Interviews

‘THEY WILL KILL YOU’ (2026) Interview With Composer Carlos Rafael Rivera

They Will Kill You is a 2026 American action-comedy horror film directed by Kirill Sokolov and co-written with Alex Litvak. The film stars Zazie Beetz (read our interview with her HERE), Myha’la, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette. It follows an ex-convict who takes a housekeeping job …

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Maksim Chmerkovskiy Steps Beyond The Dance Floor With ‘WILD SILENCE’ – Interview

After more than two decades in the spotlight on Dancing with the Stars, Maksim Chmerkovskiy is pivoting into a different kind of performance — one he felt quietly drawn toward while quickstepping across national television. The vertical series Wild Silence marks Chmerkovskiy’s first-ever leading role as an actor, an achievement that’s been a …

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PopHorror Talks ‘PRETTY LETHAL’ (2026) with Composer Paul Leonard-Morgan

Pretty Lethal is a 2026 action thriller directed by Vicky Jewson and written by Kate Freund. The film stars Iris Apatow, Lana Condor, Millicent Simmonds, Avantika, Maddie Ziegler, and Uma Thurman. It follows a dysfunctional ballet troupe forced to take shelter when their bus breaks down en route to a …

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This Is Me Breathing Talk ‘SERENITY IN SUFFERING’ And Finding Their Definitive Sound – Interview

Following label chaos, lineup changes and a brief stint in metalcore experimentation, This Is Me Breathing have returned with what may be their most authentic record to date. “Serenity in Suffering” — the title track from the St. Louis deathcore outfit’s forthcoming album, out June 26 — delivers four minutes …

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Interview With Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Donna Davies For ‘1000 WOMEN OF HORROR’

1000 Women In Horror (story) is a new documentary that is coming to Shudder soon. Directed by Donna Davies, it is based on a book by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas. We had a chance recently to sit down and talk to Donna Davies and Alexandra Heller-Nicholas about the project. PopHorror: I loved …

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Interview: Lionsgate’s ‘DO NOT ENTER’ (2026) Director Marc Klasfeld

The upcoming horror-adventure film Do Not Enter arrives March 20, 2026, in theaters, on digital, and on demand. Directed by Marc Klasfeld, the film is based on the novel Creepers by David Morrell and follows a group of thrill-seeking urban explorers who livestream their descent into New Jersey’s abandoned Paragon …

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SWMRS’ Cole and Max Becker On ‘DRIVE NORTH’ 10th Anniversary – Interview

For SWMRS, their debut album Drive North feels like a portrait — each song capturing memories from a defining, chaotic and absolutely incredible chapter of their lives. Recorded in their early 20s as they exploded out of the East Bay punk scene, the raw energy of Drive North represents an era …

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Ghostbells Conjure Dark, Danceable World On Debut EP ‘CATACOUTURE’ – Interview

Before ghostbells ever stepped into the light, they spent two years creating in the shadows. What emerged was more than a band — it was an immersive world of pulsing electronics, haunting visuals and gothic glamour that took shape behind the scenes before a single song was ever released. Built …

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‘The Morrigan’: Interview With Writer/Director Colum Eastwood And Star Saffron Burrows

Steeped in Irish mythology, The Morrigan (read our review HERE), written and directed by Colum Eastwood and starring Saffron Burrows (Deep Blue Sea) and James Cosmo (Trainspotting), is about more than just the “queen of the dead.” It’s about the complicated and intricate relationship between a mother (Burrows) and daughter …

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Interview With Filmmaker Julie Pacino For ‘I Live Here Now’

You could say I was a bit surprised to find out that Julie Pacino, daughter of Al, wrote and directed a horror movie. I Live Here Now, starring Lucy Fry, Sheryl Lee, and Matt Rife (in a terrific dramatic role that is not funny, at all), is a surreal nightmare …

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