The slapstick comedic duo of campy horror is back in their third horror parody, Caesar and Otto’s Paranormal Halloween. Dave Campfield returns to the director’s chair to bring his script to life while reprising his role as the self-centered, aspiring actor and screenwriter, Caesar. Of course, it wouldn’t be a …
Read More »Interview With Jill Gevargizian: Cutting Hair, Shooting Films and Taking Names
Ever since her short horror film, The Stylist (read our review here), became a smash hit on the film festival circuit in 2016, winning 7 awards and garnering 5 nominations, independent filmmaker Jill “Sixx” Gevarigizian has been on a roll. This ambitious director, writer, producer and hair stylist recently returned from …
Read More »Interview With ‘The Watcher of Park Avenue’s (2017) Director Ryan Burton
I recently had the chance to watch Ryan Burton’s short film, The Watcher of Park Avenue (read my review here). When asked if I wanted to interview him, I jumped at the chance to get to know the talented director better. This interview was a total blast, and I thank Ryan …
Read More »‘The Lodgers’ (2018) Review: As Fate Would Have It
Brian O’Malley’s The Lodgers bleeds luscious Gothic beauty from its first frame to its last. O’Malley, intact with an old-school style of genre film-making, has, above all, crafted a ghostly tale that, in regard to its aesthetic, feels like a classic horror film in a modern era. It’s gorgeous, ghostly, …
Read More »‘It Came From The Desert’ (2017) Movie Review
One of my first loves in horror is monster movies. I grew up watching King Kong, Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra, and Frankenstein Conquers the World. To this day, no matter the budget or affect quality, I still love creature features and will watch any I can get my hands on, so …
Read More »‘Caesar and Otto’s Deadly Xmas’ (2012): A Cult Comedy Holiday Horror
The Abbott and Costello-esque duo are back bringing holiday cheer for fans of indie B-movie horror in Caesar and Otto’s Deadly Xmas. In his follow-up to Caesar and Otto’s Summer Camp Massacre, Dave Campfield takes his campy humor even further, and he doesn’t do it alone. This time, a cast full of …
Read More »My Favorite Horror Movie – ‘Evil Dead II’ (1987)
As a new writer for PopHorror, I was asked what my favorite horror movie is. Obvious choice is obvious, but dammit, it’s a classic for a reason. Evil Dead II is where the series really hit its mark and found its place in the world. Director Sam Raimi had a …
Read More »‘Soft Matter’ (2018) Delivers a Campy Horror Comedy
A movie that combines mad scientists, a sea god, a search for immortality, and an art show? Hmmm… seems like a crazy combination. Soft Matter, written and directed by Jim Hickcox, combines this all together to create a movie that is not to be taken seriously in this campy horror …
Read More »5 Reasons Why ‘Halloween’ Is My Favorite Film Of All Time
Throughout the years, cinema has been a beautiful source of entertainment for audiences all over the world. Movie lovers have grown to adore films over the years, and have even labeled a select few as their favorite films of all time. My personal favorite film of all time in the …
Read More »‘Caesar and Otto’s Summer Camp Massacre’ (2009): Abbott and Costello of Modern Horror
Many people remember the mid-century comedy duo, Abbott and Costello, who were famous for their sketch, Who’s on First? Movie fans will also remember the time when these two quirky personalities met the Mummy and Frankenstein. As an homage to these legendary comedians, Dave Campfield brings a strong element of those …
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