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!

Horror Villain Backstories And Their Significance

I recently came across an article with list of horror villains who were supposedly ruined by having backstories. This honestly angered me because the way that article was written, it seemed like the writer didn’t even like horror films and didn’t care enough to see the significance of just how …

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Into The Woods: The Best Horror Films To Watch Before You Go Camping

It’s now July, horror fans! That means it’s time for fishing, making S’Mores, and sitting around the campfire, and telling scary stories. But for a young couple who stumbles across a horrific crime scene, their camping trip soon turns into a fight for survival in the upcoming thriller, Killing Ground, …

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Scary Movie Turns 17! – Retro Review

Back before parody films went overboard with the ridiculous-ness, Scary Movie perfectly combined hilarity and horror movie references. PopHorror celebrates the 17 year anniversary for one of the best horror parodies ever made!  (Synopsis provided by IMDb.com): A year after disposing of the body of a man they accidentally killed, …

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’28 Days Later’ Turns 15! – Retro Review

Day 1: Exposure, Day 3: Infection, Day 8: Epidemic, Day 15: Evacuation, Day 20: Devastation, 15 Years Later… As 28 Days Later celebrates its 15 year anniversary, PopHorror looks back on what made this rage infected film so memorable!  Official synopsis: It has been 28 days since Jim (Cillian Murphy), …

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Interview With ‘Who’s Watching Oliver’ Star Russell Geoffrey Banks!

Who’s Watching Oliver was a very unique take on the life of a serial killer. One of the most memorable aspects in this film is the main character, Oliver, who is wonderfully performed by Russell Geoffrey Banks. Fortunately for us, Russell has taken the time to talk to PopHorror about …

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10 Most Memorable Father Moments In Horror Films!

Horrible mothers seem to be the most influential and memorable in the genre. But, let’s not forget the most memorable fathers in horror! In celebration of Father’s Day, PopHorror is taking a look back at the most memorable moments in horror film history where a father goes out of the …

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The Mummy (2017) – Movie Review

The Mummy was a film that no one asked for and no one wanted. After watching the trailer, I had no interest in watching this movie. It looked like just another Tom Cruise action flick that focused more on unrealistic stunts than a good, old-fashioned horror story. But was Alex …

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Who’s Watching Oliver (2017) – Movie Review

When I first saw the trailer for Who’s Watching Oliver, I immediately wanted to watch the film. The main character himself intrigued me the most. I expected the film to be sinister and gory. Was I right with these assumptions?  https://youtu.be/Z-xx20Tahic Who’s Watching Oliver is directed by Richie Moore as well …

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Hostel Part 2 Turns 10! – Retro Review

Na Zdorivie! In 2005, director Eli Roth started the torture porn craze with his extreme horror film, Hostel. Two years later, he gave us a sequel that had more laughs, and a lot more creative kills! June 8th marks the 10 year anniversary for Hostel: Part 2!  (Synopsis provided by …

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9 of the Creepiest Horror Film Scores!

Music is one of the most frightening aspects that horror films have. Without their terrifying scores, these films wouldn’t have the same effect on audiences. Today, in honor of SCORE: A Film Music Documentary, which will be in theaters on June 16th, PopHorror looks back on some of the most spine-chilling …

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