Craig Lucas

I hail from rural PA where there isn't much to do except fixate on something. Horror was, and still is my fixation. I have 35 years of horror experience under my belt, I love the horror community and it loves me.

An Inside Look At Becoming A Haunt Character

It’s almost that time of year again… HAUNT! I can smell the fall even during a heatwave. When I was young, I lost sleep over the idea of Halloween. It was almost the same as Christmas, but I wanted monsters, scary things, vampires, zombies, whatever I could scare my mom. …

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Gino McKoy’s ‘LUMINA’ (2024) – Movie Review

Lumina

Gino McKoy’s debut film Lumina will make you fear what’s in the sky. We all know something has to be out there, but what happens when it finds Earth? Lumina is a terrifying take on abduction, alien attacks, and more. This film could have easily made a Sci-Fi channel afternoon …

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Joe Castro’s ‘TERROR TOONS’ (2002) – Retro Review

Growing up, the horror aisle was full of these types of movies—however, Terror Toons was our favorite. The straight-to-video concept was like the Wild West. We were young and dumb, but we still wanted more. Something different, and boy, did we get it. In 2002, Joe Castro released Terror Toons, …

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Top 10 Retro Monster Toys

We can all remember a time when monsters were everywhere. There were so many collectibles, toys, games, and more. I was into monsters at a young age, so 99% of my Christmas gifts were horror-related. So, here we are to look back on these relics: our Top 10 Retro Monster …

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Exclusive Interview with ‘Harlow’s Haunt’ Director Terry Jarrell

The indie film, Harlow’s Haunt, has won over 100 international awards and is a tribute to slasher movies of the past. We had a chance to sit down with the film’s director, Terry Jarrell, and ask him some questions about Harlow’s Haunt. PopHorror:How long did it take to shoot Harlow’s …

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Terry Jarrell’s ‘Harlow’s Haunt’ (2023) Movie Review

Terry Jarrell’s Harlow’s Haunt is a fun ride through some dark scenes. I met Terry Jarell through another project of mine. His love of horror is unmatched by anyone I know, including myself. We talked about his movie, so I sat down to watch it. I was impressed by the …

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Stimson Snead’s ‘TIM TRAVERS AND THE TIME TRAVELER’S PARADOX’ (2024) – Review

Tim Travers and the Time Traveler’s Paradox is a new concept in a genre we have begun ignoring. However, this movie humored me in several ways. It took a little time to figure out what was happening. There are still some things I don’t understand, but I think that’s how …

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