PopHorror Let's Get Scared

As a kid, George A. Romero was instrumental in cultivating my love of horror. Dawn of the Dead (1978) was the first zombie film I ever watched. It was also among the first VHS tapes I ever owned: a double VHS at that! Zombies were niche back in the ’80s. …

One of the largest and most prestigious genre film fests in the world, Fantasia International Film Festival, is at it again! From July 16th through August 3rd in Montreal, Quebec, the 29th edition of Fantasia will provide eclectic and explosive viewing material for movie enthusiasts. Numerous world premieres, shorts, anime, …

William Castle‘s 13 Ghosts is a far reach from its remake. We all remember the scary ghosts, such as “The Juggernaut”, but there is a whole idea behind it. When 13 Ghosts was remade, it had to hold the level of scariness for modern times. That doesn’t mean they had …

I attended the recent Nickel City Comic Con in Buffalo, NY, which ran from June 27th – 29th, 2025. What’s it all about? “Nickel City Comic Con is Buffalo’s ultimate three-day celebration of  comics, cosplay, and all things pop culture! Held annually at the Buffalo Convention Center in the heart of downtown …

Back before parody films went overboard with the ridiculous-ness, Scary Movie perfectly combined hilarity and horror movie references. PopHorror celebrates the 25th anniversary for one of the best horror parodies ever made! (Synopsis provided by IMDb.com): A year after disposing of the body of a man they accidentally killed, a …

I have said this before, but I am not a fan of most Tubi originals. However, they have started to figure themselves out. I can say I am more of a fan as time goes by. The Soska Sisters are icons in the horror community, and they have delivered gold …

Sometimes, things happen that are very unfortunate and cut through your plans. This was the case for me and Camp Punksylvania. For reasons beyond my control, I was not able to attend the full weekend. However, what I did experience is the true punk rock spirit that I thought died …

Pins and Needles is a surprisingly gripping thriller that blends medical horror with the classic cat-and-mouse formula in a way that feels both fresh and terrifyingly plausible. It’s one of those movies that sneaks up on you—what starts off feeling like a slow burn quickly spirals into a high-stakes nightmare …

R.T. Thorne’s story about what happens when humans dwell on hope without food. It’s a well-thought-out idea and an original take on what would happen when the food stops. How far will we go to survive? At first, I thought 40 Acres was just another run-of-the-mill action/ thriller. I was …

Written by the film’s director, Gerard Johnstone (Housebound 2014), M3gan 2.0 once again toys with the idea of the dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As AI continues to be integrated into all aspects of life, the storyline features scathing criticism of the lack of oversight and guardrails on this ever-evolving …