Editorials

Defending Nobody’s Favorite: Why ‘Scream 3’ Is Better Than You Thought

Scream 3

Recently I conducted a 24 hour survey on SCREAM sequels, asking Twitter their favorite. An overwhelming majority mentioned Scream 2 as their favorite (our writer, Jason, seems to agree). The least favored, however? Scream 3 by a harsh difference. So it’s fair to say it’s not popular. However, I want …

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Screamers Costumes – A Midwest Horror Fan’s Utopia

Screamers Costumes

If you ever find yourself in the Detroit metro area…RUN!! GET OUT!!! SAVE YOURSELF!!!! No but seriously, tucked away in Clinton Township is a year-round Halloween store that offers so much more than costumes: Screamers Costumes! Screamers Costumes is, hands down, the Mecca for Midwestern horror fans! From the moment …

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Adventures at Astronomicon 2023 – Event Recap

Astronomicon

PopHorror had the pleasure of attending Astronomicon 6 on Saturday, March 4, 2023. The event started off great. At the entrance, there were promoters for John Wick 4, handing out free merchandise. I snagged myself a t-shirt, a pin, and a portable dog water dish. This was awesome! There were …

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PopHorror Presents: 10 More Disturbing Documentaries

Often the subjects of documentaries can be far more disturbing than anything that can be found in a feature horror film. The following ten documentaries are based on true events and will haunt you long after the credits have ended. (Psst…here’s an interesting list of disturbing documentaries, which may or …

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Horror Movies and the Escape of it All

Movies, no matter how groundbreaking or silly they may be, have always traded one thing to us in return for their immortality – the means of escape. Escape from reality. Escape from life. Escape from the world. Horror movies have come to be one of the most consistent suppliers of …

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I’m Into Survival: My First Final Girl

When people ask me what my favorite horror movie of all time is, the answer may seem cliché. However, this movie changed my life. It changed my perspective. It made me curious. It emboldened me as a female. That film put its claws (knives, actually) into me and never let …

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The ‘V/H/S’ Franchise: An Ode to Found Footage

V/H/S

Growing up as an 80s baby, I had heavy console televisions equipped with burnt-out picture tubes, usually with a smaller television stacked on top. It was a classy joint! I loved watching any movie really, but I was always drawn to the world of horror features and shows. What Was …

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‘Wild Things’ (1998): 25 Years of Twists and Turns

Wild Things (1998) should have been called ‘Wild Ride’ because I am still recovering from the whiplash from all the twists and turns. Sit down and buckle up as we revisit this thriller and count the plot twists! **Spoilers ahead** Wild Things (1998) was directed by John McNaughton and stars …

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