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Alien (1979) is my favorite horror movie, and I’m not alone; according to IMDb, this sci-fi classic appears on lists of the best films of all time and has been selected as “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” by the Library of Congress. Why is Alien so compelling? It appeared post-Star …

Because I’m a huge fan of body/torture horror, Takashi Miike’s brilliant and disturbing Audition ranks as my favorite of the genre. This Japanese torture horror classic is not for the faint of heart, and makes the Saw franchise look like a bunch of Disney films. It tells the tale of …

I understand that Predator is a classic, man on a mission-style action film that is a bona fide classic in the minds and hearts of many. If you go on YouTube, you will find no shortage of talking heads telling you that Predator, as a film, is a master class. …

Night of the Living Dead (1968) doesn’t necessarily give audiences what they WANT, but it sure as hell gives them what they NEED. The average American filmgoer is a sucker for happy endings. They want the hero or heroine to struggle against adversity, or overcome societal ills like racism, or, …

In celebration for her 800th (!) article in less than two years since the inception of PopHorror, I decided it was about time to get the skinny on Miss Tori Danielle, the co-owner and head writer of the site that you are now visiting. Although she’s pretty humble, I was …

As a new writer for PopHorror, I was asked what my favorite horror movie is. Obvious choice is obvious, but dammit, it’s a classic for a reason. Evil Dead II is where the series really hit its mark and found its place in the world. Director Sam Raimi had a …

Throughout the years, cinema has been a beautiful source of entertainment for audiences all over the world. Movie lovers have grown to adore films over the years, and have even labeled a select few as their favorite films of all time. My personal favorite film of all time in the …

I get asked what my favorite horror movie is all the time. Without skipping a beat, with no hesitation in the response, I always respond even before the question is done being asked. My utmost, favorite and unabashedly all-time number one horror movies is without a doubt, Halloween (1978). Yes …

Suspense. Scare factor. Squirm factor. Originality. Creep me the FUCK out! The aforementioned are the main things I look for when I’m watching a horror movie, when my brain and body are trying to decide if it’s a candidate for my ‘Favorites’ list. I want a movie that will have me …

What’s my favorite horror movie? There are a plethora of great horror movies, so it makes it hard to name my favorite one. My first exposure to horror was at a young age and my memories are quite vivid of this experience. My oldest cousin was babysitting me and she …