Englewood29

A woman with a life long love affair of horror movies that enjoys supporting the horror community through her writing. .

Jason Arber’s ‘MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB’ (2023): Puts A Killer Twist On A Childhood Nursery Rhyme

Mary Had A Little Lamb

Mary Had A Little Lamb (2023) is a bloody twist on the childhood nursery rhyme of the same name. It is part of a recent trend in the horror genre of taking familiar childhood culture and putting a horror spin on it.  Mary Had A Little Lamb Synopsis A radio …

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Robbie Smith’s ‘GRIEVE’ (2023): An Atmospheric Horror Drama – Review

Grieve (2023) is relatable to anyone who has experienced the loss of someone close as they understand the nightmarish existence that the monster called grief creates. This horror drama submerges the audience into this terrifying, dreary abyss.  Grieve (2023) Synopsis Sam is grieving the tragic loss of his love. A …

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Looking Back On Twenty Plus Years Of ‘BUBBA HO-TEP’ (2002) – Retro Review

Bubba Ho-Tep

Bubba Ho-Tep (2002) is old enough to buy a beer! Let’s revisit this excellent horror comedy for the 21st anniversary of the film. But first? The trailer! Bubba Ho-Tep Synopsis Elvis Presley (Bruce Campbell) and a black JFK going by Jack (Ossie Davis) are living in a nursing home where nothing …

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Movie Review: Is ‘FAILURE!’ (2023) A Success Or Failure?

Failure!

Failure! (2023) is a psychological thriller written and directed by Alex Kahuam. The film stars Ted Raimi, who we all know from Xena: Warrior Princess, the Evil Dead franchise, and Darkman (1990). It is set to have its world premiere at Frightfest. Is this film’s tagline correct? Is Failure! an …

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Review: Sooner or Later, Family Secrets Creep Out in ‘COBWEB’

Cobweb

Note: This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Cobweb, being covered here, wouldn’t exist. New horror films typically do not fly under my radar but occasionally this happens. Cobweb had a limited theatrical release back in …

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Marriage, Pimps, Drugs, Murder, the Mob: Who Says ‘TRUE ROMANCE’ Is Dead?

True Romance

Note: This article was written during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, True Romance, being covered here, wouldn’t exist. When asked what my favorite romance film is I always gleefully respond, True Romance (1993). Before the grumbling begins, understand …

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Interview: Diane Franklin Talks About Her Darker Side In ‘WAKING NIGHTMARE’

Note: This interview was conducted during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Waking Nightmare, being covered here, wouldn’t exist. PopHorror recently got the opportunity to speak with 80s icon, Diane Franklin. We discussed her latest film, Waking Nightmare (2023), …

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Oh Look! Another Glorious Anniversary! Kenny Ortega’s ‘HOCUS POCUS’ (1993) Turns 30

Amok, amok, amok, amok! Let’s take a ‘amok’ at the Halloween cult classic, Hocus Pocus (1993). Hocus Pocus was released in theatres on July 16, 1993. It was directed by Kenny Ortega and was written by Mick Garris and David Kischner. The film stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, Kathy …

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MONROE POP FEST is Bringing the Horror This Fall

Monroe Pop Fest

Listen up Horror Fans! Monroe Pop Fest is bringing the HORROR to Monroe, MI this Fall. Tony Moran (Michael Myers) from Halloween (1978) will be in attendance. As well as three lovely WOMEN OF HORROR:  Cortney Palm–Zombeavers (2014), Sushi Girl (2012), & Silent Night (2012) Hannah Fierman–V/H/S (2012) & Siren …

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