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.

John Carpenter’s ‘THE THING’ (1982) Returning To Theaters

Many consider John Carpenter’s THE THING (1982) to be one of the greatest horror films of all time. It’s my favorite. It’s Seth’s favorite, too (read his tribute here)! The film turns 40 years old this month, if you can believe it? The film’s age means a lot of us, …

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Shudder Acquires Award-Winning ‘REVEALER’ (2022) – Official Trailer and Poster Released

Fresh off its U.S. premiere at Kansas City’s Panic Fest, Shudder has acquired the rights to Luke Boyce’s new horror picture, Revealer! The film is coming soon, exclusively to Shudder. While you wait for the premiere, check out the official trailer and poster art! First: the trailer! Revealer (2022) Synopsis …

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‘WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING’ (2021) Coming To Blu-ray and DVD From RLJE Films

We Need To Do Something

Sean King O’Grady’s We Need To Do Something (2021) is coming to Blu-ray and DVD from RJLE Films! We really enjoyed it (read our review here) and we think you will, too. Check out the trailer below, then read on for the details! We Need To Do Something (2021) Synopsis …

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‘TENEBRAE’ (1982) 40th Anniversary 4K Limited UHD Set Coming From Synapse Films

Dario Argento’s 1982 giallo masterpiece is coming to North America in a limited edition, 4K UHD boxed set from Synapse Films, in partnership with Arrow Video and Diabolik DVD. Restored and remastered, featuring special packaging and inserts, the release is loaded with special features and it’s available for pre-order now! …

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Noir Thriller DRIVE ALL NIGHT (2021) Hits Digital Platforms

Drive All Night

Distribution Solutions, a division of Alliance Entertainment, is bringing Mutiny Pictures’ Drive All Night to digital platforms soon. The folks behind the noir thriller were kind enough to send us the official trailer and poster ahead of the release, which debuted at Cinequest Film Festival last year. Check out the …

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Cult Horror ‘FRANK & PENELOPE’ (2022) Coming To Theaters June 3rd

Frank & Penelope

Lovers on the run encounter a deranged cult leader and his family in FRANK & PENELOPE, the new cult horror from Director Sean Patrick Flanery. The film debuts soon in a select city near you. Check out the trailer and poster, and read on for the details! FRANK & PENELOPE …

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Shudder Acquires Rebekah McKendry’s ‘GLORIOUS’ Ahead Of Fantasia Fest Premiere

Glorious

Fantasia Fest 2022 is coming your way this Summer. Among the official selections on this year’s program: Rebekah McKendry’s GLORIOUS, starring J.K. Simmons and Ryan Kwanten. The folks at Shudder send word they’ve acquired the rights to the film ahead of its Fantasia Fest world premiere. When can you expect …

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IFC Midnight’s ‘THE INNOCENTS’ (2021) Heads To Theaters and On-Demand

Creepy kids! We love them. Creepy kids with crazy mental powers? We love them even more! If you’re like us, you’re going to want to check out Eskil Vogt’s THE INNOCENTS (2021), coming to theaters and video on demand from IFC Midnight. What’s it about? Check out the trailer below, …

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Mary C. Russell’s ‘THE OTHERKIND’ (2022) First Look Trailer and Details Emerge

LaBranche Productions was kind enough to send us the first-look trailer for Mary C. Russell’s The Otherkind. This new psychological thriller tells the story of a mountain lake town that descends into chaos. The film is the feature directing debut for Russell, whose short slasher film Carved, is available on …

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