We all deal with traumatic events in our lives in our own ways. Some keep it to themselves and never let anyone else know what happened. Some scream about it from the rooftops, and some just prefer to be left alone. Some write a song, or a movie or a …
Read More »Do You Believe in Aliens? Movie Review of ‘Beyond the Sky’ (2018)
Living in Arizona, I am no stranger to hearing about UFOs and stories of alien abduction. We’re almost as synonymous with aliens as New Mexico and Area 51 are. We’re home to Travis Walton, the subject of perhaps the most famous abduction story ever. If you’re not familiar with Travis …
Read More »Nicolas Cage Rages In Revenge Thriller ‘Mandy’ (2018)
I love movies that take place during the ’80s… the clothes, hair, makeup, cars, and not to mention the references and the music. Oh, that magnificent ’80s music! There’s just something super extra fun about a movie taking place in the glorious ’80s that adds to the allure and excitement …
Read More »Tag, You’re It! A Review Of Shane Ryan’s ‘Oni-Gokko’
Because of my love of horror, I’m constantly being asked if I believe in ghosts. I tend to mostly say no, because I have yet to encounter one. I think. And, I’m in no way saying that I want to encounter one. I’ve been told there are spirits living in …
Read More »Interview with Canadian Filmmaker Leo Scherman, Director of ‘Trench 11’
What do you get when you mix The Thing with Nazis, British troops and biological warfare? You get the WWI body horror gorefest, Trench 11. I was lucky enough to speak with Leo Scherman, the writer/director of the film. We chatted about his influences, making a period piece, and what it was …
Read More »Body Horror Film ‘Trench 11’ (2017) Delivers on the Guts and Gore
I don’t like war movies. I don’t like period pieces. I especially don’t like period pieces about war. But Trench 11 is different. Set during the last days of WWI, this film is full of slimy worms, biological weapons, and one of the best exploding head scenes I’ve ever seen… …
Read More »Groundbreaking Indie Short ‘Guerrilla’ Showcases Shane Ryan’s Talent
I just had to pick my jaw up off the floor after watching Shane Ryan’s indie film, Guerrilla. It was that good. Described as “A 1980s adventure horror story,” the short film is just that. Although it’s only 13 minutes long, Guerrilla packs a lot of punch in its small run …
Read More »How I Realized My Favorite Horror Movie
When I was approached to join the PopHorror family, I was asked to write about my favorite horror movie. I’ve put it off and off – I’m not going to lie – in hopes that it would be forgotten. The thing is, I can’t really pinpoint just one movie as …
Read More »Interview with Filmmaker and Woman in Horror, Lou Simon
I got the insane pleasure of interviewing Lou Simon; writer, director, producer and woman in horror. We discussed her newest film, 3: An Eye for an Eye, what it’s like being a triple-threat, being a woman in the industry, and her favorite scary movie. I’m not afraid to admit, I …
Read More »Lou Simon’s ‘3: An Eye for an Eye’ Delivers A Delightful Revenge Story (Review)
Lou Simon came onto my radar back in 2016 when I first saw All Girls Weekend. What stuck with me about this film was it was all women, made by a woman, with practical effects and enough of everything else to keep me interested. So when I was given the …
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