I am wrapping up my last film for the Fantasia International Film Festival with Most Beautiful Island. This film was shown on July 22nd and is a drama thriller. Did my last film for the festival live up to the hype of the rest of the amazing films I watched? …
Read More »The Amityville Horror: The Murders and the Myth 38 Years Later
On July 27, 1979, The Amityville Horror was unleashed onto the world. Much hype was involved leading up the movie’s release, due to the fact that the story of Amityville was based on true events! Whether you believe this or not, The Amityville Horror remains a terrifying film that has …
Read More »Fantasia 2017 Festival: ’68 Kill” An Intoxicating Journey Through Hell and Back
The thrilling new crime comedy, 68 Kill, was shown at the Fantasia International Film Festival on July 29th and PopHorror had the opportunity to check it out. Ever since its premiere at the SXSW Festival a few months back, people have been talking about this exciting and thrilling experience unlike any …
Read More »‘The Lost Boys’ Turns 30! – Retro Review
“Sleep all day, party all night. Never grow old, never die. It’s fun to be a vampire!” Today marks the 30th Anniversary for The Lost Boys, a film that truly perfected and paved the way for the sexy vampire craze! (Synopsis provided by IMDb.com): After moving to a new town, …
Read More »SINISTER SUMMER SINEMA: A Delightfully Devilish Triple Thre- Uh, Feature!
Here we are again, dead set in the middle of a glorious sun filled summer. Barbecues are burning, kids are being loud, people are blowing stuff up… But what do we do at night? While some might take solace around a campfire, roasting a hot dog and enjoying a beer, …
Read More »Fantasia 2017 Review: ‘Tragedy Girls’ A Delightfully Brilliant Twist on the Slasher Genre
Slasher films often are played out with no originality. So when a modern day one comes a long with a brilliant twist, you can’t help but sink your teeth into it and hope it will be worth your time. Tragedy Girls was shown at the Fantasia International Film Festival on …
Read More »WTF! (2017) Movie Review
I can honestly say that if I survived a forest-related horror movie scenario once, you wouldn’t catch me at a cabin in the woods for the rest of my life. So what happens when a final girl goes on a graduation trip with her friends in the new horror film …
Read More »Del Playa (2017) Movie Review
Calling Shaun Hart’s latest film, Del Playa, controversial would probably be a bit of an understatement. Del Playa bears a striking resemblance to 2014’s awful Isla Vista killings, as they both center around a killer who was scorned by females. Before we get to my thoughts on the film, here’s the official summary …
Read More »Looking Into Classic Vampire Movies: Part Two – ‘Lifeforce’ (1985)
“IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE, THE TERROR BEGINS.” In our second part of the three part look into classic vampire movies (part one is here while part three is here), PopHorror is taking a look back at Lifeforce, an ’80s cinematic sci-fi horror with elements of romance, action and mystery, and is …
Read More »Creepshow (1982): Romero, King and Savini’s Stylish Revenge Stories – Retro Review
Revenge is a tried and true theme in the arts, and horror cinema is no exception. Enter the world of Creepshow (1982). Written by Stephen King, directed by George A. Romero, and with practical effects by Tom Savini, Creepshow illustrates what can happen when horror icons unite. Seriously, a team like …
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