Events

Phoenixville’s historic Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., is transforming into a horror lover’s paradise as Blobfest returns to the iconic venue for a weekend of film nostalgia and frightfully good fun. Now in its 27th year, the festival — taking place July 10-12 — attracts thousands of visitors from across …

I fell in love with punk rock at a really awkward time. Green Day hit the airwaves, but the scene took off in other ways, and everyone started to ruin the fun by calling others ‘posers and messing with them just because of different genre styles. And to me, that …

If you’re a fan of all things paranormal and spooky, and you find yourself in beautiful San Diego, consider dedicating a couple of hours to Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours. The two-hour tour blends local history with eerie storytelling, creating an experience that’s equal parts educational and entertaining. The tour kicks …

Last year, we were able to attend Camp Punksylvania. It was an extremely fun little trainwreck. The spirit of punk is still alive, and Camp Punksylvania fuels it. Last year, we were able to attend, and the name proved itself. The weekend features over 60 bands across the three days, …

It was an incredible honor to represent PopHorror at the ninth installment of Astronomicon. Watching this pop culture convention evolve from its humble beginnings into what it is today has been nothing short of amazing. Getting the chance to attend and experience everything this event had to offer has been …

Kane Hodder is a name that is synonymous with the horror world. When a genre visionary needs a burly mountain of a man to play their mercenary, Kane is the one they call. Back in 1988, the man breathed new life into the iconic Jason Voorhees character, and now, he …

Documentary Troublemaker – Antoine Fuqua gives us an emotionally turbulent but honest look over the life of Nelson Mandela. The film was helped by beautiful interstitial art and truthful reflections on Mandela’s life. For fellow Americans like myself, our schooling system did not teach us much about Apartheid, so this …

Local conventions are a great way for fans to connect with other like-minded peers and genre celebrities. Such as the case with Horror Realm Con, one of Pittsburgh’s longest running and most reputable gatherings for fans of things that go bump in the night. This year’s Horror Realm Con ran from …

Cate Shortland’s feature film debut, Somerault, is now available in 4k, and I just watched it. What did I think? How does it look? Read on for more! But first, here’s the trailer. Synopsis Following a reckless encounter with her mother’s boyfriend, teenage Heidi is forced to flee home and …

Paranormal Cirque isn’t just a show—it’s an experience. From the moment you approach the ominous circus tent, it’s clear you’re not walking into a traditional circus. The atmosphere immediately signals something darker, stranger, and more daring. Enter horror displays, vendors, and fun before you even enter the big top world. …