Reviews

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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Sweet Revenge: Stephen Durham’s ‘Army Of One’ (2020) Movie Review

Army of One is a brand new film directed by Stephen Durham (God’s Country 2021) and stars Ellen Hollman (The Matrix 4 2021). Film Synopsis: Out hiking, Special Forces Brenner Baker and her husband stumble upon an illegal drug compound. The drug dealers capture them, kill her husband, and leave her for …

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How Much Do You Know About ‘Wolf Creek’ (2005)?

Wolf Creek turns 15 on December 25, 2020… because nothing says “Merry Christmas” like some crazy guy trying to kill you in the outback of Australia. Wolf Creek follows backpacking friends Liz (Cassandra Magrath: Shock Jock 2002, Blue Heelers 2002). Kristy (Kestie Morassi: Wilfred 2010, Darkness Falls 2003), and Ben …

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Spider, Man: 65 Years of ‘Tarantula!’ (1955) – Retro Review

I am absolutely terrified of spiders. But, I absolutely love Tarantula! (1955), which initially premiered in Philadelphia on November 4, 1955. This classic sci-fi film was directed by, Jack Arnold (The Creature From the Black Lagoon 1954) and starred John Agar (Revenge of the Creature 1955). Although the film was released by …

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“This Is Absolutely Fascinating…” A Look At Tony Zarrindast’s ‘Werewolf’ (1996)

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With the name Werewolf, you’d think Tony Zarrindast’s 1996 film would be the mother of all werewolf stories. Well, it did make quite a litter for itself. How I Met The Beast and Why You Should Meet It, Too Like the vast majority of folks, I first experienced Werewolf through Mystery …

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Friends ‘Till The End: ‘Here On Out’ (2020) Movie Review

Here On Out is a new horror film written and directed by Matias Breuer (Three Cigs 2014) and Liam Hall (Stay & Run 2016). The film stars Nicole Brydon Bloom (A Small Family Affair 2020), Austin Larkin (The 45th Annual Model United Nations All-Star All-School Conference), and newcomer Claire Lord. Film Synopsis: …

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Laugh ‘Till You Die: ‘Beast Mode’ (2020) Movie Review

Beast Mode is a new horror film directed by Chris W. Freeman (Evil Takes Root 2020) and Spain Willingham (First World Problems 2012). The film stars C. Thomas Howell (The Outsiders 1983). Film Synopsis: The 80s throwback horror tells the story of a has-been Hollywood producer, who after accidentally killing his lead …

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