AJ Friar

Interview With Director James Demonaco For ‘THE HOME’ (2025)

Now in theaters from Lionsgate and director James DeMonaco (The Purge: Anarchy) is a new thriller: The Home. The film stars Pete Davidson (Bodies, Bodies, Bodies), John Glover (You Bury Your Own), and Bruce Altman (Last Seen Alive). We had a chance recently to sit down with DeMonaco to talk about …

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Interview with Rebecca De Mornay for ‘SAINT CLARE’

We at pophorror recently had the chance to interview the talented Rebecca De Mornay for her part in the new thriller ‘Saint Clare’. PopHorror: Hi, Rebecca. How are you doing tonight? Rebecca De Mornay: AJ, I’m doing very well. How are you doing? PopHorror: I’m doing good. Thank you for …

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James Villeneuve’s ‘PINS AND NEEDLES’ (2024) – Movie Review

Pins and Needles is a surprisingly gripping thriller that blends medical horror with the classic cat-and-mouse formula in a way that feels both fresh and terrifyingly plausible. It’s one of those movies that sneaks up on you—what starts off feeling like a slow burn quickly spirals into a high-stakes nightmare …

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Sean Byrne’s ‘DANGEROUS ANIMALS’ (2025) – Movie Review

Dangerous Animals

Dangerous Animals is one of the better shark movies in recent memory—one that not only takes itself seriously, but actually manages to pull off a tense, gripping experience without falling into the trap of campy or intentionally bad B-movie territory. In a post-Sharknado world, where over-the-top absurdity has often become …

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Dan Trachtenberg’s ‘PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS’ – Movie Review

Predator: Killer of Killers is not just one of the best anthology animated films in recent memory—it may very well stand among the greatest animated films of all time. Though it’s a recent release, it confidently carves out its place alongside modern animated classics like Into the Spider-Verse. What makes …

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Kevin Smith Interview for ‘DOGMA’ Re-Release

We recently got to sit down with Kevin Smith, yes, that Kevin Smith. To discuss the re-release of Dogma and how it grew into pop culture and Alan Rickman and what he’s excited about the most of it getting back into theaters after all this time. Read on for our …

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‘Dragon Heart – Adventures Beyond This World’ (2025) – Movie Review

Dragon Heart – Adventures Beyond This World is a breathtaking anime experience that blends stunning visuals, masterful storytelling, and emotional depth in a way that will captivate both long-time anime fans and newcomers to the genre. With impeccable dubbing and a phenomenal voice cast, the film brings its characters to …

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Interview: Filmmaker P.J. Starks Talks ‘The Last Sleepover,’ ‘New Fears Eve,’ ‘Half-O-Ween!’

Filmmaker P.J. Starks has made a name for himself in the indie film community as a writer, producer, and director. You may know him by reputation from such films as 13 Slays Till X-mas, Volumes of Blood, New Fears Eve, and The Boy From Below. He was kind enough to …

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‘DAYDREAMERS’ Review – A Stunning Vampire Epic

Daydreamers is one of the first vampire films to emerge from Vietnam, and it deserves major attention for both its ambition and execution. In a genre often saturated with formulaic stories and flashy but hollow aesthetics,   Daydreamers brings something unique to the table. It’s not just another entry in the …

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Review: Nicolas Cage Stars In: ‘THE SURFER’

Nicolas Cage’s new film The Surfer is a fever dream brought to life—a sun-soaked descent into psychological chaos that unfolds like an acid trip on screen. From its very first frame, the film grips you with its unrelenting tension, spiraling trauma, and an almost hallucinogenic pace. It’s a movie that …

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