Tori Danielle

Tori has had a passion for Horror and music ever since she was a little girl. She got bit by the writing bug in high school where she was involved in both the school newspaper and the yearbook. While getting her Bachelors degree, she took Journalism and Creative Writing classes where her passion grew even stronger. Now, in between work and family, she spends all of her spare time indulging in music, Horror movies, and nerdy fandoms, all while running/assisting one of the biggest Horror groups on Facebook and writing for various websites.

Fantastic Fest 2019 – Day 7 Photo Recap

Fantastic Fest 2019

We’ve almost reached the end of Fantastic Fest 2019! Tonight is the last night, so get ready to celebrate! But before we party the night away, check out the photo recap from Day 7 below. This festival has been such a blast packed full of talented people, events, food, and …

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Fantastic Fest 2019 Short Review: ‘Ding-Dong’ is Dark and Entertaining

Ding-Dong

Ding-Dong premiered at the 2019 Fantastic Fest under the paired-shorts category. It was super fun and surprising. I was happy to see it was different from any other short I’ve seen recently. Synopsis for Ding-Dong An inane chat is interrupted with a sudden outburst of violence, followed by an insistent …

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PopHorror Interviews Brian Hanson and Richard Handley from ‘The Black String’

The Black String

I was lucky enough to recently watch The Black String (read our review – here) for a festival and loved it. It was everything a horror-thriller should be. So, when I got the opportunity to interview the creators behind this crazy film, Brian Hanson and Richard Handley, I couldn’t wait …

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‘The Curse of Buckout Road’ (2019) Movie Review

The Curse of Buckout Road

I love stories about modern mythologies and urban legends because even if you don’t believe in them, there’s still always some truth to the story. That being said, after seeing the trailer for The Curse of Buckout Road, I couldn’t wait to check it out and learn more about the …

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Fantastic Fest 2019 Review: ‘Cosmic Candy’ is A Magical Trip

Cosmic Candy

When browsing the films to watch for Fantastic Fest 2019, Cosmic Candy was one I wasn’t sure about. It just didn’t seem like something I would like, but I was wrong. This film is wonderful and took me on an emotional yet magical trip. This fantasy drama was directed by …

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Fantastic Fest 2019 – Day 6 Photo Recap

Fantastic Fest 2019 Day 5

The end of the Fantastic Fest 2019 is nearing fast, but the party continues! Yesterday, had some great events including watching some great films, having a few beverages at the Star Wars Drink Competition, and attending the Outdoor Feast for THE PLATFORM at Community First Village. Check out all the …

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Fantastic Fest 2019 – Day 5 Photo Recap

Photo Credit: Jack Plunkett

Fantastic Fest 2019 has been one crazy time, packed full of incredible talent. Day 5 at Fantastic Fest went out with a bang! THE LIGHTHOUSE was revealed as Secret Screening #2 with a surprise visit from Director Robert Eggars. They ended the night with Fantastic Awards and the legendary Fantastic …

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Fantastic Fest 2019 Review: ‘Butt Boy’ is Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before

Butt Boy

When I first read about Fantastic Fest 2019 premiering Butt Boy, I really wasn’t sure what to expect. It sounded too bizarre to be taken as a “serious” film, but oh boy was I wrong. Let’s just say, Fantastic Fest never disappoints. Never. This film was directed by Tyler Cornack …

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