Karli Lawson

I basically grew up watching horror films and spooky things. I watched my first horror film when I was 4 years old. I've wanted to be a writer ever since I've read Stephen King books in middle school. I love writing and talking about my favorite genre. I hope to one day be successful in screenwriting and filmmaking. Everything horror, of course!

Dead List (2018) – Movie Review

You’re a struggling actor in Hollywood, just trying to climb your way to the top. You’ve blown yet another audition, and now you have to take that drive-of-shame home. Suddenly, the answer to all of your problems literally falls from the sky and lands on your car. Would you make …

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Ryûhei Kitamura’s ‘Downrange’ (2018) – A Spoiler-y Review

Alexa Yeames in Downrange

Picture this: you’re driving in the middle of nowhere and your tire suddenly blows out. To make matters worse, there’s a sniper hiding in the trees, trying to kill you. What do you do? It’s a very frightening thing to imagine, and it’s the topic of discussion for the film, …

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Karli’s 365 Horror Movie Challenge – Week 6

Here are my choices for week 6 of my 365 Horror Movie Challenge! To catch up on the previous week’s choices, click here. This week, I’ve decided to add a new rating system. I’m giving points to whether or not I love these certain factors: acting, story, special effects, scares, …

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A Beginner’s Guide To Snuff (2016) – Movie Review

Filmmakers be warned: if you want to make a realistic horror film, make sure your actors and actresses are in on it, or there could be hell to pay. That’s the lesson we see in Mitchell Altieri’s (The Night Watchmen 2017) A Beginner’s Guide To Snuff. After viewing the trailer …

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BUFF 2018: Dogged (2017) – Short Film Review

How far would someone be willing to go to get what they wanted? It’s a question we ask ourselves from time to time, but we never assume anyone would take measures to the very extreme, no matter how badly they want it. As we continue our reviews for the Boston …

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BUFF 2018: ‘It Began Without Warning’ – Short Film Review

It’s time for the 2018 Boston Underground Film Festival! PopHorror has been given the opportunity to view the latest submissions made by talented up-and-coming filmmakers. I decided to watch a short film called It Began Without Warning simply based on the title. With a title like that, I expected a …

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Winchester (2018) – Movie Review

The history of the Winchester mansion is such an interesting story. This twisted, surreal house was built in San Jose, California, beginning in 1884, a project that continued 24 hours a day until the mansion’s owner, Sarah Winchester, passed away in 1922. As soon as she passed, the place became …

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Karli’s 365 Horror Movie Challenge – Week 5

I’ve officially reached week 5 of my 365 Horror Movie Challenge! To catch up on last week’s choices, click here. The first month was fantastic! I finally got the motivation to view films I’ve been pushing off for years. Let’s hope February keeps the momentum going!  January 29 – Laid To …

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Karli’s 365 Horror Movie Challenge – Week 4

It’s time for us to discuss week 4 of my 365 horror movie challenge! To catch up on last week’s films, click here. I was very particular about which films I wanted to watch this week. I was dog-sitting for a friend, so I had to spend a couple of …

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13 Of The Best Friends In Horror Films

Whether you find yourself in the middle of a maniac’s killing spree, an apocalypse, or a hostage situation, always make sure you have at least one friend who’ll have your back, no matter what. Today, PopHorror shows its appreciation for the best friends in horror films. This list isn’t speaking …

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