Vision Film’s Nation’s Fire is a bit of mixed bag for me. Its heart is in the right place with what it wanted to do, but I felt that the finished product just wasn’t all that great. The acting was there with Bruce Dern (The ‘Burbs 1989) and Krista Grotte …
Read More »Vinegar Syndrome’s ‘Hell Riders’ (1984) 2k Restoration Blu-ray Review
It’s Vinegar Syndrome time again! For March/April 2020, we were a bit spoiled, getting 4 separate Blu-rays to review from the film restoration company. We started with a review of Vin Syn’s Deadline (1980) 2k restoration DVD/Blu-ray (you can read that review here), and now we’re here with a look …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Butt Boy’ (2020) Is Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before
Whoo boy, what did I just watch? I’m not quite sure if I’ve ever seen a movie like this, but I gotta say, I actually enjoyed every single minute of it. When my editor first asked if I wanted to review anything, she showed me the trailer for Butt Boy …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘We Summon the Darkness’ (2020) is Dark, Sexy, and Cleverly Twisted
Although I’m an essential employee, I’ve still been indulging in as many movies and books as I can to escape from the current reality we are living in. It’s crazy out there, folks but art saves lives. One of my recent favorites is We Summon the Darkness, which took me …
Read More »‘The First Power’ (1990): When Horror Meets Religion – Retro Review
Something special happens when you mix horror and religion. The things we fear mix magically with the tenets of faith because both are steeped in the mysteries of the unknown. The Exorcist (1973) was one of the earliest films that scared the ever loving bejeezus out of me. It shook …
Read More »Michael Reich’s ‘She’s Allergic To Cats’ (2020) Is An Insane Ride – Movie Review
I’ve never done acid, but I imagine the experience must be something akin to watching Michael Reich’s (Video Town 2013) hallucinatory film, She’s Allergic to Cats. The film stars Mike Pinkney (Video Town 2013), Sonja Kinski (Dark Hearts 2014), Flula Borg (Pitch Perfect 2 2015), and Mike Daze (I Love …
Read More »‘Straight Edge Kegger’ (2019) – A Mosh Pit Film Review
I enjoy nothing more than discovering an awesome new indie horror film. There are certain filmmakers that can really speak to you through their story/script. Jason Zink is, without a doubt, one of those filmmakers. I am excited to tell you all why I fancied his film, Straight Edge Kegger. …
Read More »Patrick Lussier and Todd Farmer’s ‘Trick’ (2019) Movie Review
When I first heard about Patrick Lussier and Todd Farmer’s latest collaboration, Trick (2019 – read another PopHorror writer’s thoughts here), I was tremendously excited. I have been a fan of Lussier since Dracula 2000 (which I have fond memories of watching with my older sister on VHS) and of …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Other Lamb’ (2019) is An Unsettling Slow Burn That Delivers Big!
For the last year, I’ve enjoyed everything that IFC Midnight has put out. After seeing the trailer for The Other Lamb, I was hooked it instantly. I love cult films and couldn’t wait to check out this one. This is award-winning Polish director Ma?gorzata Szumowska’s English language debut. The film …
Read More »Looking Back On ‘The Changeling’ (1980) Retro Movie Review
George C. Scott’s hidden ghost story, The Changeling, is a timeless classic that has inspired many filmmakers since its release on March 28, 1980, including the present horror master Guillermo del Toro. Martin Scorsese called The Changeling “one of my favorite horror films of all time.” Director Peter Medak, who …
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