Dark Star Films is relasing Bad Girl Boogey proudly, and loudly, just in time for Pride season! The film stars Lisa Fanto (Love, Guns & Levels Ups), Prudence Cassar (Satranic Panic), and Steven Nguyen (Jupiter). The film was directed and co-written by Australian trans-gender filmmaker Alice Maio Mackay (So Vam …
Read More »Danny Boyle’s ‘28 Days Later’ (2002) – Retro Review
We’ve had 20 years and a real viral outbreak under our belts since the release of Danny Boyle’s brilliant 28 Days Later on November 1, 2002. Let’s look back on one of the most well-made horror films of the century thus far… with gratitude that toilet paper and masks were …
Read More »‘Debbie Does Demons’ (2023) Will Possess You – Movie Review
Demons have become one of the more popular subjects in horror over the past seventy years, ranging from dark supernatural possession to gore-laced giallo to comedic spoof. Demons also make great antagonists, as proven in Donald Farmer’s (Shark Exorcist 2015) newest addition to his iconic legacy, Debbie Does Demons. Let’s take …
Read More »Domiziano Cristopharo’s ‘La perdición’ (2021) – Movie Review
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. …
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