Editorials

When I was asked to write about my favorite horror movie, my knee-jerk response was the 1978 film Halloween. It’s always my answer. But then, I got to thinking what qualifies something as my favorite horror film and I realized I was confusing my favorite villain with my favorite film. …

I grew up watching Joe Bob Briggs on Monster-Vision with my older sister. It’s thanks to her and Joe Bob that I discovered Return of the Living Dead, one of my favorite movies of all time, as well as legendary scream queen Linnea Quigley. Recently, thanks to Jessie Seitz, the …

What does the robot arm represent in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master? What is it? Where does it come from?  I have some theories on that! It’s not a question people seem eager to ask. Still, when Sheila (Toy Newkirk) gets grabbed at by it, it’s …

What’s my all time favorite horror movie? Without a doubt, the answer is John Carpenter’s Halloween. I was raised by a major Halloween and horror enthusiast, leading to curiosity in the movies my mother watched. In my household, I remember Halloween being this unspoken anthem and symbol to the actual holiday. …

Being a huge horror buff, I was having a hard time deciding what my favorite horror movie was. I love horror so much that nine out of ten times, I am watching horror in my house. However, we all have that one favorite, the film that we keep going back …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …