Kenn Hoekstra

PopHorror Writer. Associate Editor. @PopHorrorNews Tweeter. Also... Screenwriter. Blogger. Horror Movie Aficionado. Wisconsin Sports Fan. IT Guy. Father. Smartass. People's Champion. TIME Person of the Year - 2006.

‘SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT’ (1984): Controversial Yuletide Fear

Silent Night, Deadly Night

“You’ve made it through Halloween, now try and survive Christmas.”   The tagline tells you just about all you need to know about Silent Night, Deadly Night. The much-maligned 1984 killer Santa movie was a logical continuation of the holiday horror slasher films popularized in the early ’80s post-Halloween (1978) era. …

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Horror Icons, Activate! ‘THE ACTIVATED MAN’ (2023) – Review

Nicholas Gyeney’s surreal horror film, The Activated Man, premiered recently at Dances With Films Festival. I was fortunate enough to get a chance to check it out recently when PopHorror interviewed the folks behind the film (interview coming soon – stay tuned). What did I think? Watch the trailer below, …

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‘DAWN OF THE DEAD’ (1978) Vinyl Soundtrack Available From Waxwork Records

Dawn of the Dead

When there’s no more room in Hell…the Dawn of the Dead soundtrack will join your vinyl collection! Check it out! From The Waxwork Records Website Waxwork Records is proud to present George A. Romero’s DAWN OF THE DEAD Original Theatrical Soundtrack. This expansive three LP set features the complete De Wolfe library cues …

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‘Night of the Living Dead’ (1990) – Remaking Romero’s Masterpiece

Night of the Living Dead (1990)

George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead (1968) is one of the most revered horror films of all time. It spawned no less than 5 sequels and influenced multiple generations of filmmakers and their films. It is adored by critics and audiences alike. The Library of Congress added the film to …

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Trailer: Horror Icons Assemble For Michael Leavy’s ‘STREAM’

Stream

An army of horror icons is assembling for Michael Leavy’s upcoming horror film, Stream. and we are all for it, of course! The unbelievably stacked cast includes terror royalty like Jeffrey Combs, Dee Wallace, and Tony Todd starring alongside scream queens Danielle Harris and Felissa Rose and other horror mainstays …

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Killer Grinch Horror, ‘THE MEAN ONE’ (2022), Hits Digital Platforms Soon

Christmas horror is one of our favorite sub-genres. I mean, who doesn’t love a good killer Santa film? Well, you’d better watch out… THE MEAN ONE (2022) is here to take Christmas horror to a whole new level. But not with a killer Santa…with a killer Grinch! David Howard Thornton …

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‘MONSTER HOUSE’ (2006) Vinyl Soundtrack Coming From Waxwork Records

Waxwork Records is bringing the Monster House (2006) original motion picture soundtrack to vinyl. How cool is that? Read on for the details! From Waxwork Records Waxwork Records is thrilled to release MONSTER HOUSE Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Douglas Pipes. This special double LP marks Waxwork’s third soundtrack album release with composer Douglas Pipes …

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Indie Slasher, ‘FINAL SUMMER’ (2023) Available Now On Demand and Digital

Final Summer

“It’s got a death curse!” Nope, wrong franchise, but the idea is still glorious and much beloved. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to camp, along comes FINAL SUMMER, a new indie slasher available NOW on demand and digital platforms. Early reviews from its festival run …

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Shudder’s ‘CREEPSHOW’ Season 4 Details, Premiere Date, and Trailer Revealed

Creepshow

An all-new season of Shudder’s Creepshow is heading your way soon. Season four of the hit horror anthology series, executive-produced by showrunner Greg Nicotero, will be here in time for Halloween! Read on for the details! But first? The trailer! From The Press Release Creepshow season four will debut on Shudder, AMC+ and AMC on Friday, October …

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