Movie Reviews

Pat Mills’ ‘The Retreat’ (2021): Wilderness Survival – Movie Review

If you’re looking for the perfect Pride Month-friendly horror flick to add to your watchlist, it may be worth taking a look at The Retreat. Brought to you by director Pat Mills (Strays TV series), it’s a gore-soaked slasher picture that places a lesbian couple at the center of the …

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Randall M. Badat’s ‘Surf II: The End Of The Trilogy’ (1983) Vinegar Syndrome 2k Restoration Blu-Ray Review

I was so excited when I opened my Vinegar Syndrome review package and found a 2k restoration Blu-ray of Randall M. Badat’s cult film, Surf II: The End Of The Trilogy. Gnarly! Despite this being the filmmaker’s only time in the director’s chair, he managed to pull together a story …

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Dustin Ferguson’s ‘Rattlers 2’ (2021): 45 Years Later, The Snakes Are Back – Movie Review

Back in 1976, a film called Rattlers was released. Directed by John McCauley, this “science bastardizes nature” film told the story of a group of ticked off, mutated rattlesnakes that were genetically altered after a hushed up chemical spill at the fault of the Army. Forty-five years later, a resurgence …

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Domiziano Cristopharo’s ‘Blue Sunset’: A Dark And Disturbing Online Journey – Movie Review

I remember back in the ’90s when the term “cyberpunk” was everywhere. It was a description of what the future would hold for us in this brave new world. The possibilities were endless on what exactly we could do or even see. At a young age, my focus was on …

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Blu-Ray Review (2021): Justin G. Dyck’s ‘Anything For Jackson’ Is Disturbingly Brilliant

Justin G. Dyck's Anything For Jackson

The last time I checked out this film was for 2020’s Nightstream Film Festival and I remember it blowing me away. Justin G. Dyck’s Anything For Jackson (check out our reviews here and here) still stands strong among many other supernatural films, especially new release ones. It was directed by Justin G. Dyck (Christmas …

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

occupational: rainfall

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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