Editorials

‘Resident Evil 2’ (1998): Twenty Years Later

“Resident Evil……Two.” The Resident Evil franchise as we know it today spans 22 years and at least 22 video games. It broke ground for the survival horror genre and their realistic graphics and sound made the games actually scary to play for the younger audience. The first game, released in …

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The PopHorror Writers’ Favorite Horror Movies of 2017

If you’ve spent any time on this website, you know that the PopHorror writers watch and review a LOT of horror movies. Between indie and mainstream, shorts and feature lengths, festivals and sequels, we have seen hundreds of hours of scary celluloid in 2017 alone. While we certainly aren’t complaining …

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What to Make of The Last Jedi

Finally, after two years of waiting, we were given the next episode in the Star Wars saga this past weekend. The Last Jedi made its way into theaters with lots of fanfare and excitement. However, for some, that excitement quickly wore off. Fans are torn and divided over The Last …

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Mother! – A Movie Layered in Symbolism

“Seeing is believing.” Mother! is indeed one of the best movies of 2017. There are so many hidden layers that have great symbolism behind them, and I personally feel that it is imperative to share these meanings to better understand the complexity of this masterful movie. Darren Aronofsky’s Mother! is …

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The Snowman – The Ultimate Christmas Horror Cartoon

“A story about death.” If you thought Raymond Briggs’s The Snowman was a joyous Christmas cartoon for the festive season, you’re sadly mistaken. In life, we cherish the precious moments and build our lives on happy memories. For the festive season, it’s traditional to gather with loved ones as we eat, …

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‘Stranger Things’ Most Hated Episode, ‘The Lost Sister’: Why I Love It

Stranger Things is insanely popular, especially right now with season 2 having premiered at the end of October. There are many things that the fans seems to disagree on and debate, but one thing everyone seems to agree on (with the exception of my girlfriend and I), is that season …

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Blood In The Snow 2017: ‘Don’t Click’ – Horror Short Review

Directed by Ghey Kim, Don’t Click is a horror short with a message that will stick with you long after the credits roll. In a time where the internet can be a scary place and curiosity can kill the cat, its call to action is a needed one. Raise your …

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Terror Trek – The Hidden Horrors of ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’

Thirty years ago, Star Trek: The Next Generation invited us back into the future to go where no man had gone before. While I geeked out quite a lot over space battles and aliens, what titillated and thrilled me most about Gene Roddenberry’s vision of the future were the subtle elements of …

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My Favorite Horror Movie – ‘The Exorcist’

It’s definitely hard to narrow down my favorite horror movie, but The Exorcist is definitely up there for me. The movie also means something special to me personally, because it was the first movie I ever took my then girlfriend to see when it was re-released with an extended cut. …

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