Domiziano Cristopharo (Eldorado, read our review here) is a modern-day, extreme horror maestro. We at PopHorror have followed the writer/director/producer/cinematographer’s career for some time now (read our 2017 interview) and are always curious to see what he’s up to next! Cristopharo sends word about his next project, 6 SONGS, an international …
Read More »Eddie Bammeke’s ‘There’s No Such Thing As Zombies’ (2020) – Movie Review
Eddie Bammeke’s film, There’s No Such thing As Zombies, is a 2020 horror comedy about a prescription drug that turns people into zombies. No, not just zoned out sleepwalkers, but actual zombies. There’s No Such Thing As Zombies was directed by Eddie Bammeke (Confusion and the Survivor 2022) from a …
Read More »Tod Browning’s ‘FREAKS’ and the Stormy Skies of Mob Justice
“Freaks” is an abnormal-yet-lovable 1932 American pre-code dramatic horror film directed by Tod Browning, based on Spurs, a 1923 story by Tod Robbins. The film tells the story of a group of circus performers, often referred to as “freaks,” and explores themes of acceptance, solidarity, and the consequences of cruelty. Much …
Read More »‘LAND OF THE DEAD’ (2005) Retro Review – Zombies Evolved
Zombie-themed entertainment is big business in 2020. New indie and mainstream Zombie films are released, seemingly every month. The Walking Dead is in its 10th season on AMC. Shows like I, Zombie, Black Summer, Daybreak, Z Nation permeate our televisions and streaming services. There are graphic novels, video games, books, foreign films like Train To Busan. The …
Read More »Body Horror…Only Lots of Fun! ‘SUITABLE FLESH’ (2023) Review
Sometimes in life (and horror films) legacy is everything. Filmmakers, since the inception of the medium, have tried to make their indelible mark. In the horror realm, and indeed in the HP Lovecraft sub-genre, the late Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator, From Beyond, Dagon) unquestionably left both a mark and a legacy. …
Read More »Lee Moon-young’s ‘The Human Trap’ (2021) – Movie Review
The Human Trap is an upcoming Korean indie horror film directed by Lee Moon-young. It stars Kang Byeol, Kim Ding-ho, Park Yeon-woo, and Kang Seung-hyun. This flick has a lot to offer even if it’s far from perfect. Let’s break down what I loved and what I didn’t. A quick …
Read More »Top 10 Best Uses of Songs in Horror Movies
I’ve been watching and re-watching a lot of horror movies lately. It got me thinking about the times directors have used a song in a film where it made the scene memorable. I mean I’m sure there are movies you have watched that had a song in it and now …
Read More »Shudder Unveils January, 2024 Programming Lineup
If your New Year’s resolution is to watch more horror, then Shudder has you covered! Here’s what’s coming to the great horror streaming service in January 2024! We’ve been looking forward to Destroy All Neighbors, and we also can’t wait to check out Suitable Flesh! Of course, it’s always a …
Read More »Interview With Capstan Guitarist Joseph Mabry On Tour, Wide-Ranging New Music, and More
Capstan is on a mission to keep its listeners guessing. This Orlando, Florida-based band, comprised of Joseph Mabry, Anthony DeMario, Scott Fisher, Andrew Bozymowski, and Harrison Bormann, has always penned tracks that run the gamut, from deathcore and metalcore to soft, heart-gripping melodies reminiscent of Mayday Parade. And its new …
Read More »How Far Is “Too Far?” ‘August Underground’s Penance’ (2007) Blu-ray Review
How far is too far? With August Underground’s Penance, Fred Vogel and his crew pushed the boundaries of cinema as far as anyone had taken them at that point and paved the way for a virtual army of imitators, wannabes, and bastard children of “extreme cinema” in the 16 years …
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