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Blog Horror 5 Horror Movies Featuring Killer Jobs If you’re working for the “man,” better make sure the “man” isn’t a demon—or something worse. By Lilliam Rivera | Published on December 9, 2024 Comment 0 Share New Share “This job is trying to kill me!” is something I would jokingly say to my friends, a self-soothing mantra I’ve used throughout my life. It didn’t matter if work was an easy enough desk job answering phones or managing a large team of writers as an entertainment editor, capitalism was and is always asking for too much. The assumed 24-7 on call availability, the “we are a team” pep speeches, the paltry perks in lieu of real compensation. It’s why the daily grind makes a perfect backdrop for a scary movie.  Since labor is trying to consume human’s actual sweat, blood, and tears, horror labor films quicken the tension with devilish bosses and competitive co-workers willing to off the competition. Ambition can be such a seductive siren. It’s why I wrote my adult debut Tiny Threads (Del Rey Books). The supernatural thriller follows Samara Martin as she moves to the new hipster city Vernon, California to work for a legendary fashion designer. As the pressure of the new job gets to her, Samara’s drinking increases so much that she’s blinded by the signs alerting her that she’s in danger.  Whether it’s predators in the modeling world or disturbed sailors stuck in a claustrophobic lighthouse, the movies listed below all have one thing in common: work is trying to take them out. Consider these films a good reminder that if you’re working for the “man,” better make sure the “man” isn’t some demon.  The Lighthouse Prepare for some strangeness, mythology, and violent rants. Robert Eggers’ films (The Witch, The Northman) are never lite-fare and The Lighthouse does not stray from this. Starring Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe, the 2019 film is a psychological thriller of two lighthouse keepers stuck on a 1800 New England island forced to work together. Dafoe, as the more experienced worker, truly takes his role to unhinged heights when both of them find themselves bearing down a storm. Questions of superstitions and visions of deadly mermaids bubble up under the strain. Add alcohol to the mix and things get ugly real quick. Filmed in black and white, the movie illustrates what it means when co-workers are not quite who they seem to be.  The Neon Demon The 2016 indie film stars a young Elle Fanning as Jesse, a newly arrived transplant to Los Angeles. The fresh-faced Jesse just wants to be a model but predators hide in every corner, from makeup artists to budding photographers. She’s the new girl in town and everyone wants a piece of what she’s selling, that taste of innocence. The closer Jesse reaches her goal to runway stardom, the more disturbing those around her reveal themselves to be. Los Angeles is portrayed in extremes, from cavernous studios to scummy motels. Every single person Jesse encounters is eager to consume her but the young ingénue really believes she somehow has the upper hand until it’s too late. You don’t want to miss a sleazy Keanu Reeves playing the motel manager eager to pounce. Sorry to Bother You Directed by Boots Riley, the 2018 surreal comedy stars the amazing LaKeith Stanfield as the unemployed Cassius “Cash” Green who lives in his uncle’s garage.  His girlfriend Detroit, played by Tessa Thompson, is an activist slash performance artist who is trying to bring down the corporation exploiting the community. When Cassius gets a job at said corporation as a telemarketer, he starts employing a white voice to climb up the corporate ladder, losing sight of his morals. Set in a near future Oakland where people in severe debt go on game shows to be thrown excrement at for money, Sorry to Bother You is a disturbing tale of how far a person is willing to go to sell their soul for money. The dark scene when Cassius “raps” to a room full of white people is nightmare fodder. Eyes of Laura Mars Fashion and horror slink together in a scary, seventies haze in this 1978 film. Eyes of Laura Mars stars Faye Dunaway as fashion photographer Laura Mars whose work glorifies violent imagery. A young Tommy Lee Jones, all brooding in fitted turtlenecks, is the detective hired to investigate recent murders that seem to be linked to Laura’s photos since it appears the serial killer is reimagining her controversial images. When Laura starts to black out and see the murders being played out in real time, the photographer begins to spiral, wondering which of her friends or co-workers are next. A serial killer taking over your body can definitely put a damper on creative work. New York is depicted in all of its grittiness while real life models Darlanne Feugal and Lisa Taylor bring the sleazy decadence of the time to life but it’s Tommy Lee Jones who really keeps the audiences guessing. Atlantics Marking her feature film debut, director Mati Diop directed this 2019 Senegalese supernatural drama that centers around Souleiman (played by Ibrahmia Traoré), a young construction worker, and his girlfriend Ada (Mame Bineta Sane). After Souleiman and his co-workers complain of how they’ve haven’t been paid in months working on a high-rise, the downtrodden laborers try their luck searching for work in Spain traveling by boat and leaving behind the women who love them. Ada, betrothed to an affluent businessman, can only think of Souleiman and the other workers, their demise evident. But when a fire engulfs her wedding day, word gets out that the boys have returned home. The detective hired to investigate the fire accuses Ada of hiding the truth but she’s confused. Is Souleiman back? Why are the women of the city sleepwalking, and where does the detective fall in all of this? Atlantics deservedly won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, a haunting film of laborers traveling across time and space to get back what they are owed. [end-mark] Buy the Book Tiny Threads Lilliam Rivera A young woman gets her dream job working for a famous designer—and discovers the dark side of high-stakes fashion. Buy Book Tiny Threads Lilliam Rivera A young woman gets her dream job working for a famous designer—and discovers the dark side of high-stakes fashion. A young woman gets her dream job working for a famous designer—and discovers the dark side of high-stakes fashion. Buy this book from: AmazonBarnes and NobleiBooksIndieBoundTarget The post 5 Horror Movies Featuring Killer Jobs appeared first on Reactor.

If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. As the legislative session nears its conclusion, X CEO Linda Yaccarino has announced her role in revising the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a move seemingly intended to sway hesitant Republican leaders in the House. But skeptics warn that the bill’s approach to protecting children online—through measures likely to require age verification—could come at the cost of privacy and online anonymity, leading to the broader adoption of digital ID systems. Under KOSA, tech platforms would face a “duty of care” to prevent harm to minors, targeting features like infinite scroll and photo filters. While Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) lauded the updates for “safeguarding free speech online and ensuring it is not used to stifle expression,” privacy advocates argue the bill’s underlying mechanisms remain problematic. They warn that fulfilling KOSA’s requirements could necessitate platforms to verify users’ ages, potentially by tying online activity to government-issued IDs—a move that threatens to erode online anonymity and jeopardize free expression. X owner Elon Musk has recently criticized Australia for trying to implement a similar bill so it’s unclear why Musk and Yaccarino aren’t aligned on the issue. Proponents of the bill claim the revisions address concerns of misuse, including clarifying that its provisions cannot be enforced “based upon the viewpoint of users expressed by or through any speech, expression, or information protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.” However, this adjustment doesn’t resolve the broader implications of mandating age verification systems, which critics say would effectively link real-world identities to digital activity. Blumenthal and Blackburn, in their joint statement, dismissed objections to the bill as a “false narrative” that it “would be weaponized by unelected bureaucrats to censor Americans.” However the mechanism for ensuring compliance—age verification—remains a central concern. Platforms would likely be forced to implement digital ID systems, raising alarms about surveillance, data breaches, and a chilling effect on online expression. While the bill cleared the Senate with overwhelming support, its path in the House remains uncertain. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has expressed doubts about the legislation, stating, “I love the principle, but the details of that are very problematic.” House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) has been described as even more critical, reportedly questioning the scope of the duty of care provisions. Yaccarino’s backing of the bill, alongside X’s broader involvement, has added momentum to the push for KOSA. However, major tech companies like Meta and Google have refrained from supporting it, with KOSA’s proponents blaming industry lobbying for stalling progress. Critics counter that the hesitation stems not from industry self-interest but from legitimate concerns about the precedent the bill would set for online privacy. If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post X’s Linda Yaccarino Backs Kids’ “Safety” Bill as Digital ID Privacy Fears Grow appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is an advocate of a range of controversial policies he these days promotes through his foundation – from much-scrutinized agriculture practices, aggressive vaccination, and digital ID crusades, to now endorsing online age verification. We learn this from the “Books to keep you warm this holiday season” – a blog post, published along with a photo of a smirking Gates and a Christmas tree in the background. Related: The 2024 Digital ID and Online Age Verification Agenda The message might look cheesy and in stark contrast with Gates’ reputation, but things get serious since once of the stack of books he is holding is that of social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s, The Anxious Generation. Gates likes Haidt’s stance that children shouldn’t be allowed to use smartphones “until they’re older.” One possible reason for this endorsement is that Gates is behind the idea of age verification, which would be the only way to know how old an online user is. Every online user, that is – the only schemes known to be effective so far are the extremely invasive ones where “everyone is treated as a minor until they prove otherwise.” Gates opens up his recommendation of Haidt’s book by appealing to most adults’ rose-tinted view of their youth, filled with real-life games, reading books, etc. (as if those could not be dangerous/contain harmful content – not to mention that Gates speaks fondly of isolating himself from the rest of world in a cabin for a week at a time during the 90s.) But, Gates (who sneakily, with no apparent evidence, links this practice with his “success later on”) thinks it was a healthy one, and Haidt’s book made him wonder if the technology available today (the proliferation of which resulted in his “success later on”) would have been too distracting at the time. Distracting from what, though – from becoming better equipped to become a tech billionaire? The argument is a bit of a “snake that bites its own tail” – but that’s also irrelevant. It’s simply a stage being set for advancing the policy of online age verification, as supposedly the way to counter modern technology-related harms. “The solutions Haidt proposes aren’t simple, but I think they’re needed. He makes a strong case for better age verification on social media platforms and delaying smartphone access until kids are older,” writes Gates, noting that the author would like to see “coordination between parents, schools, tech companies, and policymakers.” And clearly, so would Gates. If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post Bill Gates Pushes for Age Verification Digital ID appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

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The Fall season is here folks! Everywhere you look there are pumpkin flavored recipes and pumpkin scented items on almost every aisle of your local grocery store. Today, we will talk about a part of pumpkins that can be enjoyed all year round…pumpkin seeds! Pumpkin Seeds | 10 Health Benefits That Will Amaze You They are loaded with nutrients! Let’s take a quick glance at their nutritional value: Vitamins E, C, K, and B Protein Magnesium Iron Phosphorus Zinc Copper Tryptophan The health benefits of pumpkin seeds are amazing. Pumpkins seeds help lower bad cholesterol, they boost your immune system, they fight inflammation in your joints…and much more! Read on to learn more about their amazing health benefits!   10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Pumpkin Seeds 1. They Help To Regulate Blood Sugar It is suggested that pumpkin seeds help to regulate blood sugar levels which, in turn, helps to prevent complications associated with diabetes, a condition that affects 29 million people in the United States. To help regulate your blood sugar levels, consume 2 tablespoons of roasted pumpkin seeds daily.   2. They Boost Your Immune System The zinc and antioxidant properties of pumpkin seeds help to boost your immune system which helps you fight the symptoms of colds, the flu, chronic fatigue, and other ailments. To help boost your immune system, consider a healthy smoothie topped with ground pumpkin seeds.   3. They Help To Fight Joint Inflammation The anti-inflammatory and pain suppressing properties of pumpkin seeds help fight joint inflammation associated with conditions such as arthritis. To help fight joint inflammation, include pumpkins seeds in your diet. Also, massaging the affected areas with pumpkin seed oil for 10 minutes twice a day will also help to soothe joint pain and fight inflammation.   4. They Help Improve Cardiovascular Health Pumpkin seeds contain magnesium which is essential for cardiovascular health. Zinc helps to regulate the pumping action of your heart and helps the blood vessels remain relaxed which, in turn helps to prevent cardiac arrest and strokes. Consider introducing pumpkin seeds into your daily diet to help improve your cardiovascular health.   5. They Help To Lower Bad Cholesterol Pumpkin seeds are rich in monounsaturated fats such as oleic acid which helps to lower the bad cholesterol levels which, in turn, increases the good cholesterol levels in your blood. To help lower your bad cholesterol, consume 2-4 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds a day. For best results, do not add salt to the pumpkin seeds.   6. They Help To Improve Bladder Health The zinc content within pumpkin seeds helps to improve the health of your bladder by improving urinary flow and helps to reduce nighttime urinary frequencies. Adding just a handful of pumpkin seeds to your daily diet is recommended for better bladder health.   7. They Help To Fight Parasites Within Your Intestines The antiparasitic properties of pumpkin seeds help to fight parasites such as pinworms, tapeworms, and other parasites within the intestines. It is believed that pumpkin seeds have a paralyzing effect on intestinal parasites. To help fight intestinal parasites, eat pumpkin seeds on an empty stomach for a few weeks. Be sure to drink plenty of water during this time which will help release the parasites.   8. They Help To Protect Bones Against Osteoporosis The magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus levels in pumpkin seeds are essential for healthy bone structure which helps to protect them from osteoporosis and bone fractures. To help protect your bones from osteoporosis and fractures, consume ¼ cup of pumpkin seeds a day.   9. They Help To Regulate Sleep When consumed, the tryptophan levels in pumpkin seeds are converted into serotonin and melatonin which, in turn, helps to improve your quality of sleep. To help regulate your sleep, combine 1 tablespoon of pumpkin seed powder and 4-6 ounces of warm milk. Drink one hour before bed. Also, check out my previous article, What is Insomnia | Easy And Natural Ways To Fight Insomnia, for other all natural methods to a better night’s rest.   10. They Help Fight The Symptoms Of Anxiety Much like with sleep, our brains convert tryptophan into serotonin which is a neurotransmitter that makes us happy and calm. When the body produces less tryptophan, that means less serotonin. Since pumpkin seeds are rich in tryptophan, it is recommended that a handful of pumpkin seeds should be consumed a day to feel calmer and more relaxed after a stressful day.   Sigaga Namy shows a video on the amazing benefits of pumpkin seeds:   Do you consume pumpkin seeds to better your health? Share your story with us in the comment section below. Up Next: How To Make the Tastiest Pumpkin Spice Latte Out of Fresh Pumpkins Follow us on facebook, instagram, pinterest, and twitter!   The contents of this article are for informational purposes only. Please read our full disclaimer.

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