Yearly Archives: 2017

Martyrs (2008): Pushing Boundaries and Challenging Viewers

For me, horror is about pushing boundaries. I’ve always wanted to see how much I could take, visually and mentally. When I was younger, I watched horror films with the sole purpose of being scared. I wanted to see how long I could keep my eyes on the screen before …

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It Comes At Night (2017) Movie Review

When I had first heard about It Comes At Night a few months ago, I was intrigued to say the least. Once I saw the teaser, I knew I had to go see this movie. For the first time in forever, I watched a trailer that not only grabbed my …

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Hostel Part 2 Turns 10! – Retro Review

Na Zdorivie! In 2005, director Eli Roth started the torture porn craze with his extreme horror film, Hostel. Two years later, he gave us a sequel that had more laughs, and a lot more creative kills! June 8th marks the 10 year anniversary for Hostel: Part 2!  (Synopsis provided by …

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PopHorror Interviews ‘Camera Obscura’ Star Noah Segan

Recently, PopHorror got the chance to sit down and have a quick chat with the very talented actor, Noah Segan, who is certainly no stranger to the horror genre! His whole resume is rather impressive. He’s worked in everything from indie horror films to big blockbusters. In this interview, we …

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‘Eat Organic’ (Short Film Review) A Morbidly Delicious Zombie Tale

Everyone is always saying that processed food is horrible for you and that the only way to be healthy is to eat organic. While some follow a healthy diet, others never think twice about shoving two or three cheeseburgers into their mouths and washing it all down with a diet …

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‘Barry Baker: Aspiring Serial Killer’ Review

Have you ever felt like there was something missing in your life? Like you were meant to do something much grander than you thought you were capable of? That’s the basic idea behind Tony Ahedo’s web series Barry Baker: Aspiring Serial Killer. Barry Baker: Aspiring Serial Killer was written and directed by …

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Waxwork (1988): 29 Years Later and Still A Fan Favorite – Retro Review

The eighties unlocked some of the most beloved horror films of all time. We met Freddy Kreuger in our nightmares, got lost with The Lost Boys, opened PinHead’s box, and purchased the Good Guy doll Chucky. On June 17, 1988, director Anthony Hickox unleashed another cinematic, horror masterpiece for the …

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PopHorror Interviews Aaron B. Koontz, Director of Camera Obscura

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Some people just amaze me with how talented they are. You can tell by their projects that they know what they’re doing and can deliver a story in a way that no else can. This can be said about director Aaron B. Koontz. Most know him from his bizarrely wonderful …

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‘In The Flesh’ TV Series- Not Your Typical Zombie Fare

What if the zombie apocalypse came and, instead of the human race being reduced to rubble, they rallied and survived mostly intact? What if, instead of a shot to the brain being the only solution for the undead, there was treatment, a daily injection that could return the mind to …

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‘Mommy Dead and Dearest’ (2017) Documentary Review

The bond of trust between parent and child is a sacred one. When that bond is violated, it can unleash a monster inside the most innocent looking among us. The unsettling HBO documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest delves deeply into a horror that could be anywhere, even in the people …

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