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 …
Read More »‘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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Social Justice Gets Bloody in ‘Triggered,’ a Horror Comedy About Getting Offended for all the Wrong Reasons
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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Interview With PopHorror’s Own Tori Danielle
In celebration for her 800th (!) article in less than two years since the inception of PopHorror, I decided it was about time to get the skinny on Miss Tori Danielle, the co-owner and head writer of the site that you are now visiting. Although she’s pretty humble, I was …
Read More »[Cinepocalypse 2018] ‘The Russian Bride’ is A Bloodbath of Massive Proportions!
It’s officially time to wrap up the Cinepocalypse 2018 festival, but it’s been one hell of a ride. Thanks to Cinepocalypse for highlighting so many wonderful artists and their films so that the world can see what they have to offer. Last on our list for Cinepocalypse 2018 is the …
Read More »[Cinepocalypse 2018] ‘Heavy Trip’ Metal, Grave Robbing, and One Hell of A Journey!
Next up on our films to review for the Cinepocalypse 2018 Festival is Heavy Trip. This one is definitely unlike any other on the lineup and was quite the treat to watch. Read our review and find out why. This unique film is co-directed by Juuso Laatio and Jukka Vidgren. The cast …
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