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NFT—or non-fungible tokens—are being touted as the next big thing in the world of cryptocurrency. You might have heard about pieces of art being turned into NFTs. Now we’re hearing that, not only will stationary pictures be used, there’s going to be a horror short made into one! It’s called …
Read More »Ten Fun Facts About John Dahl’s ‘Joy Ride’ (2001) – 20 Years Later
Candy Cane… you there, Candy Cane? John Dahl’s Joy Ride turns 20 this month; that’s right! It has been two decades since we got introduced to good old Rusty Nail, the psychotic trucker who doesn’t deal well with being pranked, on October 5, 2001. I loved this movie growing up. For …
Read More »Welcome To The Blumhouse: Interview With Filmmaker Axelle Carolyn For ‘The Manor’
The horror movies that take things from real life are, in my opinion, the scariest ones. I have always been afraid, not growing older, but of not being able to take care of myself or control my own body or mind. Of losing my mind mostly, and not being able …
Read More »Interview of Dan Dombrowsky, Composer For Comedy Thriller, ‘The Estate’
Directed by James Kapner and starring Eliza Coupe, Greg Finley, Chris Baker, Heather Matarazzo, and Eric Roberts, The Estate is a fun, deadly blend of dark comedy, rich a-holes, and murderous thrills. Something that makes the film stand out is its score, composed by Dan Dombrowsky. What went into the …
Read More »Interview With Jaco Bouwer, Director Of ‘Gaia’
If you know me, you know that I do not do camping or extended periods of time in the woods. There are just too many things that are hidden in the shadows, and I am not here for it at all. So you can only imagine how terrifying the new …
Read More »Interview With Reed Diamond, Star Of Peacock’s The Girl In The Woods
I don’t need to tell horror fans to stay out of the woods. If you don’t know that by now, do you even watch horror? The new original Peacock show, The Girl in the Woods, a drama with monsters based on a series of shorts from Crypt TV, reminds me …
Read More »Miles Doleac’s ‘Demigod’ (2021) Movie Review
I must admit, I’m a sucker for horror movies that take place in the woods. That eerie feeling as the sunsets and darkness engulfs the forest… During the day, it can be scary, but at night, it’s pitch black as if you’ve entered oblivion. It’s almost as if found yourself …
Read More »{EXCLUSIVE} Chad Ridgely’s Feature Film Directorial Debut, ‘Self Isolated,’ Poster, Trailer, Stills, And Premiere Date
If you’ve been a long time reader here at PopHorror, you’ve probably heard me gush about Full Auto Films’ Chad Ridgely (Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood 2019). Between writing and starring in one of my favorite horror comedies ever, Massacre on Aisle 12 (2016 – my review), starring in …
Read More »Small Screen Suspense: ‘Dark Night of the Scarecrow’ (1981) At 40 – Retro Review
I grew up in the 1970’s and 80’s. It was the era of “The Big Three” television networks: CBS, NBC, and ABC. This is before FOX. Before satellite and cable were widely available. A time when VCRs were new. Odds are you had one television in your house. This all …
Read More »‘PRIEST SIMULATOR’ Coming To PC In 2022, Free Episode Available Now
Priest Simulator is a delightfully blasphemous PC game coming in 2022 from Asmodev and Ultimate Games S.A. It looks ridiculous, but in the best way possible. Once you watch the trailer, I think you’ll want to check it out. And you’re in luck! There’s a free episode available now on …
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