Tracy Allen

As the co-owner and Editor-in-Chief of PopHorror.com, Tracy has learned a lot about independent horror films and the people who love them. Now an approved critic for Rotten Tomatoes, she hopes the masses will follow her reviews back to PopHorror and learn more about the creativity and uniqueness of indie horror movies.

WIN A Signed Poster/Digital Copy Of Outright Games’ New Release, ‘The Last Kids On Earth and the Staff Of Doom’!

I’ve been a reader of Max Brallier’s (read our interview with him here) The Last Kids On Earth books series for years now, so when I heard that a video game version was in the works from Outright Games and Stage Clear Studios, I was beyond thrilled. I work in …

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Randall M. Badat’s ‘Surf II: The End Of The Trilogy’ (1983) Vinegar Syndrome 2k Restoration Blu-Ray Review

I was so excited when I opened my Vinegar Syndrome review package and found a 2k restoration Blu-ray of Randall M. Badat’s cult film, Surf II: The End Of The Trilogy. Gnarly! Despite this being the filmmaker’s only time in the director’s chair, he managed to pull together a story …

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Dustin Ferguson’s ‘Rattlers 2’ (2021): 45 Years Later, The Snakes Are Back – Movie Review

Back in 1976, a film called Rattlers was released. Directed by John McCauley, this “science bastardizes nature” film told the story of a group of ticked off, mutated rattlesnakes that were genetically altered after a hushed up chemical spill at the fault of the Army. Forty-five years later, a resurgence …

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Hawk and Cleaver’s The Other Stories Podcast Releases ‘The Best Of’ Short Story Anthology Novel

Since its debut in 2016, Hank & Cleaver’s The Other Stories Podcast has told the masses hundreds of creepy, twisted and downright scary stories. Over 5 years and millions of downloads, the pod has acquired quite a following, chilling spines with its short but intense tales. Now we’ve heard that …

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Interview With ‘Caveat’ Director Damian Mc Carthy

After watching the 2020 film, Caveat, I was a bit obsessed with finding out more about the filmmakers behind the scenes. I had so many inquiries, like finding out where that insane drumming rabbit toy came from. The Cork, Ireland native was kind enough to take time out of his …

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‘The Last Kids On Earth And The Staff Of Doom’ Releases On Consoles And PC Today!

I recently had the amazing opportunity to interview Max Brallier, the author of one of my favorite book series. I’ve loved The Last Kids on Earth series since the first book, and I’m always excited to read new adventures from pun-loving Jack, creative and industrious Quint, investigative badass June and …

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Michael Su’s ‘Bloodthirst’ Being Called 2021’s Must-See Vampire Horror

Indie blockbuster Bloodthirst, Executively Produced by Mem Ferda, is a flawless amalgamation of science fiction and quintessential horror against a post-apocalyptic backdrop. Protagonist John Shepard (Costas Mandylor) is a seasoned vampire hunter faced with the arduous task of defeating the master vampire to prevent his impending transformation into the undead. …

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Interview With ‘Strix’ And ‘Dr. Gift’ Filmmaker Abel Berry

We’ve been covering Filmmaker Abel Berry for quite a few years now, since we first reviewed his film, Midnight Devils (2019 – read the PopHorror review here). Now, we’ve heard he’s got a few new projects in the pipeline like the upcoming horror flicks, The House That Eats Flesh starring Drew …

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Jack Snyder’s ‘Fatal Exam’ (1988) Vinegar Syndrome 2k Restoration Blu-ray Review

Yes! It’s another Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray review! The last two VinSyn releases we looked at, Anson Williams’ All-American Murder and Kevin Tenney’s The Cellar, were fantastic and beautiful to look at. This time, we’re looking at Jack Synder’s 1990 film, Fatal Exam, which the restoration company is offering as part …

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