Chris Filipowicz

Born in small town Montana, Chris is a writer, artist, raccoon rehabilitator, and general supporter of disability rights and awareness. He loves film, especially horror, sci-fi, and animation; and has read comics since he was a child.

North Bend Film Fest 2021- Lodewijk Crijns’s ‘Tailgate’ Movie Review

From early myths of vengeful deities to Tales from the Crypt reminding us to keep our head on our shoulders, horror has always gone hand in hand with morality tales. Tailgate, originally titled Bumperkleef, from director Lodewijk Crijns, keeps this trend and history alive. Tailgate recently premiered at the North …

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Michael Sarnoski’s ‘Pig’ (2021) Not The Cage You’re Expecting, And That’s A Good Thing – Movie Review

As of late, I’ve noticed that the public perception of Nicolas Cage seems to be entering a re-evaluation. More and more people on social media seem to be shifting from the old school stereotyping of Cage being a meme machine and learning about his genuine talent at his work. Remember the …

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‘Let Us In’ (2021) Combines Creepypasta and Kid Friendly Horror – Movie Review

Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: A friend of a friend of a friend heard about awful things happening to people all across the United States who encountered black-eyed children asking to be let inside… And you’re probably not the only one. I had family members sending me …

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Jaco Bower’s ‘Gaia’ (2021): A Psychedelic Exploration Of Gender And Nature -Movie Review

Watching the trailer for Jaco Bower’s Gaia, it would be easy to assume this is just a Last of Us fan film with its ragged survivalist types struggling to survive against fungus beasties. However, I would encourage you to give it a second look as I did. Synopsis for Gaia: A …

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Matt Mercer and Mike Testin’s ‘Dementia Part II’ (2021) Is Modern Midnight Movie Fun – Movie Review

What happens when you mix one cup of The Visit in with a few scoops of Re-Animator and Evil Dead? You get Matt Mercer and Mike Testin’s new film, Dementia Part II! Synopsis for Dementia Part II: When an ex-con takes a job as a handyman for an unstable elderly …

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Interview With Najarra Townsend, Star Of ‘Dementia Part II”

After watching the movie Dementia Part II, I was pumped when I found out I was going to get the chance to chat with two of the film’s stars, Graham Skipper and Najarra Townsend (Contracted franchise). Getting a look into what made this movie so much fun and finding out …

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Interview With Graham Skipper, Star Of ‘Dementia Part II’

After speaking with Najarra Townsend, star of the film Dementia Part II, I couldn’t wait to pick the brain of her co-star, Graham Skipper. I loved his role in the film, and I wanted to know more about what went into it. PopHorror: So to get started, I see you’ve …

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David Charbonier And Justin Powell’s ‘The Djinn’ (2021) Is Lean And Mean – Movie Review

When you’re young, independence itself can be pretty scary. Most kids don’t have to deal with that while being haunted by an evil, wish-granting spirit. Unfortunately, one night after his radio host dad is called in for an overnight shift, young, mute Dylan Jacobs (Ezra Dewey) is planning a spooky …

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Movie Review: Patrick Robert Young and Powell Robinson’s ‘Threshold’ (2021) Gets What It Gives

Admittedly, Threshold has an interesting technical concept as a horror/thriller combined with a road trip mumblecore/indie drama, improvised by the two leads and shot on two iPhones. It’s always impressive to see such moxie and go-get-’em spirit in filmmakers—to take the low-fi, low-budget route with high concepts for the time …

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Movie Review: Ben Wheatley’s ‘In the Earth’ (2021)

There’s no delicate way around it; 2020 was universally awful for about 90% of the world. Health scares, quarantine, isolation, and misinformation ran rampant. Facts became irrelevant and changeable overriding truth. It was an experience that will define multiple generations throughout the world. While all this happened, Director Ben Wheatley …

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