Jonny Numb

Three things will sneak up on you in this life:

Car problems; dentist appointments; and packages from Dave K (aka A Fiend On Film).

I met Dave online many years ago, back when me and Billy Crash recorded The Last Knock horror podcast on a weekly basis. He was – and remains – our #1 Heckler on social media, and popped up as a guest on our show on three separate occasions.

Over the years, he’s helped me up my sarcasm game. So thanks, sensei.

Dave is a filmmaker, graphic artist, and zine creator (I’ve contributed to several of his, and have the physical copies to prove it). After communicating online for many years, we finally met in person earlier this year (at the Matt Summers benefit show in Philly).

I recently picked up his book Coeurs Noirs, a collection of Film Noir movie ads from the 1940s – ’50s.

And about 2 weeks ago, I received an unexpected care package from a familiar return address.

I’ve received several of these over the years, and their contents are usually a total mystery. I debated tearing open the box like an excited kid on Christmas morning when I received it, but held off until after work.

So…in lieu of one of those thrilling “unboxing” videos, I offer a photographic progression through “A Dave K Care Package.”

Dave K is on Twitter and Instagram, where you can follow the progress of his forthcoming book of movie reviews, Lowest Common Denominator, among other creative (misad)ventures.

In the meantime, check out his debut short film, Death Comes Twice.

(Featured photo: Kima Femme Fatale-cat modeling with Coeurs Noirs)