Yearly Archives: 2017

Jason vs. Jason: Famous ‘Friday the 13th’ Set Feuds!

Friday the 13th - Jason vs. Jason

His name was Jason, and today is his birthday… Happy Friday the 13th, Horror Fam! We’re celebrating by taking a look back at some of the famous feuds and controversies from Fridays past. Grab your hockey mask and sharpen up your machete: it’s go time! Friday the 13th Part 2 …

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Screamfest 2017 Review: ‘Dead Ant,’ A Rock & Roll Creature Feature

Last night, I arrived at the Chinese Theater for the 2017 Screamfest Horror Film Festival. I was lucky enough to witness the world premiere for Dead Ant, written and directed by Ron Carlson (read our interview – here). Read on to find out what I thought about this amazing film and …

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The Horrors of War: Screamfest’s ‘Trench 11’ (2017) Movie Review

In the words of William Tecumseh Sherman: War is Hell. This proves to be especially true for a group of allied soldiers during the final days of World War I who are tasked with destroying Trench 11, a place that may be hiding a dark secret that could take victory …

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PopHorror Interviews Channing Pickett, Star of ‘Dementia 13’

Channing Pickett

We got the opportunity to chat with the lovely Channing Pickett, the star of the horror film Dementia 13 (read our review – here). This is a remake of Francis Ford Coppola’s first feature film from 1963. We talked about what inspired her to become an actress, how she got …

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‘The Scopia Effect’: A Psychological, Supernatural, Reincarnation-Themed Horror Story

Christopher Butler’s The Scopia Effect is a unique reincarnation-themed horror story. What makes it unique? It blends concepts of hypnosis, reincarnation, mind, body and soul, and suggests that delicate minds shape the violence of the past, present and the future. Starring Joanna Ignaczewska, Akira Koieyama, and Julian Seager, The Scopia …

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‘Trick or Treat’ (1986) A Rock & Roll Retro Review

The two best things about the 1980s were the rip-roaring, sex driven hair metal bands and totally gnarly horror movies. Trick or Treat combined them both in one of the most infamous horror comedies of all time. Whether you like this film or not, one thing’s for sure… you will …

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‘Bonejangles’ (2017) A Ridiculously Fun and Bloody Horror Comedy

So many great films have come out this year and it’s hard to keep up on all of them. I had been wanting to watch Bonejangles for the longest time and finally got the chance! I was hoping for a horror comedy drenched in blood, silly one-liners, and ridiculousness. Was …

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Interview With ‘Dead Ant’ Director Ron Carlson

In an age where possession films are on the downswing and zombie films have gone by the wayside, director Ron Carlson has seen the changing tides and has reacted accordingly. Rather than flogging a dead horse, Carlson, his thumb on the spurting pulse of the horror community, has created a …

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Cold Moon (2017) Movie Review

Sometimes I think I might be too critical on horror movies. Some people are picky eaters, I am a picky horror movie watcher. While I don’t hate every horror movie I see, it takes a really fresh idea, beautiful shots, outstanding acting, creepy environments or any combination to get me …

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