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.

Vinegar Syndrome’s ‘Hell Riders’ (1984) 2k Restoration Blu-ray Review

It’s Vinegar Syndrome time again! For March/April 2020, we were a bit spoiled, getting 4 separate Blu-rays to review from the film restoration company. We started with a review of Vin Syn’s Deadline (1980) 2k restoration DVD/Blu-ray (you can read that review here), and now we’re here with a look …

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Vinegar Syndrome’s ‘Deadline’ (1980) 2K Restoration DVD/Blu-ray Review

While you’re stuck at home and running out of things to do, take a moment to check out what’s going on over at Vinegar Syndrome. You’ll be glad you did. Just this month, they’ve released DVD/Blu-ray combos of Olivia (1981), Deadline (1980) and Malabimba (1979), plus a very special limited edition of 1984’s Hell …

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‘Zombie Jesus Vampire Hunter: The Codices Vol. I.’ Graphic Novel Review

Back in 2017, we introduced you all to the end all and be all of genre crossovers: Allon Media’s award winning short, Zombie Jesus Vampire Hunter (read my review here) from the series Twilight of Dreams. Along with Green Valley Studios and Flash/Bang Productions, this surreal film introduced the world …

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Vinegar Syndrome’s ‘Zombie Island Massacre’ (1983) 2k Restoration DVD/Blu-ray Review

It’s time once again for another DVD/Blu-ray restoration from Vinegar Syndrome. Pack your bags, because this time, we’re taking a trip to the Caribbean in Zombie Island Massacre (1983)! Also known as The Last Picnic, Zombie Island Massacre is the first and only movie by Writer/Director John N. Carter and …

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Vinegar Syndrome’s ‘Unmasked: Part 25’ (1988) 2k Restoration Blu-ray/DVD Review

Eighteen years before the meta horror sensation that was Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (read our retro review here), Filmmaker Anders Palm directed a little known sleeper hit known as Unmasked: Part 25. Originally titled The Hand of Death, Unmasked: Part 25 is both an homage to and a …

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He’s No Dummy – Actor Bill Oberst, Jr. Talks ‘Handy Dandy,’ Ray Bradbury, And Bill Moseley’s Beard

It’s always such a joy to talk to Actor Bill Oberst, Jr. You would never know that such a quiet, self-deprecating man lives behind the faces of some of the creepiest deviant characters out there. In his career, he’s portrayed a Nazi war criminal, a determined detective, a pedophilic monster, …

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Vinegar Syndrome’s ‘The Vineyard’ (1989) 4K Restoration Blu-ray Review

Who’s ready for another Vinegar Syndrome release? I know I am! We were blessed by the Vinegar Syndrome Fairy this September, and she sent us two separate Blu-rays… We’ve already reviewed Pledge Night (1990 – read our review here), and now we’re ready for The Vineyard (1989). Who wants wine? The …

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The 8th Annual Rhode Island Comic Con 2019 Was A Real Vacation

Between November 1-3, the Dunkin Donuts Center, Rhode Island Convention Center and Omni Providence Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island were hopping with excitement from Rhode Island Comic Con 2019. This was the event’s 8th year, and to celebrate, event holders Altered Reality Entertainment brought the Griswold family back together once …

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