Following Alfred Hitchcock’s ’60s classic, Psycho, the horror slasher subgenre was born. As terrors such as Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees hacked their way through decades of cinematic horror, an array of inspired smash hit comedic spoofs emerged. Films such as Scary Movie, Creep, and Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil …
Read More »Interview With Stephen Stull, Director of the Sick ‘n’ Wrong Film Festival’s 72-Hour Film Debacle
Sick and Wrong sound like terms best defined in notorious court decisions. For six years now, the Sick ‘n’ Wrong Film Festival has celebrated genre cinema of all codes, creeds, and countries that belongs in such beautiful ambiguity. In a word, Sick ‘n’ Wrong means different, and in these unprecedented …
Read More »Bruce Wemple’s ‘The Retreat’ (2020) Movie Review
The Retreat is a brand new horror film written and directed by Bruce Wemple (Monstrous 2020). The film stars Grant Schumacher (Whelm 2019) and Dylan Grunn (Left Hand 2018). The Retreat is now available on DVD and digital. Synopsis: Set in the Adirondack High Peaks of Upstate New York, two …
Read More »BITS 2020 Movie Review: ‘Shall We Play?’ (2020)
Technology has changed the world in many ways, and we have learned how to adapt to these changes. Horror films had to make changes to keep current with cell phones, websites, social medias, as well. I am always interested to see how filmmakers include modern technology into films. The creators …
Read More »BITS 2020: ‘Bloodthirsty’ – More Than A Mouthful Movie Review
The best kind of screener to review for any reason is one you’ve never heard of before. You have no preconceived notions about what you’re walking into, so you don’t judge it in any way before you watch it. You don’t think, “Oh, I’m not a big fan of ghost …
Read More »How ‘Never Hike Alone’ Set The Standard For Fan Films
For many years now, fan films have become a favorite for all especially fans of the horror genre. It’s these fan films that give viewers a much more enjoyable experience as it’s commonly hailed as a film made by fans for fans. They leave a permanent mark for viewers to …
Read More »Blood in the Snow Film Festival 2020 Review: ‘Come True’ Is Nightmare Fuel At Its Best
The Blood in the Snow Film Festival is one of my favorite festivals out there, and I always look forward to covering it. First up is the sci-fi thriller, Come True. This one had me shaken to my core. I’ve always wanted to know what it would be like to …
Read More »Interview With The Writer And Director Of ‘Come Play,’ Jacob Chase
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 …
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