Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about profiles, lists, ratings, and the rest of the BD Horror DB community features.
Editing Your Profile
How do I get to my profile?
Click your username/avatar in the header and select My Profile — or, on mobile, tap the menu and select My Profile there.
How do I add or remove an avatar?
To add an avatar, click the edit (pencil) icon next to your avatar placeholder and upload an image of your choice.
To remove your avatar and go back to the default placeholder, click the trash icon.
How do I edit my display name, bio, and other info?
Click the red Edit Profile button. From there you can fill out the info shown on your profile page:
- Display Name
- Bio
- Location
- Social media links
- Website link
Can I set a custom background image on my profile?
Yes — navigate to any film's page and click Set as Favorite. That film's backdrop image will appear as the background at the top of your profile. You can only have one favorite film set at a time; picking a new one replaces the old one.
Lists
How do I create a list?
Two ways:
- Go to My Profile → Lists tab → click + New List.
- From any film page, click Add to List → + New List.
In the popup, give your list a name and confirm.
How do I add or remove films from a list?
Visit the film's page, click Add to List, and select the list you want to add it to. To remove the film, click Add to List again and select the same list to take it back off.
How do I feature a list on my profile?
On the Lists tab of your profile, click the star next to the list you want to feature. Only one list can be featured at a time — starring a new one un-stars the old one. If nothing is starred, your most recent list is shown instead.
Can I make a list private, or delete it?
Yes — both options are available on each list from the Lists tab of your profile.
How do I rename a list?
Open the list itself (from the Lists tab of your profile, click into any list you own) and click the pencil icon next to its title. Edit the name and press Enter, or click away to save — press Escape to cancel without saving.
Film Pages
What can I do on a film page?
- Add or remove the film from your Watchlist.
- Set as Favorite to have it appear as your profile's background image.
- Mark the film as Watched.
- Rate the film 1 through 5 stars.
- Add it to a list, new or existing.
Community
What happens when I follow someone?
Visit any user's profile and click Follow. Their activity will start showing up in Your Feed on the Community page, and their profile will appear in your Following list. You can see who follows you back from the Followers/Following links on your own profile.
How do I report a profile?
On any profile, click Report this profile if you come across an inappropriate or offensive username, avatar, or bio.
How do I comment and reply on a film page?
Scroll to the Discussion section on any film's page and use the box at the top to post a comment. To reply to someone else's comment, click Reply underneath it — replies are grouped under the comment they're responding to, one level deep.
You can edit or delete your own comments at any time, and report anyone else's.
Commenting requires a small amount of community reputation first — new accounts unlock commenting after a bit of activity (rating films, marking films watched, etc.). Abuse of the comments feature will result in a permanent ban.
What are notifications for?
You'll get a notification when someone follows you, replies to one of your comments, or when we publish a new announcement. The bell icon in the header shows your unread count.
Account
What does the checkmark next to some usernames mean?
That's our verified badge, reserved for official Bloody Disgusting accounts.
How do I delete my account?
From My Profile → Edit Profile, scroll to the bottom and click Delete Account. This is permanent.
I still need help — who do I contact?
Use the Report an error page to flag anything wrong with a film, or to reach the team about something not covered here.