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I was first drawn into the world of “bizzaro sock puppet horror” with Jamie Kort’s, A Puppet Scorned.  This sequel opens up that world even further, with the inclusion of … HUMANS … and what our socks truly think of us and our world. Synopsis: This short story precedes the …

Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, #chadgetstheaxe being covered here wouldn’t exist. As a found footage fan, I am always looking for films that either blow me away in the acting department (The Taking …

Available now from Hex Media Ltd is Lawrie Brewster’s (Lord of Tears) new thriller: The Vance Institute. The film stars Stephen Corrall (Spiderlily), Jamie Scott Gordon (Cold Kill), and Hannah New (Trauma Therapy: Psychosis). It is now available for purchase online at their store and will soon be released on Amazon …

In honor of Sharknado’s 10-year anniversary, the film is coming to theaters courtesy of The Asylum and Rubey Entertainment. The 10th Anniversary Edition features an all-new remastered version with never-before-seen kills and thrills! Fans can catch the newly restored iconic moments from one of cinema’s greatest cult classics for two nights …

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 …

Synopsis: “A football star throws a party for his friends. Two insane killers escape from a nearby asylum on that same night, and in their efforts to elude authorities, wind up at the party.” The guys over at Vinegar Syndrome are extremely adept at releasing obscure films that you never …

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. …

The early 1980s were a golden era of horror. It served as the first wave of the American slasher craze and made rock stars out of the FX teams responsible for creating some of the most inventive kills to date. It was also when feature-length Stephen King adaptations were a …

NOTE: This story was published during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the films being covered here wouldn’t exist. PopHorror fully supports the WGA and SAG-AFTRA and their efforts. Can you believe Joe Dante’s Piranha was released all the …

There is perhaps no writer in horror history that is more synonymous with the genre than Mr. Stephen King. Not only does King have the distinction of being the most accomplished and prolific penman in the category of all things creepy, but his work has taken over the movie side …