Interviews

We at PopHorror got a chance to interview Finn Wolfhard, Billy Bryk, and Fred Hechinger for their new slasher film Hell Of A Summer We discuss how previous camp films helped inspired the look of Hell Of A Summer. We also discuss Evil Dead and Evil Dead 2 as inspiration …

I don’t think we talk about horror authors enough. There are plenty of things spotlighting filmmakers and directors, actors, even screenwriters, but horror authors are rarely mentioned. I’m a big reader and would love to hear more from these writers who can bring on the nightmares. This is one of …

I have always been a big fan of found footage, and to me, nothing is better than Stephen Cognetti’s Hell House LLC series. Cgnetti is gearing up for the release of his new (not found footage) movie, 825 Forest Road. We were able to sit down with Stephen for an …

On November 7, 2015, the world lost Gunnar Hansen – actor, writer, horror icon. Mostly known for his role as Leatherface in Tobe Hoopers 1974 masterpiece, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Gunnar was more than just the man behind the mask. He was a sailor, a poet, a generous soul, …

Two of my favorite short films I reviewed recently are Real Cool Time (you may read my review here) and The Ghost That Wouldn’t Die (you may read my review here). We are also a fan of the feature film that introduced us to Devin Crane, Morbid Colors (you may …

I don’t think we talk about horror authors enough. There are plenty of things spotlighting filmmakers and directors, actors, even screenwriters, but horror authors are rarely mentioned. I’m a big reader and would love to hear more from these writers who can bring on the nightmares. This is one of …

Bill Oberst Jr. is an award winning indie horror legend, from Papa Corn to a zombie-fighting Abraham Lincoln. With over 200 acting credits, you have seen his face many times. We were lucky to sit down with Bill and ask a few questions about his career and also his role …

Get ready for haunted laughs! For Sale by Exorcist was released by Epic Pictures’ horror label, Dread, on March 11th. Ed Sanchez, the director of The Blair Witch Project, is one of the executive producers of the film.  Director Melissa LaMartina is also the writer of the hit horror video …

Sometimes, the people who seem the most poised and put together on the outside are quietly battling the toughest demons behind-the-scenes. This is certainly the case for motivational speaker Val (Kelly Marie Tran, Raya and the Last Dragon 2021) in Hulu’s original film Control Freak, directed by Shal Ngo and …

Horror comedies can be entertaining and a lot of fun if done right. The writing has to be on point. The gore must be plenty. The characters? I don’t care if they’re likable because they’re probably going to die anyway, and if it’s a comedy, most likely laugh about it …