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 …
Read More »Spike Lee’s ‘SUMMER OF SAM’ (1999) – 25th Anniversary Retro Review
Growing up, I got sick a lot. My parents just went off to work, and I would watch Summer of Sam all day. I feel familiar with it, so we are doing a 25th Anniversary review. Unfortunately, this movie fell off many RADARs, even though it made a lot of …
Read More »Stuart Rosenberg’s ‘The Amityville Horror’ (1979) Celebrates 45th Anniversary
My family never had any traditions, but we had bonding time in front of the TV. The Amityville Horror was my mom’s favorite, so it was the one thing we agreed on. Was it right to have parents let their kids watch these movies? The short answer is absolutely. It …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »GWAR: Celebrating 40 Years of Chaos
I found GWAR when I was about five years old. They were interviewed on a Hard and Heavy VHS that spotlighted both legends and newcomers to the industry. I saw clips of their live show, and that was it. GWAR was like my KISS, only better. I used to …
Read More »HBO’s ‘TALES FROM THE CRYPT’ Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary
There’s a meme floating around about the Cryptkeeper reading kids’ bedtime stories of shock and things they shouldn’t have been doing anyway. It was magical when 11 PM on Saturday nights rolled around. It was like a ritual for me and my friends during many sleepovers. If I was at …
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