Turn down the lights, light a few candles and transport yourself into the mind of Edgar Allen Poe with Raven’s Crypt’s A Collection of Edgar Allen Poe’s Haunting Tales on vinyl. A Collection of Edgar Allen Poe’s Haunting Tales brings together four of his works: The Tell-Tale Heart (15:46), The …
Read More »Nimród Antal’s ‘PREDATORS’ (2010) – Retro Review
In the summer of 1987 we were introduced to one of the most iconic villains in film: extraterrestrials that were strategic, ritualistic trophy hunters given the name ‘Predator.’ The film of the same name is considered by many to be the ultimate action movie of the 80s. It has an …
Read More »Matt Cloude’s ‘COFFINTOOTH’ (2024) – Movie Review
I’ve got a huge soft spot for slasher films, but I especially love indie slashers. I love that they take the subgenre back to its raw low budget origins. The latest indie slasher to arise is Coffintooth. Read on for my thoughts on the film. Synopsis A madman known as …
Read More »Great Scott! 40 Years of ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ (1985)
In 1980, director Robert Zemeckis (Death Becomes Her – 1992) and writer Bob Gale (Bordello of Blood – 1996) teamed up to make a fun science fiction movie involving time travel. Only problem was, raunchy comedy was in at the time. Films such as The Hollywood Knights, Animal House, Meatballs, …
Read More »‘Day of the Dead’ (1985): Revisiting A Romero Classic
As a kid, George A. Romero was instrumental in cultivating my love of horror. Dawn of the Dead (1978) was the first zombie film I ever watched. It was also among the first VHS tapes I ever owned: a double VHS at that! Zombies were niche back in the ’80s. …
Read More »William Castle’s ’13 GHOSTS’ (1960) – Retro Review
William Castle‘s 13 Ghosts is a far reach from its remake. We all remember the scary ghosts, such as “The Juggernaut”, but there is a whole idea behind it. When 13 Ghosts was remade, it had to hold the level of scariness for modern times. That doesn’t mean they had …
Read More »Thoughts On Nickel City Comic Con 2025 – Event Review
I attended the recent Nickel City Comic Con in Buffalo, NY, which ran from June 27th – 29th, 2025. What’s it all about? “Nickel City Comic Con is Buffalo’s ultimate three-day celebration of comics, cosplay, and all things pop culture! Held annually at the Buffalo Convention Center in the heart of downtown …
Read More »‘SCARY MOVIE’ (2000) Turns 25! – Retro Review
Back before parody films went overboard with the ridiculous-ness, Scary Movie perfectly combined hilarity and horror movie references. PopHorror celebrates the 25th anniversary for one of the best horror parodies ever made! (Synopsis provided by IMDb.com): A year after disposing of the body of a man they accidentally killed, a …
Read More »Jen and Sylvia Soska’s ‘FESTIVAL OF THE LIVING DEAD’ (2024) – Movie Review
I have said this before, but I am not a fan of most Tubi originals. However, they have started to figure themselves out. I can say I am more of a fan as time goes by. The Soska Sisters are icons in the horror community, and they have delivered gold …
Read More »James Villeneuve’s ‘PINS AND NEEDLES’ (2024) – Movie Review
Pins and Needles is a surprisingly gripping thriller that blends medical horror with the classic cat-and-mouse formula in a way that feels both fresh and terrifyingly plausible. It’s one of those movies that sneaks up on you—what starts off feeling like a slow burn quickly spirals into a high-stakes nightmare …
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