When it comes to overt body horror and pushing the limits of cinema and the psyche, Domiziano Cristopharo is without a doubt the go-to guy for all such things. Coming into La perdición, I had no idea what to expect, and boy was I surprised. Let me just say up …
Read More »‘THIS IS THE END’ (2013) Turns 10! – Ten Fun Facts
The spectacular Apocalyptic comedy This Is The End turned 10 this month. To celebrate PopHorror compiled a list of fun facts! This Is The End is honestly in my top five movies I’d bring with me if I was stuck on an island somewhere. This Hilarious comedy stars an A-List …
Read More »M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘THE HAPPENING’ (2008) Turns 15! – Fun Facts
The Happening turned 15 this month. To celebrate PopHorror compiled a list of fun facts! The Happening follows the story of science teacher Elliot Moore (Mark Wahlberg), his wife Alma (Zooey Deschanel) and his colleague Julian (John Leguizamo) as they try to elude the invisible killer in Pennsylvania’s farmland. Soon it …
Read More »Dystopian Horror Tale ‘Winter’s Myths’ By Gage Greenwood – Book Review
I’m always looking for something new to read. I’m admittedly a bit particular when it comes to choosing something, though. Maybe it’s because I work in a library and have a ton of books at my disposal to try. Or maybe it’s because I’m picky AF. Who knows. But I …
Read More »BJ McDonnell’s ‘Hatchet III’ (2013) Turns 10: Some Legends Never Die – Retro Review
Some ideas just work. Especially when you have Kane Hodder onboard. Ten years after the release of Director BJ McDonnell’s Hatchet III, the film is still a gift to horror fans with a successful formula of thrills, gore, and comedy. “I should have gone on the swamp tour.” – Drunken Prisoner Let’s …
Read More »‘PSYCHO 2’ (1983) Turns 40 – Retro Review
Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 masterpiece Psycho is often considered by fans as the ultimate horror movie. From the depth of the character study to the birth of the slasher film, Psycho has been given more accolades than nearly any other genre movie. But most horror classics get a sequel, even if …
Read More »Watch Out For Heidi!: ‘MAD HEIDI’ (2023) – Film Review
Grindhouse is a particularly interesting sub-set of the horror and exploitation genres. It has to have this strangely gleeful low-budget sleaze about it, while making for an eye-catching film viewing. Many films, like Grindhouse, try to nail the exploitation vibe, but there are more imitators than films that reach it. …
Read More »‘DEVISER’ (2023): A Magnum Opus of Humanity – Podcast Review
Some things should always be sacred. For context, I’m speaking of listening to your favorite part of a song or album, important dialogue in a movie, or your favorite scene from Evil Dead Rise. But try and get your children to share your beliefs! Some things you just don’t talk …
Read More »‘THE X-FILES: FIGHT THE FUTURE’ (1998) – 25 Years Later – Retro Review
The X-Files: Fight the Future (1998) is turning 25 this month, which reminded me of just how freaking exciting and rare it was to have a big screen bridge to tide you over between epic seasons of one of the most ground-breaking shows in television history. It was the kind …
Read More »‘Jurassic Park’ (1993): Why You Still Love It Today – Retro Review
In case you’ve been trapped in amber for millions of years, you’ve heard about Jurassic Park, a science fiction adventure film released 30 years ago on June 11, 1993, directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the novel of the same name by Michael Crichton. Star Jeff Goldblum said of …
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