Richard Waters

@richmwaters

Filmmaker and horror lover. Director/Editor Distort, Bring Out The Fear, In A Stranger's House, Advent, The O'Briens. Sadly unfunny but will never stop trying.

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Richard Waters@richmwaters· Jul 5

Heartbroken…

Heartbroken...
Words cannot describe my feelings at losing you. What all of us who loved you must be feeling. To have been able to share so many adventures and good times with you over the years, I feel truly blessed. We made films, we went across the world, we talked a lot of nonsense and drank and danced and lived life to the fullest, we got to see you bring a great son into the world and create a loving family and home, helping bring positive changes to the community, and even in the last few tough years, remain as inspiring as you were when we first met in 2010.
I'm so grateful we got to have you in our lives and create those memories with you.
You fought hard and brought strength every step of the way. Your strength will be with everyone who knew you every day in life forever. Your laugh will never be forgotten.
Love you, Slaine cat.

Slaine Kelly
Allen Terrace, Dublin
Died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved daughter of Marion and Joe Kelly; cherished mother of Knox; much-loved sister of Darragh and sister-in-law of Mags; and adored aunt of Eliza.
Slaine will be deeply missed by her parents, son, brother, sister-in-law, niece, her many cousins, extended family, friends, and all who knew and loved her.
An actress, film producer, Slaine will be fondly remembered for her work, her spirit, and for helping to found St Anne's City Farm.
May Slaine Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home, Allen Terrace, on Sunday, 5th July, from 4pm until 8pm, and on Monday, 6th July, from 10am-12pm and from 4pm until 8pm. House strictly private to family and friends.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday, 7th July, at 11am in St Michan's Church, Halston Street, followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium at 1pm.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to My Lovely Horse.

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Jul 2

Thanks so much to @ckvanderkaay.bsky.social for the kind words. I know a lot of folks know me for the found footage films, but I also made this film that’s truly special to me; Bring Out The Fear. It came at a turbulent time in life & was made with the best people. Love indie film. Live indie film!

Chris’ Letterboxd review of Bring out the fear:

Bring Out the Fear 2021
BRING OUT THE FEAR
Watched 1 Jul 2026
Let me start by saying that I know this filmmaker, so it's not entirely unbiased.
Having said that: I'm shocked at how good this looks, how solid the acting is, and how effectively it evokes both wilderness horror and an allegorical story of the cyclical discomfort of a relationship that just isn't right.
There are flavors of Blair Witch in here, mostly in the locale and one aspect of the creepiness. But it has more in common with lesser known wilderness weirdness like THE INTERIOR and SIGNIFICANT OTHER that also use their locale as a jumping off point to talk about something else entirely.
Long live independent horror from across the pond!

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Jul 1

I’m not gonna lie, that’s actually high for people listening to my music on Spotify 😅

Spotify stats screen grab:

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Richard Waters@richmwaters· Jun 17

Bray, you beaut. Wouldn’t say no to it.

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Jun 17

Listen, it’s called containing multitudes. #lastfourwatched #letterboxd

Paltoon/doktor death/undertone/mister creep

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Jun 16

“Is it a fact – or have I dreamt it – that, by means of electricity, the world of matter has become a great nerve, vibrating thousands of miles in a breathless point of time?” ― Nathaniel Hawthorne

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Jun 14

Ok call me crazy, but I’m not so sure about this one…

Famous Football Chants:

We will, we will, rock you (to the tune of Queen's We Are the Champions)!

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Jun 12

Thanks to everyone who navigated the labyrinth that is UCD for our Distort 2: The Dead Among The Trees screening last night! A great time with great people, and look at the pick n mix and popcorn I prepared for everyone! Making horror adorable 🤣 watch it now on @watchfoundtv.bsky.social

Cast and crew in front of the crowd post screening

Cast and crew in front of poster in foyer pre screening

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Jun 7

If you’re in Ireland, this will be the only chance to see Distort 2: The Dead Among The Trees on the big screen! Heck, aside from the @unnamedfootage.bsky.social premiere, this is probably the ONLY big screen outing the film will have! VERY limited space, but I’d love to share the experience!

Screen grab reading:

Hi all! To celebrate its release, we are having a once off big-screen screening of Distort 2: The Dead Among The Trees on June 11th at 8pm at the UCD cinema (a lovely cinema!). It's a family and friends affair, but we have a few open seats if anyone is interested in coming along. Just message me!
Here's the trailer for those intrigued: https://youtu.be/
1qVY8Mhd-24?si=cZssLTuiey_D9VUz
(and if you're intrigued by can't go, the film is streaming for free with ads on Found TV now!)

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Jun 2

Welcome, comrade.

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Jun 2

I've discovered someone has bootlegged and dubbed Distort 2 into Russian. Ridiculous business 😂 @whatascream.bsky.social

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Jun 2

Selfie of me with the text:

Ok but what if I was holding a once-off big screen a outing of
Distort 2: The Dead Among The Trees in Dublin next Thursday night for family and friends and had some space for folks who might wanna come along?
Any interest?

Richard Waters@richmwaters· May 31

No one else finds this funny but me. It may be the funniest thing I’ll ever make.

Zoolander looking at his school for ants sized model. Captioned:

ME LOOKING AT SHORT FILMS LIKE:
WHAT IS THISP A FEATURE FILM FOR ANTS?!
IT NEEDS TO BE AT LEAST THREE TIMES AS LONG!

Richard Waters@richmwaters· May 27

Wow, asked to be on a film jury, and all I need to do is pay to clear their review cycle? Sure I’d be a sucker NOT to, right?! I’m never getting a non-scam film related email again, am I?

Richard Waters@richmwaters· May 24

Hmmm… I think there may be something slightly off with my #recentlywatched

Richard Waters@richmwaters· May 17

Bloody well did it! Now excuse me while my legs fall off.

Me and my friend with our medals in the Irish rain

21.12km

2:26:18 time

6:56 min/km

21K
Fastest Half Marathon
2:26:18
2nd Longest Run
21.12 Kilometers

Richard Waters@richmwaters· May 8

I have a lovely Arrow Video bluray of The Crazies but can never get rid of this DVD because it contains one historical treasure that the blu is missing; the George Romero audio commentary. I could listen to that man speak about filmmaking for days…

The crazies anchor bay dvd held up in front of a tv playing the film

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Apr 8

This lil guy is continuing his worldwide butt tour by showing off his rear to folks in the US when I’m on video calls. We don’t even have a cat!!!?!

Gorgeous long haired grey cat asleep on a notebook on a computer desk

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Apr 6

Are episodes 1, 2, and 4 of Creep Tapes season 1 missing for others? Or is it the Shudder app glitching on me?

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Mar 29

21 years. Oh Jesus. Oh god… *turns to dust*

revolvermag • System of a Down released the single
'B.Y.O.B.' 21 years ago today.
The iconically sassy anti-war anthem would go on to become the band's highest-charting single to date, peaking at No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, and also score a 2006 Grammy win for Best Hard Rock Performance.
13 hours ago

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Mar 23

Just a few short days from the WORLD PREMIERE of our latest horror flick DISTORT 2: THE DEAD AMONG THE TREES at the great @unnamedfootage.bsky.social on Friday at noon (part of an IMMENSE lineup that day). You don’t need to have seen the first, but you can catch it on @watchfoundtv.bsky.social

Dead among the trees poster on uff website

Uff website:

Picking up right where the first film left off. Distort 2 builds upon the lore of the weeping man, the haunted tract of lish forest, and the dark. hungry forces within. The film uses its incredible sound design to craft a haunting tale of folk honor with fascinating use of diegetic audio to make something truly unique.
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Screening Info
Date: 2026-03-27
Time: 12:00 PM
Venue: The Balboa Theater
3630 Balboa St. San Francisco, I
94121

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Mar 18

San Francisco, something scary is coming for you… Come to the Distort 2: The Dead Among the Trees world premiere on Friday March 27th at noon as part of the incredible lineup at @unnamedfootage.bsky.social filmfreeway.com/UnnamedFoota...

Title Distort: The Dead among the trees over an inverted colour image looking up at some trees.

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Feb 27

I think I’m dead

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Feb 17

"Leave a mark on the world"

Something lewd drawn in the concrete

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Feb 8

You know what film is ripe for people to rediscover in a big way? The Fountain.

Screen shot of the Fountain soundtrack on Spotify.

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Jan 12

I missed the 100 day milestone cuz I was in the midst of another milestone, but I’ve somehow kept my steps streak alive for over 100 days, since before the 10km race! Don’t expect me to hit 200 though, is all I’m sayin’.

Watch showing 101 days in a row on its face

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Jan 11

It’s just too amazing. This reply really sums it up so well!

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Jan 6

This tracks so perfectly for me, but also, as much as I love him, how did Steve Buscemi get my most watched?!

Letterboxed wrapped screenshot:

RichMWaters's 2025 in Film
BY THE NUMBERS
294 Films Logged
30 Films Reviewed
505 Hours Watched
MOST WATCHED
ACTOR
Steve Buscemi
MOST WATCHED
DIRECTOR
Sam Raimi

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Jan 4

It’s a full moon. Shit is going crazy. Happy new year?

Richard Waters@richmwaters· Jan 2

I just finished watching I’m Haunted 3 on @watchfoundtv.bsky.social and this was the automatic recommendation. I ain’t gonna argue 🤣