Movie Reviews

Movie Review: Luke Sparke’s Sci-fi Action Film ‘Occupation: Rainfall’ (2021)

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When it comes to sci-fi action films, they’re typically hit or miss for me and I’m rarely eager to watch one. Usually, there has to be something that grabs my interest to have the desire to check it out, and with Occupation: Rainfall, it was the killer cast and crew …

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Damian Mc Carthy’s ‘Caveat’ (2020): This Old House Has Rotten Secrets – Movie Review

Growing up, the dark was a common fear for many of us. The idea of something in the shadows, a figure watching us and waiting to attack, was nearly paralyzing. It was the fear of the unknown and what’s hidden there. Perhaps we grew out of it, or perhaps we …

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Michael P. Blevins’ ‘Digging to Death’ (2021) Asks The Question: How Bad Do You Want It? – Movie Review

House hunting can be tiring and endless, but when you find the perfect place, you just want to move in, unpack your boxes, set up the lawn ornaments, and get ready for Halloween. If you’re a regular reader of PopHorror, your home is probably full of horror decorations all year …

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Matt Mercer and Mike Testin’s ‘Dementia Part II’ (2021) Is Modern Midnight Movie Fun – Movie Review

What happens when you mix one cup of The Visit in with a few scoops of Re-Animator and Evil Dead? You get Matt Mercer and Mike Testin’s new film, Dementia Part II! Synopsis for Dementia Part II: When an ex-con takes a job as a handyman for an unstable elderly …

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Movie Review: ‘Deadly Illusions’ (2021) May Cater To The ’50 Shades of Grey’ Fan Club

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I’m a fan of all thing thillers including the over-the-top, sleazy and cheesy, Lifetime ones. Despite some of the things I had heard, the erotic thriller, Deadly Illusions definitely sparked my interest with its trailer and steamy stills. The film was written and directed by Anna Elizabeth James (Emma’s Chance) …

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‘ILL: Final Contagium’ (2020) Shows Us The True Face Of Evil – Movie Review

John Carpenter, David Cronenberg, James Gunn, and Stuart Gordon are the pivotal names that we imagine when we think about body horror films. They go above and beyond with this gross out horror genre that gets under our skin and terrifies us with the unknown. Although they have earned their …

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Paul Shuyler’s ‘Red River Road’ (2021): A Psychological Slow Burn – Movie Review

As any horror fan knows, some tropes have been positively done to death, but every so often, someone comes along with a genuinely fresh take on a familiar theme and blows you away with their unique approach. Red River Road just may be one of those takes. Directed by Paul …

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Harker Jones’ ‘Cole and Collette’ (2018): A Short Film That Kidnaps Our Love For Mystery Thrillers – Movie Review

Mystery thrillers are a great mixture for fans of any genre. Since the dawn of cinema and even before then, people have been reading pulp comics, books, watching TV shows and movies. Even today, a marathon of Law & Order can be the best thing for the soul. We watch …

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Domiziano Cristopharo’s ‘The Obsessed’ (2019): How Far Would You Go For Love? Once You’re Gone, Can You Come Back? – Movie Review

When it comes to love, some of us fall hard, quickly, and in some cases, become attached rapidly. These feelings can be mutual, and sometimes they won’t be shared. It can be hard for celebrities in the public eye who have to carry an image that they’re available for anyone, …

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