Movie Reviews

Don’t Forget To Put On A ‘Happy Face’ (2020) Movie Review

Happy Face is a new Canadian movie directed by Alexandre Franchi (The Wild Hunt 2009) and stars Robin L’Houmeau (Goddess of the Fireflies 2020) and Debbie Lynch-White (Windex 2017). Film Synopsis: Estranged from his manipulative cancer-stricken mother, Stan, a quixotic 19-year-old, dons a disguise and joins a therapy workshop for disfigured patients …

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Sophisticated Vampire: Mickey Reece’s ‘Climate Of The Hunter’ (2020) Movie Review

Climate Of The Hunter is a new horror film directed by Mickey Reece (Mono 2017) and stars Ginger Gilmartin (Fingerprints 2006). Film Synopsis: Two sisters, Alma and Elizabeth, along with a dog who’s described as a “philosopher,” have come to Alma’s remote house to reconnect with Wesley after twenty years. Alma is …

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Rod Serling’s ‘Night Gallery’ Turns 50

There hasn’t been anyone like Rod Serling, who passed away in 1975. He was a visionary maverick who bent the ear of the network, and they in turn bent a knee to him regarding the brilliantly progressive yet timeless television he gave them, offering them science fiction and horror laced …

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Masterpiece: Reine Swart’s ‘Heks (The Hex)’ (2020) Movie Review

Heks (The Hex) is a brand new South African horror film written and directed by Reine Swart (Triggered 2020). Swart is making her directorial feature film debut. Heks also stars Coco Lloyd (Trypophobia 2019). Film Synopsis: A grieving British woman unravels her murdered mother’s secrets connected to a South African witch doctor’s curse. …

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Hack ‘N’ Slash: Ryan McGonagle’s ‘Black Pumpkin (2020) Movie Review

Black Pumpkin is a new horror film written and directed by Ryan McGonagle (Legend of Fall Creek 2021). The movie stars Kamilla Alnes (American Horror Story TV series). [ads1= Film Synopsis: On October 31, 2018, two preteens in a small town accidentally awaken an evil that has lain dormant for …

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‘A Creepshow Holiday Special’ (2020) – Movie Review

Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re still not in the holiday spirit, I have the perfect remedy for you! A Creepshow Holiday Special is now streaming on Shudder and is the perfect mix of horror, comedy, and a splash of Christmas cheer. This holiday special was written …

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Darren Berry’s ‘Paintball Massacre’ (2020) Movie Review

Paintball Massacre is new horror film directed by Darren Berry (Ten Dead Men 2008) and written by Chris Regan (London Heist 2017). The film stars Katy Brand (Walking on Sunshine 2014). Film Synopsis: Old school friends go on a paintball trip, miles away from civilization. Things go horribly wrong when they discover …

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Santa Claus Is Coming To Town: ‘Slayed’ (2020) Movie Review

It’s once again time for some holiday horror, PopHorror fam! For this installment, we have the Terror Films’ Christmas slasher, Slayed, from the folks over at Code 3 Films. You may remember them from our reviews of Massacre On Aisle 12 (2016 – read the review here) and 6:66PM (2017 …

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