The Bondsman marks the long-awaited return of Kevin Bacon to genre television, and it’s honestly great to have him back. Fans of The Following—which also starred the excellent James Purefoy—will definitely feel a little nostalgic seeing Bacon dive into another dark, weird, and stylish world. This time around, he’s playing …
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The Shrouds may be one of David Cronenberg’s most personal films to date, but it ultimately falters in its execution, particularly in how it handles the human elements of its story. There’s a sterile, disconnected feel to much of the film, as though Cronenberg had something profound to say but …
Read More »Netflix’s ‘DEVIL MAY CRY’ Review – Let Dante Slay
Devil May Cry is the latest video game-to-anime adaptation from Netflix, and it brings with it a stylish, blood-soaked flair that fans of the original Capcom game series will likely appreciate. With a solid voice cast, eye-catching visuals, and a nostalgic soundtrack, the series hits a lot of the right …
Read More »‘FLIGHT RISK’ (2025) Review – A Near Perfect Mark Wahlberg
Flight Risk is hands down one of the most unexpected surprises of the year when it comes to action thrillers. Directed by Mel Gibson and starring Mark Wahlberg, it reunites the two after Father Stu, but this time they dive headfirst into a high-stakes, claustrophobic thrill ride that’s both intense …
Read More »‘HELL OF A SUMMER’ Interview with Finn Wolfhard, Billy Bryk, and Fred Hechinger
We at PopHorror got a chance to interview Finn Wolfhard, Billy Bryk, and Fred Hechinger for their new slasher film Hell Of A Summer We discuss how previous camp films helped inspired the look of Hell Of A Summer. We also discuss Evil Dead and Evil Dead 2 as inspiration …
Read More »‘THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA’ Review – Featuring A Never-Better Paul Walter Hauser
Can you make a movie about a daytime game show suspenseful? Well, The Luckiest Man in America dares to answer that question in a way no one sees coming, starring a never-better Paul Walter Hauser (I, Tonya, Richard Jewell), and a pitch-perfect Walton Goggins (Fatman, Them That Follow) as the …
Read More »David Yarovesky’s ‘LOCKED’ (2025) Review – A Taut Thriller
Locked is an intriguing and suspenseful film that not only showcases the immense versatility of young actor Bill Skarsgård but also proves that a thrilling narrative doesn’t require elaborate sets or a large cast. The movie unfolds primarily in a confined, high-stakes setting: inside a luxurious SUV, with most of …
Read More »‘GINGERBREAD MAN’ (2025) Review – A Brilliant Short Film
Gingerbread Man is a thrilling 2025 short film directed by the talented Lewis Leslie, which combines suspense, mystery, and emotional depth in a captivating package. The film centers around an overweight, out-of-shape detective, brilliantly portrayed by the Emmy-nominated rapper T.O.N.E-z. His performance is a true tour-de-force, offering an unexpected depth …
Read More »‘SWEET MEATS’ Review: Keeping the Troma Tradition Alive
Sweet Meats is an incredible addition to the Troma catalog. This is the company that brought us iconic and irreverent films such as The Toxic Avenger and Tromeo and Juliet. Directed by Ricky Glore (our interview), Sweet Meats delivers the kind of unique, absurd, and gleefully over-the-top film-making that Troma …
Read More »‘NIGHT OF THE ZOOPOCALYPSE’ Review: A Stunning Visual Feast
Night of the Zoopocalypse marks an intriguing, if unexpected, pivot for the venerable Clive Barker, a name synonymous with visceral horror and unsettling imaginative landscapes. This animated venture, aimed squarely at a family audience, represents a departure, yet still manages to retain a flicker of Barker’s signature unpredictability. The film, …
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