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.

‘SCREAM VI’ (2023) Final Trailer Released – In Theaters March 10th!

SCREAM VI (2023)

You can’t keep a good Ghost Face down! Paramount Pictures returns to the SCREAM franchise, taking their characters to New York City in SCREAM VI. New York, New Rules! Check out the FINAL trailer here! SCREAM VI (2023) Synopsis Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind …

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‘THE WRAITH WITHIN’ (2022) Is Available Now On Digital Platforms From Gravitas Ventures

The Wraith Within (2022)

Gravitas Ventures sent us the trailer, poster, and details for their new film, THE WRAITH WITHIN (2023), featuring Michael Madsen! What’s it all about and where can you catch it? Check out the trailer below, then read on for the details! The Wraith Within (2022) Synopsis When a group of …

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‘SOUND OF SILENCE’ (2023): Effective Haunted Object Horror – Movie Review

Sound of Silence

The tagline for Italian directing trio T3’s SOUND OF SILENCE (2023) promises: “A chilling and stylish haunted house horror movie with a twist in the vein of The Conjuring and Oculus.” That was enough to sell me on the idea of catching this new offering from XYZ Films. Did it …

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‘LOVERS LANE’ (1999) Heads To Blu-ray From Arrow Video

Valentine’s Day slashers aren’t super common. Of course, you have the staples: the original My Bloody Valentine (1981) plus the 2009 remake, and Valentine (2001), but after that, it gets a little sparse. Enter Lovers Lane (1999), an oft-forgotten V-Day slasher starring Scary Movie‘s Anna Faris. Who remembers? Arrow Video …

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Peter Hurd’s Horror Novel ‘XOLO’ Details and Exclusive Cover Art Reveal

XOLO

Director Peter Hurd (read our review of his film, The Control Group, here) is about to release his first horror novel! It’s called XOLO, and Peter was kind enough to give us an exclusive first look at the cover. It looks like it’s gonna be a good one if the …

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Survival Horror Film, ‘HUNT HER KILL HER’ (2023) Gets Official Trailer

Hunt Her, Kill Her (2023)

Welcome Villain Films sends recently acquired the festival horror hit, HUNT HER, KILL HER (originally titled NIGHT SHIFT). The folks at Welcome Villain dropped the first trailer for the film this week! Looks intense! Check it out! HUNT HER, KILL HER (2023) Synopsis HUNT HER, KILL HER follows a lone …

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Full Moon and Jim Wynorski Teaming For ‘KILLBOTS’ (2023)

KILLBOTS (2023)

Writer/Director Jim Wynorski is the king of B-Movies, boobs, and blood. Over the years he’s written, directed, and/or produced nearly 200 low-budget sci-fi and horror films, including Chopping Mall, Deathstalker 2, and Forbidden World. More recently Wynorski joined forces with Charles Band and Full Moon Features to make 50 Foot …

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Shudder Adds ‘SKINAMARINK,’ Joe Bob, More In February, 2023

Shudder

Shudder is the world’s premiere horror streaming service, and you know we are big fans! Maybe even Stans? We’re always excited to see what they have cooking, month after month. February is here, and it’s time to celebrate with new content that’s sure to have horror fans excited! What does …

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Uncork’d Entertainment’s ‘GHOST TOWN’ (2023) Gets Official Poster

Ghost Town (2023)

Uncork’d Entertainment has acquired the North American distribution rights to the horror/western GHOST TOWN, directed by Owen Conway (Eminence Hill). Check out the official trailer below, then read on for the details! GHOST TOWN (2023) Synopsis Ghost Town is set in 1877 Arizona, where a drifter takes a job as …

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