Yearly Archives: 2017

PopHorror Interviews ‘Babysitter Massacre’ Director Henrique Couto

There’s an energy around Henrique Couto that’s hard to ignore. When I met him at VHS Fest at the Mahoning Drive-In Theater, I immediately knew I wanted to speak with him more. He’s funny, intelligent, and most importantly, passionate about horror. I picked up a copy of Babysitter Massacre, we shared …

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Game of Death (G.O.D.) (2017) Premieres at Fantasia – Who Wants To Play?

It seems like all of the young people in the world spend all their time on their phones, partying, playing video games and generally screwing off… at least, that’s the way horror movies portray them. For the beautiful millennials in Game of Death, a film coming at us from Blackpills, La …

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Horror Villain Backstories And Their Significance

I recently came across an article with list of horror villains who were supposedly ruined by having backstories. This honestly angered me because the way that article was written, it seemed like the writer didn’t even like horror films and didn’t care enough to see the significance of just how …

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Maléfique (2002) – A Look Into French Horror Cinema

If you’re into French cinema, this is a must to add to your collection!  “Are you going to get out alive?” Maléfique, released in France in 2003, is an original French horror that leaves you in awe at the imaginative assemblage of fantasy, horror and mystery. The story is set in a …

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[Exclusive Interview] Kane Hodder: The Man Behind The Mask

Kane Hodder

Recently I got the opportunity to have one of my dreams come true. That opportunity was to actually get to meet the legendary Kane Hodder. Not only did I get to meet him, he granted me the chance to interview him in person! Kane is one of the sweetest men …

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PopHorror’s Q & A with Kayla Elizabeth, Director of ‘Descending’

Kayla Elizabeth

In the last week, we’ve been doing a lot of coverage on the film Descending and we’re not even close to stopping yet! This time, we talk with Kayla Elizabeth, the director behind this upcoming horror film that we all can’t wait to see. Learn more about her, fun moments …

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Into The Woods: The Best Horror Films To Watch Before You Go Camping

It’s now July, horror fans! That means it’s time for fishing, making S’Mores, and sitting around the campfire, and telling scary stories. But for a young couple who stumbles across a horrific crime scene, their camping trip soon turns into a fight for survival in the upcoming thriller, Killing Ground, …

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‘Hell House LLC’ (2015): Movie Review – A Haunt Worth Touring

Found footage films in hardcore horror circles are typically known for cheap thrills and load noises while nothing actually happens. While the victims scream and run from unseen forces throughout nauseously jarring camerawork, you may get lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the malicious antagonist. Stephen Cognetti’s 2015 first …

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Creepy Places Around the World: Victor’s Way in Ireland

The are many creepy places around the world – Mystic rivers, forbidden caves, enchanted forests, and even some off-kilter state parks. In Wicklow, Ireland, there is an insanely creepy park called The Indian Sculpture Park in Victor’s Way. In this park, you will find some of the craziest and most bizarre …

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Blood Hunters (2017) Movie Review

Blood Hunters is the latest film from director Tricia Lee and Film Monkey Productions and it tells the story of a single mother who wakes up in a medical facility to find out that she’s nine months pregnant and everyone around her is dead. As she struggles to escape, she discovers …

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