Bill Oberst, Jr. Takes On The Opioid Crisis in Mark Savage’s ‘Painkiller’ (2021) – Movie Review

The opioid crisis. We’ve heard about it. We’ve read news articles about it. We may even have been affected by it. But what can we do about it? Grieving father Bill Johnson (Circus Of The Dead’s Bill Oberst, Jr.) has an idea about that in Mark Savage’s 2021 film, Painkiller. …

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Interview With The Star Of ‘Honeydew,’ Malin Barr

If you’re in the market for a fucked horror film that will make your jaw drop, then Devereux Milburn’s Honeydew (2021 – read our review here) is that movie. It’s so sick and twisted that it’s being compared to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and I can’t think of a …

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Marteinn Thorsson’s ‘Backyard Village’ (2021): A Film About Pain, Loss, and Human Connection

After spending over a year in the isolated, lonely world in the grips of the coronavirus, human connection feels more precious than ever. Marteinn Thorsson’s (Permille) Backyard Village tells the story of two lonely people at a crossroads in their lives who find solace in one another. Synopsis: Unable to …

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Anthology Flashback #8: ’13 Demon Street’ (TV Series 1959–1960)

Time to talk about 13 Demon Street. Though short-lived, this old, Swedish-American horror anthology show was hosted by the great Lon Chaney, Jr. In addition to being the son of film icon Lon Chaney, the actor had already enjoyed success as The Wolf Man in 1941 and other Universal Horror …

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‘For The Sake Of Vicious’ (2021) Movie Review

Imagine coming home after a fitful day of work, and seeing your landlord sprawled out, attacked on your kitchen floor, as you come face-to-face with an unknown assailant. That’s the gripping beginning to For The Sake Of Vicious, and it only gets more intense from there. From the tension-filled opening through …

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Movie Review: Lou Simón’s ‘Agoraphobia’ (2021) A Twisted, Suspenseful Thriller

Agoraphobia

White Lotus Productions announced that their horror film Agoraphobia is now available to the North American public. It was directed and written by Lou Simón (check out our interview with her – HERE) and the film features Cassandra Scerbo (Sharknado franchise) and horror icon, Tony Todd (Candyman and Final Destination franchises). With a phenomenal director and …

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Interview With ‘Lurking Woods’ Director, Rizal Halim

Now available to stream and purchase through Midnight Releasing, is the indie Aussie slasher, Lurking Woods. At a remote cabin in Western Australia, six friends reunite after graduating college in hopes of reconnecting with one another. When a scavenger hunt is introduced as a way to spice up the weekend, …

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Interview With Director Of ‘Every Breath You Take,’ Vaughn Stein

I love psychological thrillers. I like them because they’re usually so fucked up that you’re like, “WTF just happened?” I chatted with Vaughn Stein, the director of the new psychological thriller, Every Breath You Take, and we talked about why he wanted to be a part of the film, why …

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Interview With Barbara Kingsley, Star Of ‘Honeydew’

Devereux Milburn’s feature directorial debut, the new horror film Honeydew (read our review – here), is not as sweet as its title. In fact, it’s pretty twisted and fucked up. But I like twisted and fucked up so I found this movie quite enjoyable. I went into it completely blind …

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PopHorror Interviews Rocky Gray About New Anthologies ’13 Slays’ and ’10/31 Part 3′

I’ve been a fan of Rocky Gray (read our previous interview with him – here) ever since he was the drummer for Evanescence, but my love for his work has continuously grown especially with his transition into filmmaking both as a director and composer. His past two anthologies 10/31 Part …

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