PopHorror’s Top Ten Fourth of July Film Picks

After a bit of research, it appears as though the world lacks horror films that are specifically geared toward America’s Independence Day. Since most of the writers from PopHorror live in the US, we all wracked our brains and found some films you might want to check out this Fourth …

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When Remakes Are A Good Thing… And When They’re Just Wrong

One of the hottest debates amongst fans of cinema these days are whether or not remakes are a good thing. Sometimes, they are a good thing, and other times, they are completely unnecessary. A lot of movie fans feel that remakes are lazy money grabs or cut-and-paste jobs, while others …

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The Lighthouse (2016) – 19th Century Movie Review

Based on actual events taking place in 1801, The Lighthouse is about two men, Thomas Griffiths (Mark Lewis Jones) and Thomas Howell (Michael Jibson), who are sent to man a lighthouse on Smalls Island, 25 miles off the Welsh coast in the Irish Sea. They are given food and provisions, but …

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Interview With Matt Osterman, Director of ‘Hover’ (2018)

A few days ago, we wrote a review of SyFy’s 2018 film, Hover, a terrifying film about mankind’s dependance upon technology. We were fortunate enough to get the inside scoop on the movie from the director himself, Matt Osterman, who was gracious enough to answer some questions for PopHorror. PopHorror: …

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‘Malady’ Motion Picture Soundtrack: Artistic Music for an Artistic Film

If you read my review for Jack James’ directorial debut, Malady, you will remember how much I love this creative feature. For me, the artistic look and feel is a reminiscence of Darren Aronofsky’s (Mother! 2017) work. So, when I discovered a release of the Malady Motion Picture Soundtrack, which was …

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Movie Review – Astro (2018): An Intergalactic Conspiracy

Ever since the conception of Mary Shelley’s timeless classic, Frankenstein, the horror genre has often played with the idea of reversing the roles of monster and human, defining what truly constitutes humanity. Director Asif Akbar (Smoke-Filled Lungs) applies this concept to extraterrestrial life in his recently released sci-fi thriller, Astro. …

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The Actor Factor: The Great Performances of ‘Child’s Play’ (1988)

Chucky is undeniably the star of the Child’s Play universe, but the original 1988 film had great performances all around. Let’s look at how their performances established the series! The Obvious Star: Brad Dourif as Charles Lee Ray/Chucky Brad Dourif is a great actor. Even when not in the greatest roles, …

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Broken Hope’s ‘Mutilated And Assimilated’ (2017) Music Review

Chicago death metal outfit Broken Hope have been around since the early nineties. Before the internet surfaced, the only way to hear about different underground metal bands was by print. I actually heard about Broken Hope in the pages of Metal Maniacs Magazine and the writers had barely anything good …

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