Charlie Cargile

Central Illinois based film journalist. Lover of cinema of all varieties but in love with films with an independent spirit. Elder Emo. Cat Dad. Metalhead.

Interview with Andrea Von Drakenstein, Owner of Drakenstein Art

Do you like things that are simultaneously cute and creepy? Then you will love the art of Andrea Von Drakenstein, the owner of Drakenstein Art and creator of a ton of beautifully made and adorably creepy creations. I had the opportunity to chat with Andrea about her dolls and her …

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Interview With Michael O’Shea, Writer and Director of The Transfiguration

Awhile back, I had the chance to watch and review the amazing vampire film The Transfiguration (read my review of the film here) from writer/director Michael O’Shea. I absolutely loved the film, so I reached out to Michael and asked him for an interview. Thankfully, he accepted. Check it out! PopHorror: …

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Interview With Actress Alyss Winkler of ‘Plank Face,’ ‘Space Babes From Outer Space’ and ‘Safe Place’

I’ve been a fan of Alyss Winkler since I first saw her in Scott Schirmer’s Plank Face. This was cemented when I saw her 180 degree turn in a comedic role in the hilarious Space Babes From Outer Space (check out my review for the film here). Awhile back, it was …

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‘Nikki Blade Book 2: The Awakening’ (2017) Book Review

I’ve always been a huge fan of urban fantasy, so when I heard extreme horror author (and PopHorror writer) Tim Miller (not to be confused with the Deadpool director) was trying his hand at urban fantasy with the Nikki Blade series, I knew I had to check it out. I …

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Interview With Actor John Molinaro from ‘Party Bus To Hell’

Actor John Molinaro first came to my attention in the brief but hilariously memorable role of Mr. Winthrope in Pool Party Massacre (you can read my review of the film here). His latest film is Rolfe Kanefsky’s Party Bus to Hell, which I’m really looking forward to. Recently, I had the …

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A New Take On An Old Tale: ‘The Lure’ (2015) Movie Review

I’m an absolute sucker for musicals, especially ones that involve horror elements. Some of my favorites include The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Little Shop of Horrors, Sweeney Todd, Repo: The Genetic Opera, and The Phantom of the Paradise. Months ago, I saw the trailer for the Polish horror musical …

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Blood & Gourd Issues 1 & 2: Comic Review

Ok, I find it rather odd that I love comics and love horror, yet I haven’t really read a whole lot of horror comics, with the exception of Hack/Slash. Recently I was offered the chance to check out the first two issues of the crowdfunded indie horror comic Blood & …

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‘Death-Scort Service 2: The Naked Dead’ (2017) Movie Review

Sean Donohue was one of the few filmmakers to trust me to review his film when I wrote for my blog. I reviewed Death-Scort Service, which was equally titillating and nasty. Needless to say, I fucking loved it. Here we are 2 years later, and the sequel, Death-Scort Service 2: The …

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‘Talon Falls’ (2017) A Screampark Movie Review

“Haunt gone wrong” is a subject that has been done several times (The Funhouse, The Funhouse Massacre, The Houses October Built) to varying effect. The latest in this subgenre of films is Talon Falls, which centers on two couples who are on their way to a camping trip and are …

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The Horrors of War: Screamfest’s ‘Trench 11’ (2017) Movie Review

In the words of William Tecumseh Sherman: War is Hell. This proves to be especially true for a group of allied soldiers during the final days of World War I who are tasked with destroying Trench 11, a place that may be hiding a dark secret that could take victory …

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