There are plenty of film festivals where you can watch movies. The best ones give you something more. At the 2026 HorrOrigins Film Festival in Tucson, Arizona, it was difficult to spend much time between screenings without finding yourself talking to a filmmaker, actor, writer, artist or fellow horror fan. …
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Writer and filmmaker Will Savive has built a creative world that spans books, music, narration, filmmaking, and horror. His latest project, Midnight Stories, brings those interests together in a series of bite-sized horror tales built around suspense, twists, and the consequences of very human decisions. With Season 2 of Midnight …
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Braden Timmons’ The Last Nightmare: Part One is a highly popular fan film that follows the Halloween H20 timeline. The much-anticipated sequel debuts in October 2026. PopHorror caught with Timmons recently. Check out what he had to say! PopHorror: Obviously, the Halloween franchise has gone in a bunch of …
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Nightmare on Strip Street is exactly what it sounds like—horror’s biggest icons, thrown into a blender with burlesque, comedy, and just the right amount of chaos, and somehow makes it all work. Freddy, Jason, Chucky, Ghostface, and plenty of other familiar faces get hilariously reimagined in a show that’s equal …
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J.J. Villard’s Scaredy Cat is a fun surprise that feels like it could easily grow into a full series. Clocking in at only seven minutes, the pilot manages to introduce memorable characters, establish its world, and leave you wanting more. The first thing that stood out to me was the …
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The Monsters Among Us is a new short horror film by Jason Burke. Burke, in the fashion of many independent filmmakers, wears many hats in this film – writer, director, lead actor, producer, and likely a dozen other uncredited positions. The film is centered around a young couple experiencing their …
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VOIDANCE (2026) is the kind of science-fiction film that embraces the popular time loop theme, even when it doesn’t completely know how to shape them into a consistently engaging story. The premise centers on Alana Toro, a trainee assigned to a simulated crisis aboard a space station. Each time she …
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HOKUM is a quietly unsettling horror film that proves atmosphere can be far more powerful than shock value. Set in a remote, weather-worn hotel, the film leans into isolation and ambiguity, creating a sense of unease that builds steadily rather than relying on obvious scares. It’s the kind of movie that …
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If you’re a fan of all things paranormal and spooky, and you find yourself in beautiful San Diego, consider dedicating a couple of hours to Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours. The two-hour tour blends local history with eerie storytelling, creating an experience that’s equal parts educational and entertaining. The tour kicks …
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Anyone who intentionally chooses to watch CRACKCOON(2024) knows what to expect. Luckily, the filmmakers embraced the schtick and has a blast with it. The film (along with dozens of others in the wake of Cocaine Bear) takes a ridiculous premise—a raccoon getting into a stash of illegal drugs and turning …
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