One of the most propulsive horror trends of modern years has been the resurgence of the Creepy Cult. Perhaps I paint with too broad a brush, but a cult, to me, is any group of people united in a single ideology that subverts commonly held morals. Jordan Peele’s Get Out …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Friday the 13th: Vengeance’ Will Satisfy Fans of ‘Jason Lives’
When the fight for the rights for Friday The 13th began between Sean Cunningham and Victor Miller, Friday fans like myself feared the worst. Namely, that we didn’t know when we would see a new Friday the 13th movie. Then something began to happen, indy directors who were Friday fans …
Read More »‘Philophobia: Or, The Fear Of Falling In Love’ Mashes Up Genres And Shows That Love Can Get Scary
Philophobia: or the Fear of Falling in Love (2019) is like a talky ’90s relationship film mixed with supernatural haunting. Or, it’s all about a psychotic break borne of anxiety, booze, and stress. Take your pick. Damien Booster (Aaron Burt: Money? 2018) – and I’m sure his last name means …
Read More »Horror Takes Over Comic Con LA – Event Recap
The Los Angeles Convention Center housed another fan packed event this past weekend. Comic Con LA was an exciting comic, gaming, sci-fi and pop culture convention interlaced with horror elements, including cosplay, artists, vendors and guest appearances. Here are some highlights from the panels. Crypt TV Gives A Sneak Peek …
Read More »Hulu Original ‘Wounds’ (2019) Movie Review: Pure Nightmare Fuel
I always get excited about Hulu Originals. In my opinion, Hulu is one of the best streaming devices out there and they always have fantastic and well-made content. One of their newest Hulu Originals is called Wounds. I couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into this depraved madness! This new …
Read More »‘Art of the Dead’ (2019) Movie Review: Original Horror Brandishing Original Sin
The Mahal brothers, Michael and Sonny (read our interview with them here), first rocked the indie scene with their crazy 2017 smash hit comedy horror, Bus Party to Hell (read our review here). The filmmaking duo return with their latest sin-sational feature titled Art of the Dead. While their over-the-top …
Read More »‘Paranormal Activity’ (2009) – 10 Years Later: Look Back On The Film That Started it All
The original Paranormal Activity is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its wide theatrical release on the 16th of October, 2009. After making the rounds on the indie film festival circuit, Paranormal Activity director Oren Peli (Insidious 2011) had a sure-fire gem on his hands and Paramount Pictures were taking notice. …
Read More »‘Red Spring’ (2019) Is A Brilliant Take On The Vampire Genre
Red Spring, the amazing directorial debut from Jeff Sinasac, is a bold, fresh take on the vampire genre. The film stars Sinasac, Elysia White, Adam Cronheim, Jonathan Robbins, Lindsey Middleton, and Reece Presley. Synopsis: The world has been ravaged by vampires.A group of survivors band together to search for loved …
Read More »Interview With Clint Bohaty, Creator Of The Board Game, Necromolds
Necromolds is a tabletop wargame that takes inspiration from various horror sources, including Goosebumps! I had a chance to talk with creator Clint Bohaty about his upcoming game. Edit: help create Necromolds by checking out their Kickstarter campaign! PopHorror: How did Necromolds come to be? Clint Bohaty: I’ve been developing …
Read More »Blu-ray Review – ‘The Lingering’ (2019): Not Your Average Ghost Story
I love a good ghost story. Most of my favorite ones are from the 70s and 80s, but every once in awhile we get a quality modern ghost story. After watching the trailer for The Lingering, I had I hopes that it would deliver those spine-tingling feelings. This horror film …
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