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Two John Carpenter classic films, They Live (1988) and Christine (1983) are returning to theaters this Fall, courtesy of Fathom Events! They Live is celebrating 35 years and Christine is celebrating 40 years, so can you imagine a better time to catch them on the big screen? Where and when …
Read More »Tubi Originals Available Now: ‘PICTURE ME DEAD,’ ‘MEET THE KILLER PARENTS,’ and ‘NO FILTER’
Available now on Tubi TV are three new Tubi original movies: Picture Me Dead, Meet the Killer Parents, and No Filter. Picture Me Dead is directed by Chris Stokes (The Stepmother – 2022) and stars Charles Malik Whitfield (Notorious), Al Sapienza (No Way Out – 2023), and Erica Mena (The …
Read More »Review: Nick Cassavetes’ ‘GOD IS A BULLET’ (2023) – Damn, This Movie is DARK
This probably won’t surprise anyone who knows me, but I’m a bit of a nihilist. I’m not without humor, but I only wear black, let the sound of true crime lull me to sleep, and I’ll never be described as someone who “lights up a room.” But holy crap, even …
Read More »Coming Soon to Theaters: Amy Redford’s ‘WHAT COMES AROUND’
Coming soon to theaters from director Amy Redford is a new psychological thriller (The Guitar): What Comes Around. The film stars Summer Phoenix (The Believer), Grace Van Dien (V for Vengeance), and Kyle Gallner (Smile). What Comes Around Synopsis A young love affair becomes a menacing game of cat and …
Read More »Review – Josh Graves’s ‘LATE CHECKOUT’ (2023): Small Town. Large Body Count…
Say what you will about B-rated horrors, but Indie slashers are a national treasure. If you follow Pophorror on socials, you may have seen the bloody trending trailer for new indie Director Josh Graves’s (The House That Eats Flesh 2023) Late Checkout. The trailer is pretty metal that’s masterly, right …
Read More »Now Available on Video On Demand: Hope Madden’s ‘OBSTACLE CORPSE’
Now available on VOD from Glass House Distribution and director Hope Madden (Godspeed) is a new horror film: Obstacle Corpse. Here’s a look at the official poster art! Obstacle Corpse Synopsis A teen out to prove herself to her dad stumbles into the world’s most terrifying obstacle course. The film …
Read More »‘Circus at Devil’s Landing’ by Debra Castaneda – Book Review
Why You Should Be Reading Debra Castaneda Debra Castaneda is an award-winning horror and dark fiction writer from California. She has previously worked in TV and radio as a journalist. This experience is put to good use in her current career as one of my personal go-to authors. Her voice …
Read More »‘CHUCKY’ Sequels 4 – 7 Collector’s Edition 4K UHD + Blu-rays Coming Soon
“Hi, I’m Chucky, wanna play?” If you’re a Child’s Play fanatic, rejoice! The folks at Scream Factory are bringing you films 4, 5, 6, and 7 from the venerable killer doll series, and each release is loaded with special features. Check it out! From The Scream Factory Press Release EVIL …
Read More »David Nutter’s ‘Disturbing Behavior’ (1998) Turns 25 – Retro Review
The 1990s were a roller coaster of a time for the horror genre. From the lackluster franchise sequels in the early 90s to the reinvigoration of the craft through Wes Craven’s Scream in 1996, the decade went out with a bevy of underrated entries. One of the greatest forgotten gems of …
Read More »Oh Look! Another Glorious Anniversary! Kenny Ortega’s ‘HOCUS POCUS’ (1993) Turns 30
Amok, amok, amok, amok! Let’s take a ‘amok’ at the Halloween cult classic, Hocus Pocus (1993). Hocus Pocus was released in theatres on July 16, 1993. It was directed by Kenny Ortega and was written by Mick Garris and David Kischner. The film stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, Kathy …
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