Editorials

Welcome to PopHorror’s newest series Villain Of The Week! We thought it would be awesome to give tribute to horror characters we all know and love.  To kick off this series in the right manner, we are going to begin with someone who has risen to epic levels of stardom …

One of the most iconic horror villains, Hannibal Lecter, has undoubtedly left his mark on pop culture forever. He has also left his teeth marks on several victims, both in novels, film, and even a short-lived TV series. What is it about this brilliant, cultured cannibal that sticks with us, …

At my other, lesser known blog, I’ve discussed my favorite things about Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds, such as how it’s a love story yet brutal (they’ll peck your eyes out, kid!). It’s also amazing how the movie plays so well with such a minimalist soundtrack. Also, the birds can represent countless …

In 1987, German filmmaker Jörg Buttgereit released a film that soon became a popular fix of underground cinema. Shot on weekends with next to no budget, Buttgereit created one of the most startling and depraved films, not to mention one of the most darkly hilarious, in cinematic history; its taboo-breaking …

“Space…the Final Frontier.”  On September 8th, 1966, the U.S.S. Enterprise and her crew boldly went where no man (no one!) had gone before when the first episode of STAR TREK premiered on NBC. Now, 50 years later, the Sci-Fi Television series that was cancelled after 3 short seasons due to flagging …

Friday the 13th for the NES Video Game System is not the easiest game to play, let alone win. Yet I seem to have reached the point where I win it every time I play. How is this possible? Am I lying about that? No, I am not. I don’t want …

I may be slightly biased, but some birthdays tend to be a little more legendary than others. Today, September 7, 2016, is our favorite Cenobite Doug Bradley’s 62nd birthday! Let’s look at the life of the man who has made a difference in the lives of us horror fiends for …

Friday the 13th (1980): More Than Meets The Eye Sometimes a movie can just be a movie without needing a convoluted story line, complex character motivations and obvious themes about the human condition. Here we have a movie that is undeniably a commercial piece, and a horror film that seems …

Murder. It happens every day. While it is a despicable act, many people often fantasize about murdering someone. Most jokingly think about it; a coworker or neighbor who just won’t shut the hell up. Others – well some people feel strong about their homicidal tendencies. So, if you’re infuriated about that …

Before you read any further… SPOILERS BELOW involving the super mega hit show Stranger Things.   Fan theories are fun. If you’re not familiar with fan theories, they are essentially made-up scenarios involving our favorite films and television shows. One of my favorite fan theories is that young Kevin McAlister …