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Over the weekend I had the opportunity to interview Dean Kapsalis, director of The Swerve (2020 – read our review here) starring Azura Skye (One Missed Call). It was true honor to speak with Dean about his amazing film and feature film debut. PopHorror: Who or what inspired you to become …
Read More »Break The Bonds: ‘Threshold’ (2020) Movie Review
Threshold is an upcoming horror film directed by (Bastard’s (2015 – read our review here) Patrick R. Young and Powell Robinson. The film stars Joey Millin (Parker And The Crew 2016) and Madison West (Jurassic Galaxy 2018). The film is making its North American debut on October 2, 2020 at …
Read More »Powell Robinson And Patrick R. Young’s ‘Threshold’ (2020) Makes North American Debut At Salem Horror Fest
Threshold is an upcoming horror film directed by (Bastard’s (2015 – read our review here) Patrick R. Young and Powell Robinson. The film stars Joey Millin (Misdirection 2019) and Madison West (Jurassic Galaxy 2018). The film is making its North American debut on October 2, 2020 at the Salem Horror Fest. …
Read More »Fear So Bitter, Greater Than Death: ‘The Swerve’ (2020) Movie Review
The Swerve is not your conventional horror film. It doesn’t rely on cheap scares or gore. What the movie does best is overwhelm you with a sense of anxiety. The Swerve stars Azura Skye (One Missed Call), and was written and directed by Dean Kapsalis (Sara Goes To Lunch). The …
Read More »95 Years Of Silence: Celebrating ‘The Phantom Of The Opera’ (1925)
Universal tested the horror waters on September 6, 1925, at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco when they released The Phantom of the Opera. Now, ninety-five years later, the film still stands the test of time and is still one of the most influential horror films ever. The movie was …
Read More »Don’t Get Caught: Justin Knoepfel and Lorian Gish’s ‘The Howling Wind’ (2020) Movie Review
The Howling Wind is a short horror film that was released this year and was directed by Lorian Gish (One New Message) and Justin Knoepfel (Dear Ellie). The film stars Anthony Arkin (Pound Ridge), Mark Silverman (The Twilight Zone), and Nicky Boulous (God Friended Me). Coming in at just over …
Read More »An Invitation To The Dance: 30 Years Of The ‘Exorcist III’ (1990)
The world was introduced to The Exorcist III thirty years ago on August 17, 1990, the second sequel to the classic horror film, The Exorcist (read our retro review here), from 1973. It was directed by the author of the original novel, William Peter Blatty, which he based off the sequel …
Read More »The Universal Monsters: A Look At The Monsters That Made Us—Part 1
Universal Studios gave birth to some of the greatest films of all time, from Jaws (1975 – read one of our writer’s thoughts on the film here) to Jurassic Park (1993). There is no denying their legacy and power in the film industry. However, Universal’s bread and butter has always …
Read More »Bigger Boats and Broken Sharks: ‘JAWS’ (1975) My Favorite Horror Movie
If I were to close my eyes, I could tell you exactly where I was and who I was with when I first watched Jaws (1975 – read our retro review here). I was five years old, so 20 years ago. Yikes. I was in my grandparents’ basement, and the three …
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