Samantha Françoise McCabe, Author at PopHorror

Samantha Françoise McCabe

Samantha Françoise McCabe is a Capetonian, South African born aspiring artist/photographer and editor who stems from a creative and artist background. She started as a Ballerina and dancer of other mediums, She worked in the film/media industry for a few years, starting as a movie extra and moving upward to producing an African Horror indie film with her husband, who is a British born director and author. She has a small art collection that is ever expanding and has a few years editing experience which involves conceptual art and conceptual writing for ongoing projects with her husband. Teamwork makes for an interesting concoction of creativity and the challenges are rewarding. Other than her art contribution to Brilliant Flash Fiction, she is a freelance literary editor and Intern at Dark Regions Press. Favourite books are written by Stephen King, Dean R. Koontz, Clive Barker and Steven Laws. The book that got her into the horror genre was The Devil’s End by D.A. Fowler. When it comes to cinema, Hammer Horror is on the top of the list.

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of ‘Hellraiser’ (1987)

September 9, 2017 Retro Reviews, Reviews Comments Off on Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of ‘Hellraiser’ (1987)

HELLRAISER – ABOVE AND BEYOND THE LIMITATIONS OF HORROR PopHorror is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Hellraiser, which debuted in theaters on September 18, 1987. This cult classic goes to the limits of horror and takes you beyond. The movie is unique within the genre, and the images are unlike …

Meet Our Writers: Samantha McCabe

August 14, 2017 Meet Our Writers Comments Off on Meet Our Writers: Samantha McCabe

1. What is your favorite non-horror movie or show? I absolutely adore The Spiderwick Chronicles. When it comes to folklore and Celtic mythology, my heritage takes over and my child-like side is evoked. Hey, I love these kinds of things! 2. What is the limit you have when when it comes to horror? I love …

Looking into Classic Vampire Movies: Part Three ‘The Hunger’ (1983)

August 12, 2017 Reviews Comments Off on Looking into Classic Vampire Movies: Part Three ‘The Hunger’ (1983)

“Nothing Human Loves Forever” In our final installment of our three part look into classic vampire movies (part one is here and part two is here), PopHorror travels all the way back to 1983 with The Hunger, a horror cult classic with elements of mythology, blood lust and romance. In this bloody erotic film, a …

Looking Into Classic Vampire Movies: Part Two – ‘Lifeforce’ (1985)

July 29, 2017 Reviews Comments Off on Looking Into Classic Vampire Movies: Part Two – ‘Lifeforce’ (1985)

“IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE, THE TERROR BEGINS.” In our second part of the three part look into classic vampire movies (part one is here while part three is here), PopHorror is taking a look back at Lifeforce, an ’80s cinematic sci-fi horror with elements of romance, action and mystery, and is …

Looking Into Classic Vampire Movies: Part One – Cronos (1993)

July 24, 2017 Reviews Comments Off on Looking Into Classic Vampire Movies: Part One – Cronos (1993)

DO YOU WANT TO KNOW THE SECRET TO ETERNAL LIFE? PopHorror is taking a look back at some of the most classicly told vampire tales. In part one (you can see part 2 here and part three here), we’re going back to 1993 to remember the greatness that is Cronos. In …

Maléfique (2002) – A Look Into French Horror Cinema

July 12, 2017 Reviews Comments Off on Maléfique (2002) – A Look Into French Horror Cinema

If you’re into French cinema, this is a must to add to your collection! “Are you going to get out alive?” Maléfique, released in France in 2003, is an original French horror that leaves you in awe at the imaginative assemblage of fantasy, horror and mystery. The story is set in a …

Kidnap (2017) Trailer Release – “They Messed With The Wrong Mother!”

June 21, 2017 Trailers Comments Off on Kidnap (2017) Trailer Release – “They Messed With The Wrong Mother!”

Kidnap is a suspense filled and intensifying thriller that Aviron Pictures says is will be released on August 4, 2017 starring Academy Award winner Halle Berry. This film is about an ordinary soccer mom who will stop at nothing when her six-year-old son gets kidnapped. “An unrelenting heroic tale of Karla, …