All Larry wants is a friend. Written and directed by Jacob Chase, Come Play is a horror film about loneliness where the monster manifests itself through a child’s smartphone, and we see just how far Larry will go to be friends with young Oliver. I caught up with Jacob, and …
Read More »Interview with Actress Caroline Coleman, Star of New Drama Thriller ‘Fishbowl’
Check out our interview with Caroline Coleman, a talented new actress that just had her first starring in role in a feature film called, Fishbowl (read my review – HERE). Learn about why she became an actress, her character in this film, favorite scenes, and more. PopHorror – Thanks for …
Read More »Chucky Bleeds!?! 30 Years Of ‘Child’s Play 2’ (1990) – Retro Review
Child’s Play 2 is a monumental horror sequel. It takes everything great from the first film and takes it into overdrive. The story connects both films flawlessly by showing how obsessed Chucky is with Andy. The film was released on November 9, 1990. Directed by John Lafia (Man’s Best Friend …
Read More »BITS 2020 Review: ‘Funny Frights’ Shorts
When given the option, I don’t often seek out funny horror films, but this time, I went ahead and gave the Blood In The Snow 2020 horror short block, Funny Frights, a shot to review. I’m so happy I did! Eat Your Carrots It’s a multimedia film, directed by Jack …
Read More »Interview With Actor John Gallagher, Jr. Of ‘Come Play’
One of my favorite horror movies is 2016’s Hush. Directed by Mike Flanagan, Hush is about a deaf woman terrorized by a man in a mask. John Gallagher, Jr. is that man in a mask, and he’s terrifying. Because of my love of Hush, I’m so excited to see John …
Read More »Interview With Child Actor Azhy Robertson Of ‘Come Play’
I cannot even imagine what it’s like being a child actor and being in a horror movie. If the movie is even remotely scary to an adult, how is it for the child? Come Play is a scary cautionary tale about Larry, a scary creature looking for a friend that …
Read More »Anthology Flashback #7: ‘The Veil,’ Karloff’s Unaired 1958 TV Series
Quite often in the world of television, opportunities are missed, seemingly for no good reason at all. When searching for examples of this, look no further than the horror/suspense anthology, The Veil. Why did it never officially air on television? The series had a lot going for it, including having …
Read More »Interview With Filmmaker André Øvredal For ‘Mortal’
Two of the best horror movies to come out in the last few years are The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016 – read our review here) and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019 – read our review here). Both rank highly in my favorites list, and both are movies that …
Read More »Interview With Liesl Ahlers, Star of ‘Triggered’ (2020)
I was recently able to speak with Triggered star Liesl Ahlers about her role in the new film. Triggered makes its North American debut on November 6, 2020 via On Demand and Digital and was directed by Alastair Orr (House on Willow Street 2016). Read our review of the film …
Read More »Paula Guran’s ‘The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy And Horror’ Book Review
You can’t swing a dead cat around here without hitting a PopHorror writer who loves short stories. We’ll take them in any form—filmed, animated, written or even spoken. Sharp little chunks of emotion, whether dramatic, funny, terrifying, obscure, or creepy, are what some we horror fans love the most. Are …
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