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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 …

Can you make a movie about a daytime game show suspenseful? Well, The Luckiest Man in America dares to answer that question in a way no one sees coming, starring a never-better Paul Walter Hauser (I, Tonya, Richard Jewell), and a pitch-perfect Walton Goggins (Fatman, Them That Follow) as the …

Something special happens when you mix horror and religion. The things we fear blend magically with the tenets of faith because both are steeped in the mysteries of the unknown. The Exorcist (1973) was one of the earliest films that scared the ever loving bejeezus out of me. It shook …

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 …

Note: This Op-Ed is speaking about bootlegs for the purpose of film preservation, and not about film piracy. The mentions of bootlegs in this article apply only to films that are inaccessible through proper legal channels. While the now-present “future” may not have the promised flying cars or routine trips …

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, …

She’s baaaaack! The orignal M3GAN was a huge box office success. Did you know it’s one of the Top 40 highest grossing horror films of all time? It is! So it was a given we’d get a sequel. What we are getting, though, looks like an interesting new direction for …

Locked is an intriguing and suspenseful film that not only showcases the immense versatility of young actor Bill Skarsgård but also proves that a thrilling narrative doesn’t require elaborate sets or a large cast. The movie unfolds primarily in a confined, high-stakes setting: inside a luxurious SUV, with most of …

Being a short horror story author, I was eager to screen First Word on Horror. I had certain expectations going in, but I can say I was taken on a ride I wasn’t prepared for. There is nothing that makes First Word on Horror stop. Like a freight train, it …