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.

‘DARK MATCH’ Poster and Teaser Drop Ahead Of Shudder Premiere

Dark Match

Shudder has acquired the US, UKI, and ANZ rights to DARK MATCH, written and directed by Lowell Dean and starring Chris Jericho. What’s it all about? We’ve got the official poster and teaser trailer for you here! Check ’em out! Synopsis A small-time wrestling company accepts a well-paying gig in a backwoods …

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Trailer and Poster Unveiled For Steven Soderberg’s ‘PRESENCE’ (2025)

Coming soon to theaters is a new horror/thriller by Steven Soderberg (sex, lies, and videotape): Presence. The trailer and poster dropped this week and we’ve got them for you here! First up: the poster! Synopsis Showcases a suburban house inhabited by a mysterious entity. The film stars Lucy Liu (Chicago), …

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Twenty Years Of ‘SAW’ (2004) – A Game Changer

Saw (2004) - James Wan and Cary Elwes

I remember sitting in the theater, awestruck, the first time I saw the trailer. I want to say it was during the previews before Freddy vs. Jason. I can’t remember the exact moment, because let’s face it, it was a while ago. What I DO remember was being completely blown …

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Celebrating 35 Years: Five Reasons To Love Wes Craven’s ‘SHOCKER’ (1989)

SHocker

Wes Craven is one of the few filmmakers on the planet not named John Carpenter deserving of the title “horror master.” The creator of both the Scream and A Nightmare On Elm Street.franchises, the late Craven’s filmography is home to a littany of horror gems, including The Hills Have Eyes, …

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Steven C. Miller‘s ‘WEREWOLVES’ (2024) Trailer Arrives

Steven C. Miller directed one of my favorite Christmas horror films: Silent Night (2012). Now it feels like Christmas all over again, because Miller is back with an all-new horror film: Werewolves – coming your way later this year! Check out the poster below, then read on for the details …

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Mark Savage’s ’12 TO MIDNIGHT’ (2024) – Movie Review

Hungarian actor Robert Bronzi has made a nice action movie career for himself based in no small part on his resemblance to the late, great Charles Bronson. Following up on his over the top, Bronson inspired gems, Death Kiss and Escape From Death Block 13, Bronzi returns in Mark Savage’s …

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James Chick’s ‘FEET OF DEATH’ (2024) – Movie Review

Feet of Death

Yeti. Sasquatch. Abominable Snowman. No matter what you call it, when it comes to urban legends, there are few, if any, bigger than Bigfoot. The stories have been around for centuries in every part of the country and every corner of the Earth. These stories, unsurprisingly, are also well represented …

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This Pumpkin Is Ripe…For Revenge! Hulu’s ‘CARVED’ (2024) Coming Soon!

Carved

Everyone loves spooky season, and Hulu is no exception. As part of this year’s ‘Huluween,’ Hulu is bringing you an all-new horror comedy creature feature called Carved! It looks bonkers! Check it out! Synopsis When a heartbroken teenage playwright, her younger brother, and a disparate group of survivors become trapped …

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Director Parker Finn Talks ‘SMILE 2’ (2024) In Newly Released Featurette

The highly anticipated sequel, Smile 2, is coming soon from Paramount Pictures. The film is due out later in October, and to promote the release director Parker Finn (Smile) has released a new featurette, talking about the picture. The new film stars Kyle Gallner (Smile), Naomi Scott (Aladdin), and Drew …

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Trailer and Poster Arrive For Mark Savage’s Werewolf Film, ’12 TO MIDNIGHT’ (2024)

Hungarian actor Robert Bronzi has made a nice action movie career for himself based largely on his resemblance to the late Charles Bronson. Following up his over the top, Bronson inspired gems, Death Kiss and Escape From Death Block 13, is Bronzi’s latest film, 12 To Midnight. This time it’s …

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