Matt Stumpf

My name's Matt, and I love all things horror. Books, movies, video games; you name it, I like it. Martyrs is my favorite horror film, and everyone should watch it. I also have a soft-spot for those cheesy 80's slashers. I'm still slightly convinced that Faces of Death is real.

Hellstone (2017) Movie Review

Hellstone is Andreas Lutzelschwab’s latest film, starring Michael Glantschnig and Klemens Niklaus Trenkle. It’s always interesting to see what filmmakers can do on a small budget. Some end up having to cut corners and the final product suffers. Some can’t see their true vision realized. Others, like Andreas, are successful and …

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PopHorror Interviews Horror Musician Lapses AKA Matt Cannon

Recently, I got the opportunity to speak with the horror-influenced musical act, Lapses. Matt Cannon, the man behind of Lapses, creates music with a horror theme, and is currently working on scoring the upcoming Todd Sheets film, Bonehill Road. We touched on everything from Bonehill Road to his influences to how much …

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Interview with ‘Hellstone’ Director Andreas Lützelschwab

Recently, I had the chance to talk to Andreas Lützelschwab, the director of the upcoming film, Hellstone. When I first saw the trailer for Hellstone, I was immediately intrigued. It has the classic ’80s horror film feel that originally attracted me to the genre. Andreas and I spoke about his upcoming film, the …

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Inside (2017): A Mysterious Short Film From Castle View Studio

It’s always interesting to see what people can do on a low budget. It’s even more interesting when you see what they can do in a short amount of time. Inside, the latest short film from Philip Thomas Morelli and Italy’s Castle View Studio, has an interesting premise with the potential …

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PopHorror Interviews ‘Slime City’ Director Greg Lamberson

Greg Lamberson is a director, an author and a producer. He also just happens to be the genius behind the cult classic Slime City. During his career, Greg has provided some great and unique films to the horror genre. He’s currently working on a new project, Johnny Gruesome. I had the privilege of …

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Martyrs (2008): Pushing Boundaries and Challenging Viewers

For me, horror is about pushing boundaries. I’ve always wanted to see how much I could take, visually and mentally. When I was younger, I watched horror films with the sole purpose of being scared. I wanted to see how long I could keep my eyes on the screen before …

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