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Fantastic Fest 2023 Review: ‘What You Wish For’ Serves Up Darkly Comedic Culinary Chaos

Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, What You Wish For being covered here wouldn’t exist. The feeling of being unfulfilled in your profession is a universal theme. It transcends time and cultures and can …

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Second Annual Silver Scream Con Rocks Massachusetts – Event Review

Ever since the loss of Worcester’s Rock and Shock Music and Horror Convention (started in 2010 by Kevin Barbare of WAAF fame) in 2019, New Englanders have been clamoring for a pace where they can bring their love of music and horror together in one place. Spencer Charnas, of local …

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Creep I.E. Aftermath – Bringing Spooky To The Inland Empire, CA

With less than a week away, Creep I.E. Aftermath is gearing up to kick off the spooky season. The new addition to Creep I.E will soon bring thrills and chills year-round with conventions at the Ontario Convention Center. “Aftermath” is focused on adding a little Pop Culture flavor into the …

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Fantastic Fest 2023: Hidden Gems And Anticipated Premieres

Since 2005, Fantastic Fest – which has become one of the largest genre film festivals in North America – has gleefully brought audiences a wild array of programming. Movies from all over the world are featured during the renowned festival, bringing filmmakers and fans from far and wide to gather …

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GenreBlast 2023: Shorts Blast #3 “The Accursed Hat Trick”- Shorts Review

Accursed

I am a fan of short films. Some of the best horror films I’ve seen have been short films. I was intrigued and looking forward to seeing the GenreBlast 2023 block of shorts, The Accursed Hat Trick. The description of the block was right up my alley. Three long shorts …

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GenreBlast Film Festival 2023: Shorts Block #8 – ‘Horrorblast!’

Note:  This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the film being covered here wouldn’t exist. PopHorror fully supports the WGA and SAG-AFTRA and their efforts.  As a fan of short films, I was excited to …

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‘Friday Night Freakshow?’ Yes, Please! A GenreBlast Film Fest Shorts Block Review

NOTE: This story was published during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the films being covered here wouldn’t exist. PopHorror fully supports the WGA and SAG-AFTRA and their efforts. Currently in its 6th year and running from August 31st …

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A Weekend at Texas Frightmare – A Love Letter

Some people look forward to the holidays or count the days till their beach vacation. Me? I look longingly toward May every year. It’s like my birthday, Christmas, and summertime all rolled into one fabulous, way-too-short weekend. Texas Frightmare Weekend has become so much more than an annual horror convention …

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