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I’m a busy girl, but I jumped at the chance to review The Andy Baker Tape for two reasons: 1. I have a soft spot for food 2. I have a soft spot for found footage films when the acting is right Let me tell you, the acting is right …
Read More »Joel Schumacher’s ‘The Lost Boys’ (1987): Never Grow Old And Never Die – Retro Review
If you grew up in the ’80s or ’90s, you do not have to be introduced to this teen vampire horror. If you need to be introduced, then I’m surprised, but mainly envious that you can now rush out and experience it for the first time. I don’t believe many …
Read More »Terror Films Presents: Kipp Tribble’s ‘Evil At The Door’ (2022) – Movie Review
I want to thank Kipp Tribble for his directing and writing skills, direction, and also co-production alongside Patrick Rivera, Kenny Yates and Executive Producer Richard Siegelman for their belief in a pleasantly surprising new horror film called Evil At The Door. I definitely enjoyed this little gem. The acting is …
Read More »Brian De Palma’s ‘Carrie’ (1976) – They’re Still Laughing At You Retro Review
What an honor to be able to write this article celebrating the 45th anniversary of Brian De Palma’s iconic Carrie. I jumped at the opportunity. However, when I realized the responsibility I had to represent the film in a way that would do it justice… well, I was a bit …
Read More »‘Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare’ (1991) – One, Two… 30 Years Later – A Retro Review
What do you think of when you hear the name “Freddy”? Or how about the words “Elm Street”? Even if not being spoken or written in relation to the iconic Nightmare on Elm Street franchise that took over horror in the ’80s and ’90s, we can’t help but invoke the …
Read More »Gene Wilder’s Comedy Chiller ‘Haunted Honeymoon’ (1986) 35 Years Later – A Retro Review
What a fun movie to talk about! Haunted Honeymoon was originally released on July 25, 1986, and is celebrating its 35th anniversary this month. The film stars such greats as Gene Wilder (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 1971) as Larry, Gilda Radner (SNL) as Larry’s charismatic and blushing bride, …
Read More »Celebrating Tobe Hooper’s ‘The Funhouse’ (1981) 40 Years Later! – Retro Review
The Funhouse is one of my top horror movies, and that’s because it combines two of my favorite things… the campiness and life of a carnival and gooooooore. Released on March 13, 1981, this slasher classic packs a wallop of both. Teenager Amy (Elizabeth Berridge: Results 2015), her boyfriend, Buzz …
Read More »Jason Burke’s ‘Shackles’ (2021) Movie Review
Mental health is something that affects us all, especially during times like these where we are dealing with a pandemic. That is why Shackles, the new short by filmmaker and fellow PopHorror writer Jason Burke, is not only moving but necessary. The film is only 12 minutes long, has no …
Read More »‘Wes Craven Presents: Dracula 2000’ (2000) 20 Years Later Retro Review
Wes Craven Presents: Dracula 2000 is a nostalgic film for me. Sure, it’s not exactly the best acting, but not exactly the worst. And maybe not exactly the best vampire, but not exactly the worst, either. It is the light, fun sexiness to the movie that creates that nostalgic feeling. …
Read More »Top 5 Streaming Holiday Horrors 2020
Christmas time may not be a time that many associate with horror, but us fiends know that every day is Halloween, especially Christmas. So, to get you even more in the Christmas-y mood, here are my personal top must watches for holiday horror. 1. Black Christmas Black Christmas is an …
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