Reviews

Bird Box, the newest Sandra Bullock film exclusively on Netflix, is almost a good film. Almost. It’s so close. There’s a ton of promise, a strong list of actors and actresses, an interesting premise – it has a lot going for it. And it’s almost, almost a good film. But, …

Do you like psychological horror films that have more substance and depth than what is expected? Possum (2018) will have you pondering if you can spy him, deep within… Will you find Possum black as sin? Possum is Matthew Holness’s (also known as spoof horror writer Garth Marenghi) film directorial debut. The …

A lot of people say they want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and move to the country. They want to focus on family and have less stress. These people clearly are not horror fans. We all know that secluded areas are just an invitation …

Looking for a thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat? Are plots full of twist and turns a must? If so, Rust Creek (2019) is a movie that may be right up your alley! Find out if it’s something you should check out in the New Year. Rust Creek …

I am a fan of short stories and films. It’s always amazing to see what people can effectively create in such a short amount of time. I have recently discovered 15 second short films, which astounds me even more. Fifteen seconds?!? Not a lot of time! I had the chance …

There was a time when there were only three major TV channels – ABC, CBS, and NBC – and some really great, barely regulated minor UHF channels. That was the only option to see movies, other than catching them on their first run in the theatre. I used to try …

Christmas Blood is a film I have been looking forward to since first hearing about it several months ago, as Christmas horror films are one of my favorite horror subgenres. The other day, I finally got the opportunity to check out Christmas Blood, and I’ve got to say, I was pretty …

I first heard about the horror anthology Terror Tales when I interviewed Laurene Landon when she mentioned upcoming projects (read that interview here). Other than likely including several stand alone stories of horror – after all, that is what makes an anthology – I had no idea what to expect …

I’ve been following Troy Escamilla’s work (read our interview with him here) since I first started writing for PopHorror, just after he had recently finished his first feature, Party Night.(you can read our review here). It wasn’t long after that I backed his second feature, Stirring (read our review here), on Kickstarter. …

Netflix’s Bird Box (2018), which was based on the eponymous book by Josh Malerman, has a plot that revolves around desperate people covering their eyes and ears to prevent seeing a mysterious thing that, when they do see it, will fill them with the uncontrollable urge to kill themselves. Perhaps Bird …