PopHorror had the pleasure of interviewing freshman Actor/Writer/Director/Special FX Artist Lisa van Dam-Bates (Kackles 2016) about her new film, Marla AKA Marla Mae (2019). The film stars van Dam-Bates, Travis Johnny Ware (Unlucky Girl 2014), newcomer Jason Stange, Palmer Chase (Dusk to Dusk 2018), and Katie Hemming (Oddball 2016). The …

What do you get when you mix the Ghost Adventures TV series and Evil Dead (1981)? A new horror film called Portal (2019) that was written by Peter Dukes (Escape Room 2017) and Dean Alioto (Shadowheart 2009, Quarries 2016), and directed by Dean Alioto (Lizzie Borden Had An Axe 2004). The …

September 7th marks Doug Bradley’s 65th birthday. I can’t think of a better way to spend this September day than to share nine reasons to celebrate this horror icon. I promise, the suffering will be legendary. 9. He is part of Blackcraft Wrestling as The Preacher. 8. He has some …

What an honor it was to speak with the talented ’80s icon, Diane Franklin. She is recognized by her iconic, dark brown, curly hair and dialects, although it is her talent as an actress in films such as Better Off Dead (1985), Amityville Horror franchise, TerrorVision (1986) and Bill & …

Imagine thinking you have found the perfect partner. A gorgeous man that showers you with all the love and affection you could ever desire. He makes you feel so special that you feel your life would be shattered without him. Then abruptly one day your fairy tale is destroyed as …

The photography of Jenna Manson has caught my eye for quite awhile now. I would see it at conventions and be hypnotized by the beauty of the images. There would be so many gorgeous works of art that it was overwhelming trying to make the decision on which one to …

There are a few artists that have enchanted me with their images, luring me in with their creations. One of these such artisans is Erica Blackstock. Her creations have a dichotomy of innocence and darkness that makes her one of my favorite artists. It was an honor to get the …

Nathan Hanneman, the man behind HorrorHound Weekend, had really outdone himself with the 2019 event. Along with his crew, Nathan put together one of the best convention experiences for the horror fans that were in attendance… an experience that will be hard to top! This year’s HorrorHound Weekend (read our …

Personally, I find it difficult losing celebrities that were the backdrop of my childhood. Like so many others my age, I grew up watching the various characters Luke Perry portrayed in his acting career. It saddens me even more so, because I understand the loss his family and friends are …

It was common place while growing up as a child in Ohio to play in cornfields that were surrounding our houses. There was always a feeling of tranquility and security in this experience that is hard to describe. That all changed when Children of the Corn was released on March …