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Kevon Cronin is the composer for IFC Midnight’s shocking new film, Shawn Linden’s Hunter Hunter (starring Devon Sawa, Camille Sullivan, and Nick Stahl). He has also created music for Lifetime miniseries, The Red Tent, USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage, and Momentum, among other projects. We ask him about the unique elements …
Read More »Slay Bells Ring… ’13 Slays Till X-Mas (2020)’ Movie Review
One of my very first reviews for PopHorror was for a little ol’ film called Volumes of Blood (2015 – read the review here). I picked it because I work in a library and I thought it would be fun to watch an entire film of horror tales that take …
Read More »Blu-Ray Review: ‘The Dark and the Wicked’ (2020) is Pure Nightmare Fuel
Some films haunt you long after they’re over. They stick with you and leave you wanting to watch it again. The new supernatural thriller, The Dark and the Wicked was that film for me. After giving it a second watch, I fell even more in love with this haunting and captivating …
Read More »Masterpiece: Reine Swart’s ‘Heks (The Hex)’ (2020) Movie Review
Heks (The Hex) is a brand new South African horror film written and directed by Reine Swart (Triggered 2020). Swart is making her directorial feature film debut. Heks also stars Coco Lloyd (Trypophobia 2019). Film Synopsis: A grieving British woman unravels her murdered mother’s secrets connected to a South African witch doctor’s curse. …
Read More »‘Wes Craven Presents: Dracula 2000’ (2000) 20 Years Later Retro Review
Wes Craven Presents: Dracula 2000 is a nostalgic film for me. Sure, it’s not exactly the best acting, but not exactly the worst. And maybe not exactly the best vampire, but not exactly the worst, either. It is the light, fun sexiness to the movie that creates that nostalgic feeling. …
Read More »Top 5 Streaming Holiday Horrors 2020
Christmas time may not be a time that many associate with horror, but us fiends know that every day is Halloween, especially Christmas. So, to get you even more in the Christmas-y mood, here are my personal top must watches for holiday horror. 1. Black Christmas Black Christmas is an …
Read More »Hack ‘N’ Slash: Ryan McGonagle’s ‘Black Pumpkin (2020) Movie Review
Black Pumpkin is a new horror film written and directed by Ryan McGonagle (Legend of Fall Creek 2021). The movie stars Kamilla Alnes (American Horror Story TV series). [ads1= Film Synopsis: On October 31, 2018, two preteens in a small town accidentally awaken an evil that has lain dormant for …
Read More »‘A Creepshow Holiday Special’ (2020) – Movie Review
Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re still not in the holiday spirit, I have the perfect remedy for you! A Creepshow Holiday Special is now streaming on Shudder and is the perfect mix of horror, comedy, and a splash of Christmas cheer. This holiday special was written …
Read More »Interview With Director Of ‘The Beach House,’ Jeffrey A. Brown
The Beach House, a Shudder original, is an engaging crossbreed of cosmic and body horror. Just when you think you have it figured out, it reminds you that you don’t and throws you for a loop. We have Jeffrey A. Brown, a location manager turned director, to thank for that. …
Read More »Darren Berry’s ‘Paintball Massacre’ (2020) Movie Review
Paintball Massacre is new horror film directed by Darren Berry (Ten Dead Men 2008) and written by Chris Regan (London Heist 2017). The film stars Katy Brand (Walking on Sunshine 2014). Film Synopsis: Old school friends go on a paintball trip, miles away from civilization. Things go horribly wrong when they discover …
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