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What exactly makes horror, horror? There’s a constant debate in horror fandom about what makes a horror movie. Or rather, how do you define a horror movie? What elements do you believe it has to have in order to be considered a part of the genre? With movies like Silence …

When it comes to sequels, unless the title has the words “The Godfather” in front of it, I’m never expecting it to be as good as the original. Reboots are something different. They can either give a much-needed, original jolt of adrenaline to a dying franchise like the recent Wrong …

I’m a huge fan of revenge films, low-budget horror films, and heavy metal. It stands to reason that the indie horror/revenge film The Retaliators, which stars and features music from some of the biggest bands from the rock/metal scene, would be right up my alley.  Did The Retaliators satisfy my …

I never know what to expect when entering an M. Night Shyamalan (Old (2021), Servant (2019-23) movie. For years, the Sixth Sense (1999) and Signs (2002) were high water marks of entertainment in my imagination. Meanwhile, the scars of The Village (2004) and The Happening (2008) hinder my eagerness to …

Coming soon to Digital from Terror Films and director Michael Escalante (To Raise Hell) is the new horror film, The Burial. The film stars Spencer Weitzel (Halloweeners – TV Series), Faith Kearns (Dreamer), and Aaron Pyle (Memora). It will be available March 3, 2023. Synopsis: When Molly’s boyfriend gets a phone …

Cinedigm has acquired all North American rights to the Lithuanian horror film, Pensive. Directed by Jonas Trukanas (When the Lights Go Out), the film stars Sarunas Rapolas Meliesius (People We Know are Confused), Gabija Bargailaite (Pilgrims), and Marius Repsys (Runner). Synopsis: Inspired by local legends, Pensive follows a group of …

“Alright hear me out, a bear… Does cocaine… A Cocaine Bear… ” “I love it! We’ll give you $35 Million Dollars!” – A conversation definitely had at Lord Miller Productions, Brownstone Productions, Jurassic Party Productions, and Universal Pictures. I’m not going to lie, this was a movie I walked into …

We at PopHorror are saddened to learn that Tom Sizemore (61), actor in films like Saving Private Ryan and the recent release Night of the Tommyknockers, has been in a coma for 10 days after suffering a brain aneurysm on February 18, 2023. “Today, doctors informed his family that there …

Jensen Ackles is either a creation from Frank-N-Furter’s lab or a genetic lottery winner. This talented handsome actor has been gracing the small and big screens for over 25 years. In celebration of his 45th birthday on March 1st let’s take a look back at his career! Many famous actors …

Criminal Minds ran for 15 seasons, not including its successor Criminal Minds: Evolution and two spin-offs Criminal Minds: Suspect Behaviour, and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. With 324 episodes, Criminal Minds was bound to have some awesome guest stars. Now because there are so many, I have broken it into three …