Driven by a passion for horror and film, Director/Writer Erica Summers found her calling as a filmmaker at a young age. Gaining extensive behind the scenes work as a grip, Erica went on to write, produce, direct and edit indie films in various genres, including a powerful drama entitled Rag …
Read More »He’s No Dummy – Actor Bill Oberst, Jr. Talks ‘Handy Dandy,’ Ray Bradbury, And Bill Moseley’s Beard
It’s always such a joy to talk to Actor Bill Oberst, Jr. You would never know that such a quiet, self-deprecating man lives behind the faces of some of the creepiest deviant characters out there. In his career, he’s portrayed a Nazi war criminal, a determined detective, a pedophilic monster, …
Read More »Interview With Actor, Writer, Director Jared Bratt
It’s been a few years now since I have seen Jared Bratt’s psychodrama, Streamer, and I still find myself thinking about scenes from that movie. It is a raw, genuine and haunting depiction of loneliness and the need for a connection. Taking on the roles of editor, writer, director and …
Read More »Interview with Filmmaker Adam Egypt Mortimer of ‘Daniel Isn’t Real’
This past September I attended Beyond Fest for the screening of Richard Stanley’s long-awaited Color Out of Space. It played a double feature with Adam Egypt Mortimer’s Daniel Isn’t Real, a horror story about a traumatized young man who awakens his childhood imaginary friend to help him cope. Both films …
Read More »Interview With ‘She Never Died’ Director Audrey Cummings!
So many amazing films have premiered this year, including Audrey Cummings’ She Never Died (read our review – here). It is currently having a very successful festival run. We had the chance to watch it for Screamfest and this Friday it premieres at BITS 2019. I was stoked to be …
Read More »PopHorror Interviews the Stars of New Western Horror ‘Black Wood’
Last week, we posted our interview with the director and one of the producers for the upcoming Western Thriller, Black Wood. The film is directed and written by Chris Canfield and produced by Eric Corneliuson and Ryan M Hall. It stars Bates Wilder, Tanajsia Slaughter, Stelio Savante, David Fralick and …
Read More »Interview With ‘Candy Corn’s’ Matt O’Neill: For The Passion Of Storytelling
Bitten by the acting bug in high school, Matt O’Neill began exploring theater and film in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. To fulfill his creative drive for storytelling and further cultivate his skill and love for his craft, the actor eventually made the leap to Los Angeles. Hitting the ground …
Read More »PopHorror Interviews Actress Nicole Tompkins, Star of ‘Antrum’
Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made is a new horror feature that you’ll definitely want to sink your teeth into. I recently got to interview the lead actress for the film, Nicole Tompkins. We chatted about her career, how she got the role in Antrum, favorite scenes, and more. She …
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Director Chris Canfield and Producer Eric Corneliuson Talk ‘Black Wood’
Over the last year, thanks to my husband, I’ve grown more fond of Western films, especially ones that incorporate horror elements into the story. That’s why I’m pretty excited about the upcoming Western Thriller, Black Wood. The film is directed and written by Chris Canfield and produced by Eric Corneliuson …
Read More »Interview With Frank Sabatella: From ‘Blood Night’ To A ‘Fright Night’ Inspiration
It may have been 10 years since his full-feature debut release of Blood Night: The Legend Of Mary Hatchet, but Director Frank Sabatella has not lost his passion for horror. Drawing from influences such as Tom Holland’s Fright Night (1985), Near Dark (1987) and the angst-filled horror of Deadgirl (2008), …
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