Anna

Hello readers, I was born and raised in Southern California. Throughout my upbringing I grew fond of the horror movie genre thanks to my mother. With my interest in true crime, I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in forensic investigation. I enjoy art of all kind and appreciate subject matter outside the social norm. I like to engage in conversation involving my passions, so lets talk.

‘Halloween’ 2018: Michael Myers is Back and Laurie is Ready – Movie Review

Halloween (2018) brings Michael Myers back to theaters, and he’s scarier than ever. In this film, fans are faced with a broken Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) who is eagerly awaiting her opportunity to take back what was snatched from her 40 years previous. With the film being a direct …

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Warner Bros. Studio – Horror Made Here: Festival of Frights Recap

PopHorror had the pleasure of attending the Warner Bros. Studio’s Horror Made Here: Festival of Frights press preview this week. Fan favorites hijacked Warner Bros’ iconic backlot, transforming it into a Halloween celebration. Fans’ biggest fears from The Conjuring universe, The Exorcist, Camp Crystal Lake and The DC Universe, Batman: Arkham Asylum …

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Night of the Living Dead (1968) – 50 Years of Mayhem Sustained by Art

The legendary George A. Romero unleashed a truly menacing nightmare 50 years ago. Night of the Living Dead stumbled into theaters on October 1, 1968 as a low budget, indie horror movie. The narrative parallels that of controversial epidemics flooding society during its time, continuing on to present day. Click here …

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Movie Review – ‘Apocalypse Rising’ (2018)

Richard Lowry’s Apocalypse Rising (2018) is a mix of sci-fi, horror, and comedy all wrapped up in 83 minutes of pure entertaining glory. This movie creates its own track of footsteps as a combination of two popular television series: The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones. There’s a subtle whiff of …

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Movie Review – ‘The God Inside My Ear’ (2017)

Joe Badon makes his directorial debut with The God Inside My Ear. It is a beautifully written film that focuses on the aesthetic of life and existence. The plot lures you into this psychological thriller as the steps of healing dreadfully unfold. Read on to get more of my thoughts …

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Take A Look Back At ‘Phantasm II’ (1988) – Retro Review

The Phantasm franchise conjured one of the most provocative and truly original storylines in the horror genre. Going off just first appearances, the movie might seem mediocre. That’s where I come in to explain why Phantasm II is a must see, even after all these years. In order to fully …

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Happy 65th Birthday, Danny Elfman!

On May 29th, we celebrate Danny Elfman’s birthday by paying tribute to his many career successes, and how it all began. Before becoming a renowned composer, Elfman was bracing the streets of Los Angeles, performing for spare change. He was also the lead singer and songwriter for the band, Oingo …

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Celebrating 35 Years of ‘The Evil Dead’

The Evil Dead

Today we celebrate the 35th anniversary of The Evil Dead’s release in the United States. This film was easily the first of its kind, which paved way for so many gory splatter films to come. The Evil Dead was the film that jump started Sam Raimi’s (Spider-man 2 2004) career and …

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BUFF 2018 : ‘Mother’ – Short Film Review

Korky Films and Director Lee Charlish present the animated short, Mother, for this year’s Boston Underground Film Festival. The short sci-fi film opens with a woman who speaks candidly about desperately wanting to become a mother. One night, she is visited by some kind of extraterrestrial creature who attempts to put a seedling …

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BUFF 2018: ‘The Consequence’ – Short Film Review

Twisted Films and Director Chrzu Lindstromo submitted a sequel, The Consequence, to the Boston Underground Film Festival. Following the great success of her first film, The Contract (2015), actress Carlotta Moore is experiencing the many stresses fame has to offer. She finds herself trying to escape the madness that lingers throughout Hollywood. This short …

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