Retro Reviews

115 years ago Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson wrote a novel about a stoic doctor and an evil alter ego. There's been countless film and media adaptations in the last century all exploring the dynamic between one's good and evil side

Werewolf movies have quite simply become one of the most overpopulated sub-genres in horror. From the teen dramas to the gruesome slashers, you can find a werewolf movie in any style these days. But one of the more overlooked efforts is 1996’s Bad Moon. Released on November 1, the film …

What an honor to be able to write this article celebrating the 45th anniversary of Brian De Palma’s iconic Carrie. I jumped at the opportunity. However, when I realized the responsibility I had to represent the film in a way that would do it justice… well, I was a bit …

It has been twenty years since Bill Paxton’s controversial film, Frailty, was released on November 17, 2001, and since then, the movie has gained quite a following. Since then, there has been a debate on the ending among fans. Some people seem to take the side of mental illness, while …

When it comes to remakes, I’ve already whined about it. As mentioned in my previous article, remakes can either be unnecessary or a rare improvement on the original. Cape Fear is one of the few remakes that is neither a knockoff or an improvement. It’s an entirely different story altogether. …

In many ways, Wes Craven’s The People Under the Stairs is his most overtly political film, but in no way does that subtract from it. Sure, you can find social critiques in A Nightmare on Elm Street or even minutely in Scream, but political madness is less hidden in this …

Stephen King is one of the most popular and prolific authors in our lifetime. There are so many adaptations of his short stories and books out there, especially in recent years. Thinner may be a little less known one, but it is a fun black horror comedy with some thriller moments …

Like zoinks, Thirteen Ghosts is turning 20! To celebrate, PopHorror has compiled a lists of 10 fun facts. Released on October 23, 2001, Thirteen Ghosts is a remake of the 1960 version that goes by the name 13 Ghosts. When Cyrus Kriticos, a rich collector of unique things, dies, he …

Did you know children’s author Roald Dahl hosted a horror anthology series? That’s right! In fact, he actually hosted more than one. However, today we’re looking back at Roald Dahl’s short-lived-yet-neat series, Way Out, from 1961. Wikipedia is not wrong when it says, “Dahl, his face projected in a disconcerting …

There are certain films that stay with you, even decades after you see them, and Michael Tolkin’s (The Player) apocalyptic film The Rapture is one of them for me. Many times in films, the end of the world is thwarted at the last minute as the heroes find a way …