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30 years ago today, The Ghost and the Darkness premiered. It adapts the Tsavo Man-Eaters story: two male lions in Kenya killed many workers on the Kenya-Uganda Railway in 1898 until Lt.-Col. John Henry Patterson killed them. It’s a great film despite liberties #TheGhostAndTheDarkness #TsavoManEaters

I got my Scream Factory Blu-ray of Hammer's The Brides of Dracula (1960). Misleading title: Dracula's Brides don't appear. The villain is Baron Meinster, a vampire. Title attracted fans of 1958's Dracula. Peter Cushing returns as Van Helsing. Worth it #ScreamFactory #ShoutFactory #TheBridesOfDracula

NEW LIGHT NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENT: Fate/strange Fake The False Grail War begins… It has been several years since the conclusion of the Fifth Holy Grail War. Now the stage has been set for a brand-new battle in Snowfield, a city in the western United States.

(9 of 9) Zero no Tsukaima is a Japanese LN by Yamaguchi Noboru, completed by Shimizu Yū (2004–2017, 22 vols + sides) Talentless “Zero” mage Louise summons Japanese teen Saito as her familiar; they face academy life, wars, and secrets of her true power #ZeroNoTsukaima #TheFamiliarOfZero @yenpress.com

(8 of 9) Seikoku no Dragonar is a Japanese LN by Mizuchi Shiki, art by Shimesaba Kohada (2010–2015, 20 vols). Ash Blake’s dragon never appears until it awakens as Eco, a girl who calls herself the master; his life as dragon knight and servant begins. #SeikokuNoDragonar #DragonarAcademy @yenpress.com

(7 of 9) Omamori Himari LN adaptation is a Japanese series by Mikazuki Kougetsu, art by Milan Matra (2008–2010, 4 vols). Cat-allergic Yuuto learns he is the last demon-slayer heir; busty cat-spirit samurai Himari swears to protect him as spirits and more allies gather. #OmamoriHimari @yenpress.com

(6 of 9) Magika no Kenshi to Basileus is a Japanese LN by Mitsuki Mihara (2013–2017, 14 vols). Kazuki, first male summoner, enters the all-female Magic Division (rank E), trains sword + Lemegeton, and faces school and mythic battles #MagikaNoKenshiToBasileus #MagikaSwordsmanAndSummoner @yenpress.com

(5 of 9) Madan no Ou to Aquilas Juratios is a Japanese LN spin-off in the Carnwenhan continuity. Chaos hits Kal-Hadasht after a shared dream; Tigre and Lim return with their children as a self-proclaimed King of Bows appears. #MadanNoOuToAquilasJuratios #LordMarksmanAndAquilasJuratios @yenpress.com

(4 of 9) Madan no Ou to Seisen no Carnwenhan is a LN by Seo Tsukasa (2019–, Vanadis alt spin-off). Tigre and Lim are isolated in Asvarre as king Artorius returns; they ally with Princess Guinevere against him and a rival archer. #MadanNoOuToSeisenNoCarnwenhan #LordMarksmanAndCarnwenhan @yenpress.com

(3 of 9) Madan no Ou to Michelia is a Japanese LN by Kawaguchi Tsukasa (2018–2022, 12 vols), a Vanadis alt-timeline spin-off. Tigre is rescued by Vanadis Mila; two years later they reunite as wars and dark forces rise, with Mila as heroine. #MadanNoOuToMichelia #LordMarksmanAndMichelia @yenpress.com

(2 of 9) Madan no Ou to Vanadis is a Japanese LN by Kawaguchi Tsukasa (2011–2017, 18 vols; 2022 rerelease). Archer-earl Tigre is captured by Vanadis Elen, spared for his skill, and drawn into wars and politics as the King of the Magic Bullet. #MadanNoOuToVanadis #LordMarksmanAndVanadis @yenpress.com

(5 of 5) Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance is a LN by Shimizu Yuu (2010–2019). Kamito, only male elementalist, contracts Claire’s sword spirit at Areishia Academy and joins her Blade Dance team for a wish from the Elemental Lords #SeireiTsukaiNoBladeDance #BladeDanceOfElementalers @jnovelclub.bsky.social

(4 of 5) Seiju no Kuni no Kinju Tsukai is Japanese LN by Shinozaki Kaoru (2014–2017). Kurohiko wakes teen in a holy-tree world; only he reads a forbidden spellbook and enrolls as caster at Seijushi academy. #SeijuNoKuniNoKinjuTsukai #ForbiddenSpellcasterOfTheSacredTreeKingdom @jnovelclub.bsky.social

(3 of 5) Saijaku Muhai no Bahamut is a Japanese LN by Akatsuki Senri (2013–2020). Former prince Lux, the “undefeated weakest,” enrolls in an all-girls academy after a nude mishap and Drag-Ride duel with Princess Lisesharte. #SaijakuMuhaiNoBahamut #UndefeatedBahamutChronicle @jnovelclub.bsky.social

(2 of 5) Kenshin no Succeed is a Japanese LN by Kagami Yuu, art by Mikeou (2012–2015, 12 vols). 70 years after WWIII, ordinary human Kurou enrolls in a Swordie-only academy in Tokyo Swordia to raise his status in combat and daily life. #KenshinNoSucceed #DivineBladesSuccessor @jnovelclub.bsky.social

(6 of 6) Tsuki Tsuki! is a Japanese LN by Gotō Yūjin, art by Riko Korie (2010–2013, 12 vols). Shinobu wakes beside naked blonde Luna with no memory of her; his sister walks in and more supernatural girls join this harem comedy of demon deals and lost memories. #TsukiTsuki @sevenseasentertainment.com

(5 of 6) Shinmai Maou no Testament is a Japanese LN by Uesu Tetsuto (2012–2021). Basara gains demon stepsister Mio and succubus Maria; a reversed contract makes him their master as he protects Mio and builds a harem. #ShinmaiMaouNoTestament #TestamentOfSisterNewDevil @sevenseasentertainment.com

(4 of 6) Maou to Ryuuou is an ecchi LN by Kumano Genkotsu (2020, 6 vols). Talentless Ruisha is trained for centuries by Demon King Testarossa and Dragon King Rio, then joins a magic academy to free them. #MaouToRyuuouNiSodateraretaShounenWaGakuenSeikatsuWoMusouSuruYouDesu @sevenseasentertainment.com

(3 of 6) Kishinjeongi Dawnbringer is a Korean LN by Hong Jung-Hoon (2012). Hero Lezirth is frozen after saving humanity, wakes 120 years later and re-enlists again from the bottom amid politics and mecha combat. #KishinjeongiDawnbringer #DawnbringerTheStoryOfTheMachineGod @sevenseasentertainment.com

(2 of 6) Harapeko Oyako to Motokare Yanushi (A Hungry Mother and Daughter and Her Ex-Boyfriend Landlord) is manga by Riori. Takaharu lives alone until ex-girlfriend Kyou appears with daughter Minori, asking to stay. The three form a family. #HarapekoOyakoToMotokareYanushi @sevenseasentertainment.com

(1 of 6) Campione! is a light novel series by Taketsuki Jō and Sikorsky. A Campione is someone who has slain a God & stolen Authorities, becoming a “Devil King.” Kusanagi Godou becomes the seventh Campione after killing Verethragna. He must battle gods. #Campione @sevenseasentertainment.com

(1 of 5) Juuou Mujin no Fafnir is Japanese LN by Tsukasa, art by Riko Korie (2013–2017). Yuu, the only male D, enrolls at Midgard, reunites with sister Mitsuki, meets Iris, and battles dragons as Ds risk transforming if targeted as mates. #JuuouMujinNoFafnir #UnlimitedFafnir @jnovelclub.bsky.social

(1 of 9) Kou-1 desu ga Isekai de Joushu Hajimemashita is a LN by Kagami Hiroyuki (25 vols). Hiroto is pulled into Hybride, becomes lord of Solum, and rises in Salabria via talk, alliances. #Kou1DesuGaIsekaiDeJoushuHajimemashita #I'mAHighSchoolerButIBecameAnOwnerOfACastleInAnotherWorld @yenpress.com

My copy of @secondsightfilms.bsky.social Cold Prey Trilogy Limited Edition Blu-ray Boxset arrived yesterday. I probably won't get to watch it until Saturday, but I can't wait to finally see this popular Norwegian slasher trilogy. #ColdPrey #NorwegianSlasher #SecondSightFilms

WTF, @screamfactory.bsky.social did a 4K UHD for Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers & Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland, but only did a Blu-ray for Sleepaway Camp? Why? #SleepawayCamp #ShoutFactory #ScreamFactory

Well, it is officially October, so it's time for my yearly Slasher Marathon! I'll spend October binge-watching Halloween franchise, Friday the 13th franchise, A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, and Child's Play franchise #Halloween #FridayThe13th #ANightmareOnElmStreet #ChildsPlay #SlasherMarathon

Seirei Gensouki is getting a 3rd Season! Can't wait to continue Rio's journey in an animated format. #SeireiGensouki #SpiritChronicles