Christine Burnham

When not writing, Christine Burnham is watching TV, Horror films, reading, cooking, and spending time with her menagerie of animals.

PopHorror’s List of Best Costumes In Horror Films (1980 – Present)

In addition to offering up some blood and guts, horror movies also feature some amazing costumes! In this list, we’ve chosen some popular films – and some you may not have thought of – to find all of the best costumes, starting way back in 1980 and ending right here …

Read More »

‘I’ll Take Your Dead’ (2018) Is A Brilliant Look At The Nature Of Loss

From Chad Archibald, the director of Bite (2015 – read our review here) and The Heretics, comes a new film called I’ll Take Your Dead, where the horror elements take a back seat to human relationships. The film stars Aidan Devine (Suicide Squad 2016), Ava Preston (Odd Squad TV series), …

Read More »

‘The Prey’ (2018) Delivers A Powerful Punch – Movie Review

Jimmy Henderson’s (RUN! 2012) latest film, The Prey, is an electric combination of both drama and action. The film stars Gu Shangwei (Bloody Destiny 2015), Byron Bishop (Back In Bangkok 2018), Sahajak Boonthanakit (No Escape 2015), Nophand Boonyai (Gold 2016), and Vithaya Pansringarm (Only God Forgives 2013). Synopsis: Xin (Shangwei) …

Read More »

GBFF 2019 Review: ‘Swing Low’ Is An Art House ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’

Swing Low

Bathed in the golden glow of the waning sun, a lone figure, gun slung over her shoulder, strides into view to the pulsing beat of a grinding soundtrack. This gorgeously filmed, perfectly framed opening of debut director Teddy Grennan’s Swing Low would look at home in any cool independent art …

Read More »

‘The Whistler: Origins (El Silbon: Origenes)’ A Tale of Tragic Revenge – Movie Review

The Whistler: Origins (El Silbon: Origenes) is a new Venezuelan folk horror film by Gisberg Bermudez (Portion 2015). The film stars Daniela Bueno (El Inca 2016), Yon Henao Calderon (Paquete #3 2015), Eliane Chipia (The Deserter 2015), Fernando Gaviria (Lord of the Skies 2013) and newcomer Vladimir Garcia. Synopsis The Whistler …

Read More »

Cold Case Hammarskjöld (2019) Is An Absolutely Chilling Conspiracy Film

In the new documentary, Cold Case Hammarskjöld, Director Mads Brügger (The Ambassador 2011) seeks to explore the truth behind a mysterious, 50 year-old plane crash, along with help from Swedish private investigator Goran Bjorkdahl. Part journalistic mystery, part conspiracy theory, this film invites you to explore the daring possibility that …

Read More »

‘Seeds’ Is A Dark Spin On The Classic ‘Lolita’ Story – Movie Review

First time Writer/Director Owen Long brings a new, nightmarish vision of internal conflict and horror with his new film, Seeds. The film stars Trevor Long (Ozark TV series), Andrea Chen (Boyhood 2014), newcomer Garr Long, and Kevin Breznahan (Winter’s Bone 2010, Alive 1993). Synopsis: After a very disturbing incident at …

Read More »

Short Film ‘Riley Was Here’ Is A Fresh New Take On The Zombie Genre – Movie Review

ALTER’s latest exclusive – Riley Was Here, will drop on their channel Wednesday, August 14, at 9 am. Be sure to check it out and read our review down below! Filmmakers Mike Marrero (Buzzcut 2016) and Jon Rhoads (C*ckwater 2016) have co-directed a slick, clever, new horror short called Riley …

Read More »

Cinepocalypse Presents: ‘Deliver’ – A Short Film From Ricardo Farias Arauzo

As part of the Shorts Block 1: Shadows Within playing at Cinepocalypse 2019 is Director Ricardo Farias Arauzo’s (Voces 2016) short film, Deliver. The film stars Betiza Bistmark Calderón (Guava Island 2019), newcomer Edel Govea, and Reynier Morales (Un hombre nuevo 2014). Synopsis: In the near future, humanity is on …

Read More »

Cinepocalypse 2019 Presents: ‘Deliria’ – A Short Film From Director Tomas Stark

As part of the Shorts Block 1: Shadows Within playing at Cinepocalypse 2019 is Swedish director Tomas Stark’s (The Shadows Await 2018) short film, Deliria. The film stars Jordskott’s Dante Fleischanderl and Kristofer Kamiyasu as a mysterious father and son. The film takes place on an idyllic summer’s day where …

Read More »