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The Retreat is a brand new horror film written and directed by Bruce Wemple (Monstrous 2020). The film stars Grant Schumacher (Whelm 2019) and Dylan Grunn (Left Hand 2018). The Retreat is now available on DVD and digital. Synopsis: Set in the Adirondack High Peaks of Upstate New York, two …
Read More »BITS 2020 Movie Review: ‘Shall We Play?’ (2020)
Technology has changed the world in many ways, and we have learned how to adapt to these changes. Horror films had to make changes to keep current with cell phones, websites, social medias, as well. I am always interested to see how filmmakers include modern technology into films. The creators …
Read More »BITS 2020: ‘Bloodthirsty’ – More Than A Mouthful Movie Review
The best kind of screener to review for any reason is one you’ve never heard of before. You have no preconceived notions about what you’re walking into, so you don’t judge it in any way before you watch it. You don’t think, “Oh, I’m not a big fan of ghost …
Read More »Blood in the Snow Film Festival 2020 Review: ‘Come True’ Is Nightmare Fuel At Its Best
The Blood in the Snow Film Festival is one of my favorite festivals out there, and I always look forward to covering it. First up is the sci-fi thriller, Come True. This one had me shaken to my core. I’ve always wanted to know what it would be like to …
Read More »Chucky Bleeds!?! 30 Years Of ‘Child’s Play 2’ (1990) – Retro Review
Child’s Play 2 is a monumental horror sequel. It takes everything great from the first film and takes it into overdrive. The story connects both films flawlessly by showing how obsessed Chucky is with Andy. The film was released on November 9, 1990. Directed by John Lafia (Man’s Best Friend …
Read More »BITS 2020 Review: ‘Funny Frights’ Shorts
When given the option, I don’t often seek out funny horror films, but this time, I went ahead and gave the Blood In The Snow 2020 horror short block, Funny Frights, a shot to review. I’m so happy I did! Eat Your Carrots It’s a multimedia film, directed by Jack …
Read More »Anthology Flashback #7: ‘The Veil,’ Karloff’s Unaired 1958 TV Series
Quite often in the world of television, opportunities are missed, seemingly for no good reason at all. When searching for examples of this, look no further than the horror/suspense anthology, The Veil. Why did it never officially air on television? The series had a lot going for it, including having …
Read More »Paula Guran’s ‘The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy And Horror’ Book Review
You can’t swing a dead cat around here without hitting a PopHorror writer who loves short stories. We’ll take them in any form—filmed, animated, written or even spoken. Sharp little chunks of emotion, whether dramatic, funny, terrifying, obscure, or creepy, are what some we horror fans love the most. Are …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Dark and the Wicked’ (2020) Is A Haunting, Nightmare-Fueled Experience
The upcoming horror feature, The Dark and the Wicked was a wild and nightmare fueled ride. This film was written and directed by Bryan Bertino. The cast includes Marin Ireland, Michael Abbott Jr., Julie Oliver-Touchstone, and Xander Berkeley. Synopsis for The Dark and the Wicked On a secluded farm, a man …
Read More »Blood in the Snow Film Festival 2020 Review: BJ Verot’s ‘The Return’
I had the privilege of checking out the new sci-fi paranormal horror thriller, The Return, for the 2020 Blood in the Snow Film Festival. This film was directed by BJ Verot as well as co-written by himself and Ken Janssens. It stars Richard Harmon (Puppet Killer 2019 – read our …
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