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After reading two PopHorror writer reviews of Adrian Corona’s film, DIS (2018 – read those reviews here and here) starring Bill Oberst, Jr., I decided I had to see it for myself. Described as a “a soul draining, mind numbing yet beautiful experience,” “an artistic beast of a film,” and …
Read More »Movie Review (2021): Karl Holt’s ‘Benny Loves You’ Delivers Equal Parts of Blood and Laughter
If you’re looking for a fun, deep belly laugh horror-comedy, Benny Loves You will do the job. The film was directed and written by Karl Holt who also stars in the film alongside Claire Cartwright and George Collie. Holt also produced with John Bowe. Synopsis for Benny Loves You After the accidental death …
Read More »Interview With ‘Last Kids On Earth’ Author Max Brallier
Back in the fall of 2015, I picked up a new book from the Juvenile Fiction shelf at the library where I work. As the assistant to the Children’s Librarian, I make it a point to read as many J-Fic books as possible so I can recommend the best ones …
Read More »Blu-Ray Review: Hugo Cardozo’s Thriller ‘Morgue’ (2021)
As if a Morgue isn’t creepy enough, this film takes it to a whole new terrifying level. A huge breakout hit in its home country, the film is—according to first-time writer/director Hugo Cardozo —based on real events. The cast of newcomers includes Pablo Martínez, María del Mar Fernández, Willi Villalba, Abel …
Read More »Interview With Tyler Strickland, Composer For Peacock Series ‘John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise’
Recently, Peacock gave us the serial killer documentary John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise. In a deep dive into the John Wayne Gacy story, we are reminded that unsettling crimes can happen anywhere. Of course, a 6-hour documentary requires music, and Tyler Strickland offers just the right sounds to cushion …
Read More »Movie Review: Patrick Robert Young and Powell Robinson’s ‘Threshold’ (2021) Gets What It Gives
Admittedly, Threshold has an interesting technical concept as a horror/thriller combined with a road trip mumblecore/indie drama, improvised by the two leads and shot on two iPhones. It’s always impressive to see such moxie and go-get-’em spirit in filmmakers—to take the low-fi, low-budget route with high concepts for the time …
Read More »Interview With ‘Painkiller’ Filmmaker Mark Savage
Painkiller (read our review here), the new, deeply personal vigilante thriller, directed by Mark Savage and written by Savage and Tom Parnell, was released on DVD and VOD May 4, 2021. The revenge flick, an unofficial sequel to the writers’ previous Stressed to Kill, is about a broken father working through …
Read More »Anson Williams’ ‘All-American Murder (1991) Vinegar Syndrome 2k Restoration Blu-ray Review
I’ve been so looking forward to getting the All-American Murder 2k restoration Blu-ray release in the mail. Christopher Walken and bloody deaths? Sign me up! From the Vinegar Syndrome All-American Murder page: This special limited edition embossed slipcover (designed by Ralf Krause) is limited to 4,000 units and is only available here at …
Read More »Kevin Tenney’s ‘The Cellar’ (1989): Vinegar Syndrome 2K Restoration Blu-ray Review
We’re back with another Vinegar Syndrome release review! Today, we’re talking about Kevin Tenney’s 1989 film, The Cellar, which was blessed with a 2K restoration from the film preservation and distribution company. Synopsis: A young boy finds an ancient Comanche monster spirit in the basement of his home. His parents …
Read More »Fantaspoa 2021 Film Review – Cristian Ponce’s ‘The History of the Occult’ (2020)
One of my favorite things I get to do here at PopHorror is review films for film festivals, and one of the best things about that is I get to see films I wouldn’t normally pick or have an opportunity to view. I picked The History of the Occult from Fantaspoa …
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