One of the cool things I get to do here at PopHorror is review films. I try to watch films that haven’t been on my radar and I go into them blind. I enjoy the mystery of watching a new film with no expectations and sometimes I get surprised by …
Read More »Darth Vader: The Enigmatic Evolution of Cinema’s Greatest Villain
It’s been said that you can judge the quality of a story by its villain. Well, ladies and gentlemen, let’s talk about the Star Wars universe and the man who made the dark side look so relatable. Darth Vader, the Sith Lord extraordinaire, is, without a shadow of a doubt, …
Read More »Trailer: Horror Icons Assemble For Michael Leavy’s ‘STREAM’
An army of horror icons is assembling for Michael Leavy’s upcoming horror film, Stream. and we are all for it, of course! The unbelievably stacked cast includes terror royalty like Jeffrey Combs, Dee Wallace, and Tony Todd starring alongside scream queens Danielle Harris and Felissa Rose and other horror mainstays …
Read More »Interview With Sandy King, Producer Of ‘John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams’
Peacock’s new true crime show, John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams, isn’t your usual run-of-the mill show. It seems like the world, the United States especially, is becoming more and more enthralled with serial killers and actual atrocities that there’s a new docuseries, documentary or mini-series popping up regularly. What sets Suburban …
Read More »Interview With Director John Harrison For ‘Creepshow’ TV Series
Horror fans can rejoice as the fourth season of the fan favorite Shudder series, Creepshow, just dropped on the streaming service. Taking its cue from the beloved George A. Romero 1982 movie of the same name, the Creepshow series spins haunting tales and drops gallons of blood while hosting a …
Read More »“I Think We Just Picked Up Dracula”-The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Turns 49!
Beginning with John Larroquette’s ominous intoning of the set-up (for which, according to him, he was paid the princely sum of one joint), followed by those iconic camera noises, and culminating with a crazed Sally (Marilyn Burns) completely destroyed mentally and physically, giggling in the back of a speeding pick-up …
Read More »‘HOUSE OF THE DEAD’ (2003) – A Nostalgic Romp On Its 20th Anniversary
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to dust off those old DVDs, and PlayStation 2’s, because we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of a cult classic – House of the Dead! The film was directed by the infamous Uwe Boll and unleashed upon the world in 2003. It was a time of …
Read More »Scream Until You Like It! ‘GHOULIES II’ (1987) Blu-ray Review
Was it really 36 years ago?!? Holy shit, do I feel old! Yes, 36 years ago, Charles Band’s Empire Pictures unleashed a second entry into the little demon franchise. With his father Albert (Dracula’s Dog) directing, and the triumvirate of Charlie Dolan, Luca Bercovici (director of Ghoulies) and Dennis Paoli …
Read More »Surreal, Freaky and Engaging – ‘DIVINITY’ (2023) Movie Review
I’m going to start with this: if you’re checking out Divinity, please keep an open mind. And don’t let that opening statement scare you off either. Or, maybe do, because if that statement would put you off from seeing a film, you wouldn’t enjoy it anyway. Divinity Synopsis In an …
Read More »‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ (1993) Celebrates 30 Years
It is hard to believe that it has been 30 years since The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) was released. This cult classic has lured audiences over the years with its dark imagery and enchanting melodies. Let’s indulge in some nostalgia for this Halloween and Christmas favorite. The Nightmare Before Christmas was …
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