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.

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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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 …

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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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Kid Dreadful: An Interview With the Princess of Cosplay

Regular attendees of horror conventions should know the name. Coral, AKA Kid Dreadful, is an up-and-coming cosplayer who is making waves in the horror scene. She and her family put in a lot of time and work to create. Coral has some of the greatest characters known to horror. She …

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