If you know me, you know I’m a huge fan of shorts. There’s something magical about them and I typically favor them over other things but I’m also critical about them as well. I was excited to watch 3 Days, which is part of the Short Fuse 2019 Program for …
Read More »Horror Coming To and Leaving Netflix For October 2019
It’s about that time when we say goodbye to some of the horror movies and TV shows on Netflix, but also get to celebrate the ones coming out in the following month. Below is a list of everything coming and leaving Netflix in October 2019. Arriving October 1st Bring It …
Read More »Fantastic Fest 2019 – Day 5 Photo Recap
Fantastic Fest 2019 has been one crazy time, packed full of incredible talent. Day 5 at Fantastic Fest went out with a bang! THE LIGHTHOUSE was revealed as Secret Screening #2 with a surprise visit from Director Robert Eggars. They ended the night with Fantastic Awards and the legendary Fantastic …
Read More »As We Say Goodbye To A Horror Legend… RIP Sid Haig (1939-2019)
Since our inception in 2016, PopHorror has always had an affinity for the black swans and humble beasts of the horror community. There are no pretty boys here. Creators of genre cinema have passion, spark and love for the creatures they bring to life, and it shows in every meet-and-greet, …
Read More »Fantastic Fest 2019 Review: ‘Butt Boy’ is Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before
When I first read about Fantastic Fest 2019 premiering Butt Boy, I really wasn’t sure what to expect. It sounded too bizarre to be taken as a “serious” film, but oh boy was I wrong. Let’s just say, Fantastic Fest never disappoints. Never. This film was directed by Tyler Cornack …
Read More »Thirty-five Years Later: The Coen Brothers’ ‘Blood Simple’ (1984) Retro Review
Blood Simple tells of the way independent movies became dominant in the ’90s. It’s easy to look at Blood Simple as the little engine that could. The film was created by the dynamic duo of Joel and Ethan Coen, who are also known for Fargo (1996), No Country for Old …
Read More »Fantastic Fest 2019 Review: ‘Homewrecker’ is Delightfully Unexpected
Fantastic Fest 2019 is up there as one of the best festivals I’ve ever had the honor of covering and it truly has some amazing films. One of the first films I watched was the horror/thriller comedy, Homewrecker and it was quite the experience. The film was directed by Zach …
Read More »An Interview With ‘Scooter’ Writer/Director Matt Wohl
I recently had the opportunity to review Matt Wohl’s new film, Scooter (read our review here). It’s a very well thought out take on the fertile ground that naive YouTubers can provide for the found footage subgenre. It’s also his feature film debut. In the film, three famous YouTubers attempt …
Read More »Vinegar Syndrome’s ‘Pledge Night’ (1990) 2K Restoration Blu-ray/DVD Combo Review
Once again, it’s time for some Vinegar Syndrome goodness! For September 2019, we’ve got a double feature of the 1990 T&A gorefest, Pledge Night, and the straight up horror flick, The Vineyard. I figured I’d pick Pledge Night to watch and review first, since I was in the mood for …
Read More »Different Shades of Haunted House Movies – Our Top 10 Haunted House Movies
Looking for some haunted house movies to get yourself ready for Halloween? Well, we’ve got the list for you! We wrote up a list of our Top 10 Haunted House Movies from oldest to newest, and we just had to share it with you guys. Let’s get to it: 1. House …
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