Jordan Peele, the American filmmaker, actor, and comedian, said this in an interview with Entertainment Weekly in 2017, following the release of his directorial debut Get Out. “The horror genre is a perfect tool for exploring social commentary because it’s such a primal, visceral genre. It taps into our deepest …
Read More »Available Now on Blu-ray and VOD: ‘Underneath: An Anthology of Terror’
Available now on Blu-ray and VOD from Darkside Releasing is a new horror anthology: Underneath: An Anthology of Terror. The film is directed by John Nicol (Channel Zero), Andre Becker (Secret Santa), and Cory Ivanchuk (Glimpse) and stars Brent Baird (Seeking Oblivion), Nicholas Koy Santillo (Experience Machine), Andrew Baptiste (Bloodslinger). …
Read More »MVD Entertainment Group Announces ‘SWAMP THING’ (1982) 4K Remastered
MVD Entertainment Group is excited to announce the release of Wes Craven’s 1982 DC Comic superhero film Swamp Thing – restored and remastered in 4K Ultra HD format. Swamp Thing (1982) Synopsis Released theatrically in 1982 and featuring a supporting cast that includes David Hess (The Last House on the …
Read More »16 Character Deaths We Never Saw Coming in Horror Films
I had been watching some clips lately and it made me think about how many deaths we didn’t see coming in horror films, be it a shocking discussion to kill the supposed “final girl” off, or if it was a character we thought for sure would survive. With that in …
Read More »Feature Film, ‘INNER CHILD,’ Child Now Live on IndieGogo!
The @thehorrorgallery Instagram account shared this super nifty and interesting crowdfunding campaign for a feature film called ‘Inner Child‘. https://youtu.be/P5xxzmNVKzc The story of ‘Inner Child‘ is based on a novella and a short screenplay of the same name from Natalie Rodriguez. The short film screenplay version of ‘Inner Child‘ placed in …
Read More »‘A Night of Misfit Films’ (2023) – Fundraiser Review
We had the honor of attending the A Night of Misfit Films fundraiser on April 1st, an amazing local event looking to help raise recognition and awareness for the annual fan-favorite film festival. Once again the festivities took place at the legendary Phoenix art center, the Alwun House, and was …
Read More »Evil Wants to be Seen – ‘WATCHER’ (2022) – Review
Being a transplant to a new town is isolating enough. Now mix in a language barrier, and reevaluate your career path – aka unemployed superstar. They say idle hands are the devil’s playground, well The same can be said about an idle mind. It’s a catalyst for a self-imposed existential …
Read More »Available Now On Digital, VOD, and DVD: ‘Night of the Killer Bears’
Available now from ShineHouse and director Kanpong Banjongpinit is a new horror comedy: Night of the Killer Bears. The film stars Sananthachat Thanapatpisal (Jaifu Story), Patchata Jan-Ngern (The Gifted: Graduation), and Khemanit Jamikorn (Voice). Night of the Killer Bears Synopsis After not seeing each other for a long time, 5 …
Read More »“Welcome To Death Row. The Doctor Will See You Now:” ‘BEYOND RE-ANIMATOR (2003) – Review
Can you believe it’s been two decades since the release of BEYOND RE-ANIMATOR (2003)? Synopsis After 13 years in prison, the mad scientist from Re-Animator (1985) gets a new chance to experiment with the arrival of a young prison doctor, who secretly hopes to learn to reanimate dead people. Good …
Read More »Tony Scott’s THE HUNGER (1983) Turns 40! – Ten Fun Facts
Tony Scott’s The Hunger turns 40 this month. To celebrate PopHorror compiled a list of fun facts about the film. The Hunger follows John (David Bowie), who is the lover of the gorgeous immortal vampire Miriam (Catherine Deneuve), and he’s been led to believe that he’ll live forever, too. Unfortunately, …
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