In 2018, there was one movie that caught my eye. Euro-horror Luz is an impressive gem of a film whose reputation started out small, only to grow with every screening and word of mouth. I can tell you, it was well worth the wait. When filmmaker Tilman Singer set out …
Read More »Behind the Scenes – 2019 Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor Cast Auditions
Have you ever wondered what the process of auditioning for your favorite Halloween haunts would be like? I’ve considered trying out for them year after year, ever since I turned 18. Yet, after reading and hearing about what takes place, I felt I wasn’t quite ready. This past weekend, I …
Read More »My Favorite Horror Movie: ‘Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers’ The Savior Sequel
Hello, valued readers! My name is Jason Burke. I’ve been tasked with doing a write-up on my favorite horror movie. It may come as no surprise to you that my favorite horror movie is Halloween. But, what can I honestly say about the ’78 Carpenter classic that hasn’t already been …
Read More »Fantasia 2019: ‘Lake Michigan Monster’ (2018) Movie Review
I’ve watched a lot of movies in my time. I’ve seen just about all of the genre cliches and tropes, and nothing really surprises me anymore. Of course, that doesn’t stop me from searching for new stuff any chance I get. When I chose to review Lake Michigan Monster (2018) …
Read More »Taking A Look Back At ‘The Mummy’s Ghost ‘ 75 Years Later
Seventy-five years ago on July 7, 1944, The Mummy’s Ghost released, the second of three films in which Lon Chaney, Jr. (The Wolf Man 1941, Spiderbaby: The Maddest Story Ever Told 1967 – read our retro review here) portrayed the mummy, Kharis. Directed by Reginald Le Borg (Joe Palooka franchise) he …
Read More »Anime Expo 2019 – Recapping The Takeover
We’ve been on the path of bringing you all a variety of all things horror. Through film festivals, screenings, conventions and other event coverage, our readers have all the action at their fingertips. Extending our coverage past what some might find as the norm for a horror site is both …
Read More »Interview With Judd Nelson – Saturday Detention To Bloodthirsty Pirate
I’m an ’80s girl. I grew up in the ’80s; I wore the clothes, teased my hair, played with lawn darts and watched movies. It was right around 1985 that the Brat Pack was coined, named after a band of young actors, including Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Rob Lowe, …
Read More »Fantasia 2019 Review: Annual “Born of Woman” Shorts Block
I was so stoked when Fantasia 2019 announced their short block list, especially their annual Born of Woman shorts block. There is a plethora of fantastic shorts to explore with incredible talent behind each one. They may be short, but they pack a whole lotta bite! The Boogeywoman The Boogeywoman …
Read More »Why I’m Never Giving Up on Rob Zombie (And You Shouldn’t, Either)
I’ve always marveled at the irony of how polarizing Rob Zombie is with horror fans. I’ve never found anyone neutral in their opinion about him. He’s certainly unique, and he took a very individualistic road to fame. If there ever was a guy that embodied making all of his adolescent …
Read More »‘Darlin’ (2019) Sequel To ‘The Woman’ Movie Review
Anyone who knows me or has read my PopHorror bio knows that I love everything about Lucky McKee’s (read our interview with him here) film, The Woman (2011), which was based on the Off Season book series by the late Jack Ketchum. This cannibalistic gem is actually a sequel to Andrew …
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