEpR...

The new "Wildwood" movie by LAIKA is a modern fairy tale as properly brutal as any ancient one. It's a masterpiece in craft and emotion where one feels all the human hands involved in the production. A necessity to see on the big screen so one can truly grasp all the details of its world. #Wildwood

No, you'll never see hideous effects like these again, til we bring you Nature Trail to Hell Part 2.

We have cut that last bit of orange velvet for the final batch of the Jack-o-heads! Get them while you can at Fez-o-rama.com *Limited Sizes Remain* #FezORama #fez #pumpkin #halloween

FanArt! At the ScareZone! Sally, aka "@shellfishsellout" on Instagram, painted this haunting portrait of my character, "'Shackles' the Prisoner," and I am stunned by her talent and grateful for her generosity. Support Real Human Artists! #ArtSky #ScareActor Link: www.instagram.com/p/DefUN85StBs/

It is with sincere gratitude that I reflect upon being awarded by my hardworking castmates at the Knott's Scary Farm "Gauntlet" ScareZone the current "Monster of the Week" title. Thank you to all the performers there, you truly are inspirations. #ScareActor #ScaryFarm #TheGauntlet #KnottsScaryFarm

Hey, Haunt Aficionados! This article by L.A. Taco features some people I work with for Halloween events. Give a read! #HauntAttractions #Halloween #SpookySeason #ThemeParks #ScareActor #ScareActors #Haunters #HauntLife

Still taking on as many of these as possible. Please hire me, please share this around. Thank you. #darkart #commissions

I need groceries, you need art on your wall, I think there's connection going on here!

Tonight's the Season Finale of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." This season is significant to me for my good fortune in being a Background Extra in the @realgdt.bsky.social-featured Episode 5, "The Gang Goes to the Ren Faire." www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKPK... #IASIP #AlwaysSunny #BackgroundExtra

#LosAngeles: Ballots are out, and the KnockLA Voter Guide is once again reliably chronicling the implications of your potential vote. And #California: vote YES on Proposition 40, and NO on Propositions 41 & 42; the latter are weaseldick attempts at negating the tax on billionaires. #Election

It's a #SpookySeason weekend! Here's a song from one of my castmates about Haunt Attractions, specifically Knott's Scary Farm: m.youtube.com/watch?v=K0fD... (You can see some grainy glimpses of me at the 3:15 and 3:40 mark as part of the Slider Show) #ScareActor #ScaryFarm #ScareActors #Halloween

It's the first full week of October, so it's imperative to accessorize your Spooky Season fit with Quality Handcrafted Headgear! Behold the Quotepost & see! fez-o-rama.com is currently front-loaded with Halloween-conducive designs until October 18 for a Halloween delivery! #SpookySeason #Halloween

It's the first weekend of October, so know that you can getcha Spooky Art at the "Into the Fog" gallery show exhibit at Knott's Scary Farm. My original painting is Sold, but you can still get non-blacklight prints for sale there in the park! #IntoTheFog #ScaryFarm #DarkArt #ToxicOldManYaoi #Wizards

Blöthar seems like a cuddler. A cuddler of eviscerated human intestines, but a cuddler nevertheless. m.youtube.com/watch?v=twL_... Also, RIP, Chuck Varga, a founding member of GWAR. Goddammit, I hate this fuckin' year. #GWAR #Blöthar #GraveConversations #DavidDastmalchian #RIPChuckVarga

Tonight! Knott's Scary Farm welcomes you back into the fog! I was compelled to craft a LEGO BrickHeadz™ version of my character, "Shackles," who haunts the cursèd land of Helshire in the fabled realm of K'amp Snu-pai. #LEGO #BrickHeadz #ScaryFarm #KnottsScaryFarm #ScareActor #TheGauntlet #Halloween

Tomorrow begins the 2026 season of Knott's Scary Farm, where I will be returning as the sad and miserable wretch "'Shackles' the Prisoner." As a recap, here's a dedicated interview with me about the character: m.youtube.com/watch?v=pwgY.... #ScaryFarm #ScareActor #Halloween #ScareActors #Haunters

As of this week, I am now older than the age the actor John Mahoney was when the character he played in the sitcom "Frasier" said he was 64 years old. It feels like there should be ways I should feel about this.

Hej, Bluesky! I heard you like Toxic Old Man Yaoi, so know that my artwork is available for purchase now at the "Into The Fog" gallery show for Knott's Scary Farm. There's my blacklight black velvet painting on display, and (non-UV-reactive) prints for sale. #IntoTheFog #ToxicOldManYaoi #ScaryFarm

I've rehearsals tonight for performing as a ScareActor; what better way to note that than by hiring a Real Human Artist to render their version of my character, "'Shackles' the Prisoner." Art by @owllog.bsky.social! I love how his interpretation is like transcribed folklore from a whispersome pen.

It got to the point where wanting to see "Coyote Vs Acme" became a rebuke of CEO David Zaslav and his wanting to bury this for a tax writeoff. But no, it's not a chore, it's a blast! Enough Deep Cuts for us oldheads; doesn't get in the way of gags that new kids can appreciate. See now! #CoyoteVsAcme

RIP Tim Curry. Compelled to rewatch "Muppet Treasure Island," and while I endorse the "Fellow Muppet" praise, his acting in the scene where Jim and Silver part ways is worth study. He shifts from giddy to fearful to conscience-striken to hurt to mindful of the hurt he caused. youtu.be/BHwlspX6Ma4

Dolly Parton really did Practice what she wanted to Preach, & it feels to an outsider that this quality of character is what's lacking in the landscape. She counters my bitterness with real joy. Adding another reminder for me to donate again to her Imagination Library: donate.imaginationlibrary.com

Just back from a microconvention of Horror Authors where I had the honor of meeting @chucktingle.bsky.social, who just released his latest book, "Fabulous Bodies." #Horrorsky, know that I testify that Chuck Tingle's Horror Hardbacks are What You Need. #Booksky #Horror #LoveIsReal #FabulousBodies

Just back from the roadshow screening of @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social's "Dead Media," a zero-budget indie charmer that's made for a Movie Night with your friends in order to inspire you to make a film together. Pairs well with "The Video Dead" (1986) or "The Final Girls" (2015). #DeadMedia

I admire and am envious of the articulation in this post; it speaks to exactly why we are so furious.

Happy 100th Birthday, Mel Brooks! "History of the World — Part I" was the first R-rated movie I saw in the theater as a kid, and it would've blown my ten-year-old mind to know that over forty years later, I would get a closeup in the sequel. Celebrating by watching a Mel Brooks marathon on TCM now.

I am furious that the convictions in the Prarieland case and its implications aren't more publicized by the media and the political class. I'm following Evan's lead here. #Prarieland #FuckICE

Nature trail to hell! Nature trail to hell! Nature trail to hell in 3-D…

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Welp, there goes all my Time Allotted on Earth.

#Horrorsky + #SciFiSky: The movie "I Love Boosters" is a stealth entry into your favorite genres. Trust and go in blind, come out dazzled. + #Booksky? This movie pairs well with the engaging heist book "The Payback" by @kashana.blacksky.app. Make it a Double Feature for your brain. #ILoveBoosters

Introduce yourself with 10 bands you've seen live: "Weird Al" Yankovic Iron Maiden The Aquabats They Might Be Giants Zeal & Ardor Anthrax The Toy Dolls The Damned The Red Elvises The Tiger Lillies

Once again, I did my part in supporting Real Human Artists with this commission to @marisashorror.bsky.social for depicting my character who haunts the cursèd land of Helshire. Look at this linework! I do intend to reprise my role as "Shackles" this Haunt Season. #ScareActor #ScaryFarm #Halloween

It's John Waters' 80th Birthday...and where would cult cinema, midnight movies, and queer film be without him? By celebrating kitsch, filth, and the enduring power of good bad taste, he continues to inspire so many to go do the damn thing. Make depraved art today (and always) in honor of John.

Happy Easter

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It's Halfway to Halloween, so a bunch of us ScareActors commemorated the time with a family reunion meetup at Knott's in anticipation. I am in one of the "Behind the Masks" interviews at the 25:43 mark here: youtu.be/CA4exTaZYKg?... #ScareActor #ScaryFarm #KnottsScaryFarm #MarchMadness #Halloween

I'm trying a therapy technique of mentally being kinder to myself by imagining my mind interacting with my psyche as if it was taking care of a cherished pet, but it only picks me up in order to dress it in silly costumes.

L.A.: We all see how major national news outlets have Fallen Down On The Job, so it's critical, now more than ever, to support local on-the-ground investigative journalism. I just donated, you can too: givebutter.com/la-taco-inve... h/t: @lataco.bsky.social, Follow them, too. #LosAngeles #Journalism

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