Not every thriller needs to move at one hundred miles an hour to still work, and that was certainly the case with Max Strand’s (Freshman) new film, Goodbye Honey. Despite its more relaxed pace, it still manages to make for a tense ride. Synopsis: Dawn, a truck driver, pulls into …
Read More »’40uR’ (2021) Short Film Review: Witchcraft Horror with Heart
Aside from an irresistible desire to create, true indie artists orchestrate their own opportunities to experiment with their craft. Actor Charles Chudabala (Irrational Fear 2017 – read our review here) did exactly this not long ago with his directorial debut, Nightshade (2019 – read our review here). Returning to the …
Read More »‘The Craft’ (1996): Still Casting Its Spell 25 Years Later – Retro Review
The Craft may not be what one envisions when we hear the words “classic film,” but in my heart and in many others, this movie is definitely deserving of the title. I remember watching it in the theatre when it released on May 3, 1996, and in fact, I saw …
Read More »Movie Review: Patrick Robert Young and Powell Robinson’s ‘Threshold’ (2021) Gets What It Gives
Admittedly, Threshold has an interesting technical concept as a horror/thriller combined with a road trip mumblecore/indie drama, improvised by the two leads and shot on two iPhones. It’s always impressive to see such moxie and go-get-’em spirit in filmmakers—to take the low-fi, low-budget route with high concepts for the time …
Read More »Anson Williams’ ‘All-American Murder (1991) Vinegar Syndrome 2k Restoration Blu-ray Review
I’ve been so looking forward to getting the All-American Murder 2k restoration Blu-ray release in the mail. Christopher Walken and bloody deaths? Sign me up! From the Vinegar Syndrome All-American Murder page: This special limited edition embossed slipcover (designed by Ralf Krause) is limited to 4,000 units and is only available here at …
Read More »Kevin Tenney’s ‘The Cellar’ (1989): Vinegar Syndrome 2K Restoration Blu-ray Review
We’re back with another Vinegar Syndrome release review! Today, we’re talking about Kevin Tenney’s 1989 film, The Cellar, which was blessed with a 2K restoration from the film preservation and distribution company. Synopsis: A young boy finds an ancient Comanche monster spirit in the basement of his home. His parents …
Read More »Fantaspoa 2021 Film Review – Cristian Ponce’s ‘The History of the Occult’ (2020)
One of my favorite things I get to do here at PopHorror is review films for film festivals, and one of the best things about that is I get to see films I wouldn’t normally pick or have an opportunity to view. I picked The History of the Occult from Fantaspoa …
Read More »‘Fearful Symmetry: Vol. 1’ By Devon Carey – Book Review
I recently had the chance to read Author Devon Carey’s debut novel, Fearful Symmetry: Vol 1, an anthology of tales told at the insistence of the demon spawn, Gabriel Cross. Yes, an actual demon was called forth from Hell to produce these stories. I’m still not sure if this was …
Read More »‘Paulo Coelho’s Best Story’ (2015): A Dark Inspirational Journey to Greatness – Movie Review
Many people form a dream for themselves at a young age, but few ever achieve their fantasy as a reality. Plagued by cynics and naysayers, too many of us allow doubt to take hold as we gradually lose sight of our dreams and aspirations. As a result, we succumb to …
Read More »‘Bayou Whispers’ (2021) By R. B. Wood – Book Review
Books can take readers anywhere in the world and sometimes even to other worlds. I’ve always wanted to go to New Orleans. With the world right now as it is, that is not really possible. But Bayou Whispers by R.B. Wood took me to the New Orleans that I have …
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