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!

Sadako Vs Kayako (2016) – Movie Review

The battle that horror fans have been waiting for has finally arrived! In this corner, we have Sadako, the vengeful spirit that spreads her killing curse through a video tape. In that corner, we have Kayako, the hostile entity that curses and kills anyone who enters her house. This should be …

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The Sacrament (2013) – Movie Review

What makes religious cult films so terrifying? It’s the realistic aspect that puts fear in people’s minds. Was The Sacrament successful in that aspect?  (Synopsis provided by IMDb.com): A news team trails a man, Patrick (Kentucker Audley), as he travels into the world of Eden Parish to find his missing …

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Chupacabra Territory (2016) – Movie Review

I’ve always loved found footage horror films. They bring a sense of realism and can actually be really creative. When I stumbled upon Chupacabra Territory, it seemed to have all of the ingredients for a good found footage film.   (Synopsis provided by IMDb.com): Four friends hike into the Pinewood Forest to …

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Paying Tribute To Evil Dead (2013) – Retro Review

“You will die like the others before you! One by one, we will take you!” It’s been 4 years since director Fede Alvarez shocked horror fans with his reboot of the famous Evil Dead franchise. Now, PopHorror pays tribute to what is arguably one of the best horror remakes of …

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Remembering Hatchet 11 Years Later! – Retro Review

Hatchet is one of the best yet underrated, gore-filled, hilarious horror comedies of our time. The film also happened to introduce a new, brutal, slash-happy psycho named Victor Crowley. Eleven years later, PopHorror pays tribute to this underestimated cult classic. (Synopsis provided by IMDb.com): When a group of tourists on a …

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Sendero (2015) – Movie Review

I’ll admit that I had good expectations for Sendero (a.k.a. Path). The synopsis made the film look promising. But was it just a good concept that led to a poor execution? Find out here! (Synopsis provided by IMDb.com): “Ana (Andrea García-Huidobro) is a young woman who has just been given …

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PopHorror’s Top 5 Masters Of Horror Episodes!

Masters Of Horror was a fantastic anthology horror series. The show brought some of the most talented horror directors together and gave them the artistic freedom to create disturbing and original stories. After much deliberation, here are PopHorror’s Top 5 Masters Of Horror episodes. 5. Pick Me Up Directed by Larry …

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Ghost Team (2016) – Movie Review

Horror comedies are always a hit or miss. They either don’t have enough horror, enough comedy, or either one. Does Ghost Team have the potential to be a good horror comedy?  (Synopsis provided by IMDb.com): A paranormal-obsessed man (Jon Heder) mounts into the beyond with his depressed best friend (David …

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The Howling Turns 36! – Retro Review

“The news lady is turned into a werewolf!” Today marks the 36th anniversary of The Howling! Today, PopHorror pays tribute to this Werewolf cult classic. The Howling was directed by Joe Dante. Movie buffs already know Dante also directed Gremlins in 1984 and The ‘Burbs in 1989. It was actually …

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