The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and the character of Leatherface have become titans in the genre since their inception in 1974. The small-budgeted movie made in the heart of the Lone Star State continues to earn fans as new generations discover its greatness. It’s surprising, that despite the popularity of …
Read More »Fantasia Fest 2023: Interview With Filmmaker Maude Michaud For ‘The Monster Inside My Head’
Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, The Monster Inside My Head being covered here wouldn’t exist. It’s my favorite time of year! No, not Halloween or Christmas. My other favorite time! It’s Fantasia International …
Read More »Interview With Thea James, Co-Author Of ‘The Unofficial Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Cookbook’
As Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice celebrates its 35th anniversary year, and as spooky season quickly approaches, authors Thea James and Isabel Minunni have the perfect way to honor everyone’s favorite green-haired poltergeist: The Unofficial Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Cookbook. Through its 75 delightfully dark recipes, the cookbook, available Aug. 15, aims to capture the flavor …
Read More »Interview With Thomas Hardiman, Director Of ‘Medusa Deluxe’
Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Medusa Deluxe being covered here wouldn’t exist. PopHorror: I finished up Medusa Deluxe last night, and I really enjoyed it! I was very impressed by the whole one-take decision. …
Read More »Interview With Nick Cutter And Andrew F. Sullivan, Authors Of ‘The Handyman Method’
If you read a lot of horror books, then you’ve probably heard of authors Nick Cutter (The Breach – read our other interview with him HERE) and Andrew F. Sullivan (The Marigold). Each has their own fanbase, and now these two genre literary powerhouses have joined forces to pen their …
Read More »Fantasia Fest 2023: Interview With Filmmaker Jenn Wexler For ‘The Sacrifice Game’
Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, The Sacrifice Game being covered here wouldn’t exist. It’s my favorite time of year! No, not Halloween or Christmas. My other favorite time! It’s Fantasia International Film Festival …
Read More »Fantasia Fest 2023: Interview With Mike Cheslik And Ryland Tews For ‘HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS’
Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Hundreds of Beavers being covered here wouldn’t exist. It’s my favorite time of year! No, not Halloween or Christmas. My other favorite time! It’s Fantasia International Film Festival time! …
Read More »Interview With Carter Smith, Director Of ‘THE PASSENGER’
Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, The Passenger being covered here wouldn’t exist. Last summer I watched a little indie gem called Swallowed for the Overlook Film Festival. Written and directed by Carter Smith …
Read More »Interview With Storytellers Brad and Josephina Sykes For ‘HI-FEAR’ (2022)
Earlier this year, we had an opportunity to review a unique anthology Hi-Fear (2022) for the Horror-On-Sea Film Festival 2023. You may read our review HERE. Recently, we had an opportunity to speak with Brad and Josephina Sykes. Both were writers for various segments of this anthology, Brad also directed …
Read More »Fantasia Fest 2023: Interview With Jared Moshé, Director Of ‘Aporia’
Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Aporia being covered here wouldn’t exist. It’s my favorite time of year! No, not Halloween or Christmas. My other favorite time! It’s Fantasia International Film Festival time! …
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