It’s the scariest moment in the movie, and you make a joke. The audience relaxes and the monster waits for another opportunity to strike, scare, and wreak havoc. This is what it means to be Richie Tozier, a member of the Loser’s Club from Stephen King’s novel IT. In the …
Read More »Thirty-five Year’s After Her Death, PopHorror Remembers Grace Kelly
Thirty-five years after her passing, PopHorror looks back on the life and career of the stunning and talented Grace Kelly. Read on to find out about her roles in several horror movies as well as what her close friend, Jimmy Stewart, had to say about her at her funeral. “I …
Read More »Please Stop Calling ‘It’ a Remake
Maybe this is splitting hairs on terms and phrases. I keep seeing people posting things like, “Well, the new It was better/worse than the original.” Let’s not forget the outright internet rage when it was announced they’d be “remaking” It for the big screen. Here’s the thing. The film is …
Read More »Wait… You Didn’t Like What Horror Movie?! Or, Can’t We All Just Get Along?
One thing I love about horror fans is the great discussions that I can have with another genre buff. However, there is something that has really been grinding my gears as of late. What I am about to dive into happens quite frequently but more so ever since the release …
Read More »‘American Horror Story: Cult’ Premiere: Striking At The Heart Of Current Events
The long awaited premiere of American Horror Story: Cult finally hit the airwaves on Tuesday, September 5th. Although I’ve been a fan of the FX series for some time due to its twisted and unique standalone themes with subtle crossovers, my interest has gradually dwindled over time. While some people remained diehard fans, …
Read More »Kids In Horror Costumes: How Old Is Old Enough?
Halloween is coming up soon, and people are already ready for the season of spookiness! People are buying candy, costumes, pumpkins, and decorations, all to indulge in the one day a year where you can be anyone you want to be and no one will think you’re a weirdo. Unfortunately, …
Read More »Let’s Just Call It Horror: The First 3 Episodes of ‘Breaking Bad’
Though not all would agree, I believe the first 3 episodes of Breaking Bad could function as a self-contained, dramatic, topical horror movie. And no, I’m not saying this because I’m high on meth (I swear that I’m not). Pilot Episode To begin with, Breaking Bad is about what many …
Read More »Rob Zombie’s ‘Halloween’ Turns 10!
Rob Zombie’s Halloween is certainly one of the most controversial horror remakes. It’s completely divided horror fans in the ten years it’s existed. Today, PopHorror celebrates Halloween’s ten year anniversary! https://youtu.be/IeQiSdznHGo (Synopsis provided by IMDb.com): After being committed for 17 years, Michael Myers (Tyler Mane), now a grown man and …
Read More »A Year After His Death, PopHorror Remembers Gene Wilder
On August 29, 2016, the world lost a wonderful man by the name of Gene Wilder, a man who happens to be one of my personal heroes. To celebrate Wilder’s life, PopHorror has put together some facts about him that you might not have known. Background Gene Wilder born on …
Read More »PopHorror Celebrates The Mastery of William Friedkin
When we hear the name William Friedkin, many of us immediately think of 1973’s The Exorcist (Linda Blair, Ellen Burstyn). Friedkin, who turns 82 years old on August 29, 2017, is the director of what is thought to be one of, if not the best, horror film of all time. Friedkin’s …
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