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Interview with Max Wasa: A Life in the Arts

Living out a passion to the point of feeling fulfilled and whole is something many of us strive for, but many fall short of this achievement for one reason or another. One multitalented entertainment industry professional finding her way to fulfillment from an early age is Max Wasa. As a …

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Interview With the ‘Sleepy Hollow’/’Blade: The Series’ Actor, Neil Jackson

PopHorror was very lucky to have the opportunity to interview the multi-talented writer/actor/director Neil Jackson. He has been in films such as Alexander, Quantum of Solace, Push, and Nocturnal Animals, and has starred in TV shows such as Blade: The Series, Sleepy Hollow, and Absentia. He has also written and directed …

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All Stephen King Books Ranked by Decade: 1991-2000

Master of Horror author Stephen King is the end all and be all for many genre lovers when they feel it’s time to sit back, relax and grab something terrifying to read. However, not all of King’s books are created equal. Believe it or not, some are better than others. …

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All Stephen King Books, Ranked by Decade: 1974-1980

Master of Horror author Stephen King is the end all and be all for many genre lovers when they feel it’s time to sit back, relax and grab something terrifying to read. However, not all of King’s books are created equal. Believe it or not, some are better than others. …

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All Stephen King Books, Ranked By Decade: 2011-2018 (so far…)

Master of Horror author Stephen King is the end all and be all for many genre lovers when they feel it’s time to sit back, relax and grab something terrifying to read. However, not all of King’s books are created equal. Believe it or not, some are better than others. …

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FIFF 2018: “Summer of ’84” – Even Serial Killers Live Next Door To Somebody

Last night, I was witness to the debut of the long awaited film, Summer of ‘84, to a local Montreal crowd and a sold out theater during the 2018 Fantasia International Film Festival. The atmosphere was electric! When Directors Yoann-Karl Whissell, Anouk Whissell, and Francois Simard hit the stage, you could …

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‘The Hornet’s Disciple and the Scars She Left’ (2018) Movie Review

The Hornet’s Disciple and The Scars She Left hasn’t been released yet but already is the subject of controversy. The film found itself in violation of IndieGoGo’s new guidelines AFTER its campaign was successfully funded. IndieGoGo withheld the funds it had collected from backer for 2 months, eventually refunding the …

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A Love Letter to Indie Horror Filmmakers: We Need More Horror Anthologies

I live and breathe indie horror. There’s just something so creatively raw and beautiful about it that makes my icy, black heart beat just a little bit faster. That’s why I enjoy supporting the genre in any way I can. I especially love horror anthologies. What’s better than getting to …

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Folk Horror Film ‘Dogged’ (2018) Film Review

Back in college was my first real time living on my own. When I came back home to visit, it seemed like home was suddenly different. The town looked and felt different after being gone. In my case, thankfully, it was nothing at all like Dogged. However, I can relate …

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Social Justice Gets Bloody in ‘Triggered,’ a Horror Comedy About Getting Offended for all the Wrong Reasons

Actress Meredith Mohler in Triggered.

Effective satire requires the artist to have fun, but never cross the line into mean-spiritedness. Mississippi director and writer Chris Moore (Blessed Are the Children 2016) stays clear of that boundary with his new horror comedy film, Triggered, a film that reminds us that, while we need to feel passionate …

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