I have been waiting to review this movie for what feels like forever. Sure, it’s only been about a year since I’ve known about the existence of Chad Ridgely’s (our interview) feature film directorial debut, Self Isolated, but as soon as I’d heard about it, I was chomping at the …
Read More »Take a Boat Ride Back To Martin Scorsese’s ‘Cape Fear’ (1991) – Retro Review
When it comes to remakes, I’ve already whined about it. As mentioned in my previous article, remakes can either be unnecessary or a rare improvement on the original. Cape Fear is one of the few remakes that is neither a knockoff or an improvement. It’s an entirely different story altogether. …
Read More »Lindsay Thomas Robinson’s ‘Central Dental’ Is A Scathing Commentary on the US Heathcare System – Movie Review
Ah, the dentist. As far as medical professionals go, this is the one that many people fear the most. But the fear is more that just the physical pain of having a tooth fixed… it also comes when you get presented with a massive bill. In America, if you have …
Read More »Bobby Easley’s ‘HP Lovecraft’s Witch House’ – Movie Review
There’s a rich history behind the Historic Hannah House Mansion. Located in Indianapolis, the 24 room behemoth of a house was built in 1858 and has a rumored past of being a stop on the Underground Railroad, a place that saw the deaths of numerous ex-slaves that were quickly buried …
Read More »Shudder Review: Martin Wilson’s Thriller Adventure ‘Great White’ (2021)
I typically love nature versus humans type of films, so I was eager to check out RLJE Films and Shudder’s new horror feature, Great White. I don’t think any shark film compares to Jaws, but there are quite a few out there that are worth a watch. Written by Michael …
Read More »Celebrating ‘The People Under the Stairs’ (1991), Wes Craven’s Most Political Film – Retro Review
In many ways, Wes Craven’s The People Under the Stairs is his most overtly political film, but in no way does that subtract from it. Sure, you can find social critiques in A Nightmare on Elm Street or even minutely in Scream, but political madness is less hidden in this …
Read More »‘The Science of Serial Killers’ By Meg Hafdahl And Kelly Florence – Book Review
The Science of Serial Killers is the latest book release from authors Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence. I am not only a fan of these authors, but I am also a fan of true crime. So when I was asked to read and review this book, I was more than …
Read More »Tom Holland’s ‘Thinner’ (1996) Turns 25 – Retro Review
Stephen King is one of the most popular and prolific authors in our lifetime. There are so many adaptations of his short stories and books out there, especially in recent years. Thinner may be a little less known one, but it is a fun black horror comedy with some thriller moments …
Read More »Jacob Gentry’s ‘Broadcast Signal Intrusion’ (2021) Is Long On Style But Falls Short On Story – Movie Review
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a tech savvy person. I feel pretty fortunate every day when my computer boots up without an error message. But that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate a good computer movie, and the idea behind director Jacob Gentry’s (The Signal) new film, …
Read More »Ten Fun Facts About Steve Beck’s ‘Thir13en Ghosts’ (2001)
Like zoinks, Thirteen Ghosts is turning 20! To celebrate, PopHorror has compiled a lists of 10 fun facts. Released on October 23, 2001, Thirteen Ghosts is a remake of the 1960 version that goes by the name 13 Ghosts. When Cyrus Kriticos, a rich collector of unique things, dies, he …
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