It’s hard to believe, but John Carpenter’s THE THING (1982) turns 40 years old in 2022. It’s my favorite horror movie of all time. It may very well be my favorite movie of all time, period. I love it, and I have a long history with it. I’m not quite …
Read More »Celebrating The Fun—And Occasionally Macabre—Life Of William Castle
William Castle (born William Schloss Jr. on April 24, 1914 and passed away 45 years ago on May 31, 1977) was in many ways an all-American success story of overcoming odds. He probably isn’t the biggest underdog of all time, but he was an orphan who dropped out of high …
Read More »8 Horror Franchise Crossovers That Almost Happened
Horror is no stranger to crossovers or expanded universes. The Universal Monsters did it back in the 1930s-1940s, and there is of course, Freddy Vs Jason (our retro review). But there were almost a lot more of them that were all scrapped for one reason or another. Below, we’ll look at …
Read More »Sarah Paulson Doubles the Pleasure in ‘American Horror Story: Double Feature’
“They’re going to munch on your balls, motherfucker!” While first impressions are the most important, Sarah Paulson’s unexpected opening line in the tenth season of American Horror Story shakes viewers from the seemingly peaceful slumber of the chapter’s locale, Provincetown. As a quaint, quiet, coastal community at the northern-most tip …
Read More »A Tribute to Don Coscarelli – Truly A True Indie
The legendary Don Coscarelli turned 68 on February 17, 2022. Honestly, I don’t think “legendary” is an embellishment in the least. Somehow, he’s the least known of the big names of his era like Carpenter, Romero, Craven, and Hooper. I always find myself saying, “Hey, did you know Don Coscarelli …
Read More »One PopHorror Writer’s Top 5 Most Extreme Horror Movies
Growing up, I remember walking down the video store aisles looking at all the horror movies. I was old enough to watch some films, but with horror, it wasn’t going to happen based on the content. My parents just wouldn’t rent them for me. So, I was stuck catching any …
Read More »History’s Horrors: The Wendigo of Fort Saskatchewan
Swift Runner was a trusted member of the Cree nation, a man who had worked with the local mounted police as a guide. His reputation took a turn for the worse, however, once he developed a fondness for whiskey. He descended into alcoholism. Unable to stay out of trouble, the …
Read More »PopHorror Writers’ Favorite Horror Movies And TV Series 2021
It’s always a bit surprising to look back and realize how many genre movies and TV series you’ve managed to squeeze in over the past year. This is especially true in 2021, where nothing was normal and time was fluid. Even the PopHorror writers have fallen victim to this blip …
Read More »Happy Birthday To The Father Of ‘Friday The 13th,’ Sean Cunningham
Sean Cunningham turns eighty years old this year on December 31st. Well, now I feel old. It’s hard to believe that the father of Friday the 13th (1980) is eighty. Seems the older I get, the more I’m seeing my heroes grow old as well. I’ve always felt that in …
Read More »Long Live The Queen: A Tribute To Anne Rice
I was thirteen when I spent the night at my friend’s house. He had just moved to town, and this was the first time that I’d seen his bedroom. As I gazed around his room, I remember seeing comic books, a skateboard, skateboard magazines, rap and indie rock CD’s, and …
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