Movie Reviews

Ape Canyon is a film that has been on my radar since I first read about it here at PopHorror. I am a fan of conspiracy theories such as Bigfoot AKA Sasquatch. After watching the trailer, I could tell that this film was going to be much more than a …

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) …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Slasher films are perhaps one of horror’s most hallowed subgenres. Since they first rose to mainstream popularity in the 1980s, we’ve seen decades worth of attempts from filmmakers trying to bring masked serial killers back to prominence. Massacre Academy is the newest entry to that long and luxurious laundry list, …

When you’re young, independence itself can be pretty scary. Most kids don’t have to deal with that while being haunted by an evil, wish-granting spirit. Unfortunately, one night after his radio host dad is called in for an overnight shift, young, mute Dylan Jacobs (Ezra Dewey) is planning a spooky …

Yes! It’s another Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray review! The last two VinSyn releases we looked at, Anson Williams’ All-American Murder and Kevin Tenney’s The Cellar, were fantastic and beautiful to look at. This time, we’re looking at Jack Synder’s 1990 film, Fatal Exam, which the restoration company is offering as part …

Growing up before the internet, I would surround myself with horror magazines, reading articles about upcoming movies, interviews with directors, and even where I could buy obscure VHS, DVDs, or t-shirts. Most of the time, I blind bought movies just to see them, build my collection, and appreciate the art. …