When it comes down to the most iconic horror films in history, there are not very many that can argue that this film would be on that list. Directed and written by Sam Raimi, The Evil Dead (another epic review) set many horror standards for years to come. Anyone who loves …
Read More »Welcome to Willy’s Wonderland (2020): Another Animatronic Nightmare – Movie Review
I love strange films, and one of my newest obsessions is the whole animatronics gone bad scenario. Recently, I reviewed the film The Banana Splits (2019 – read that review here), and then I came across this gem. Welcome to Kevin Lewis’s Willy’s Wonderland, a world fueled by Nicolas Cage’s …
Read More »Taft Studios Presents… ‘The Banana Splits’ (2019)! – Movie Review
Not everything is as it seems. The Banana Splits Movie (click here for another PopHorror writer’s thoughts on the film) was recommended to me by my daughter. Of course, seeing the cover, I thought, “Hmmm okay… people in costumes. A kids’ show. GREAT!” All I can say is that looks …
Read More »A Parody To Remember- 20 Years Of ‘Scary Movie 2’ (2001) – Retro Review
What can be said about parody movies that hasn’t been said a million times already? Well, almost everything. The best part about the wide array of this genre is the unique humor that the writers and directors come up with. Some are great, and some are a hit and miss. …
Read More »Jim Henson’s ‘Labyrinth’ (1986) Still Captivating 35 Years Later – Retro Review
Thirty five years ago on June 27, 1986, a Jim Henson film was released that, to this day, I watch on a weekly basis. Not because it is scary or full of gore and horror but because of the mere beauty and beguiling mystery it has. For years, I have …
Read More »Previously Known As ‘Cannibal Holocaust,’ ‘Borneo – A Jungle Nightmare’ Video Game Set To Be Released This Summer
The Cannibal Holocaust video game has undergone some interesting changes to its name and is now announced to be released this summer. Although quite the controversial film, we all have to admit that, for many horror writers and directors, 1980’s Cannibal Holocaust (read our retro review here) was a major …
Read More »Tom Savini’s ‘Night Of The Living Dead’ (1990) Vs. Roger Conners’ ‘Rebirth’ (2020)
One of my all time favorite films is George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead (check out the link for our epic retro review here). Then there’s Tom Savini’s ’90 remake (read our retro of that film here). And boy, oh boy, was I lucky to be able to see …
Read More »‘Demons’ (1985) – A Night Of Horror And Gore From Dario Argento – Retro Review
It isn’t every day that you come across movies that make you grin with the strange particularity that filmmakers like Dario Argento can bring. Although Demons didn’t get much attention at the time, looking back at the film now, we can’t help but see the genius behind the motion picture. …
Read More »Punchline’s ‘Rule Of Rose’: The Most Disturbing, Captivating Video Game Ever – 15 Years Later
One of my favorite pastimes is to play video games. I grew up with a wide array of survival horror games, and to this very day, I love immersing myself in the gameplay that can be uncomfortable, nerve-wracking, terrifying, and fascinating all at the same time. One of the most …
Read More »‘Ginger Snaps’ (2000) – The Affect Of Effects
Another great opportunity to write about Ginger Snaps (2000 – read our retro review here), one of my favorite films of all time, came up recently. Even though I love the film for so many different reasons, I have decided to focus what detail I love most about it. So today, …
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