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Is Dead Really Better? A Review of Pet Sematary (2019)

First of all, I don’t want to spend too much time dwelling on the 1989 movie. That one was good, clean, and full of scares. Starry Eyes‘ (2014) Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer’s Pet Sematary doesn’t make any effort to reach out or dig up the past. The new movie …

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Horror Short ‘Mannequin’ Review: Vanity Horror

Cursed objects have haunted the horror community for years, unleashing terrifying spirits, opening nightmarish doors to Hell, and summoning the dead. With stories of such objects rumored to be inspired by actual events, such as The Conjuring films and practically anything featuring a Ouija board, this genre angle has a …

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Interview With Actress Amanda Fuller

Amanda Fuller

I jumped on the chance to interview actress Amanda Fuller once I read her resume. Buffy the Vampire Slayer series, Grey’s Anatomy, Orange is the New Black… and that’s just the TV shows! Having just finished watching her latest film, All the Creatures Were Stirring (you can read our review here), …

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Interview with ‘Between Words’ Maria Pulera: A Director with Artistic Inspiration

Fascinated with movies from a young age, Maria Pulera has always aspired to direct her own feature films. Recently, this passionate filmmaker has garnered some worthy attention for her second feature, Between Worlds, starring Nicolas Cage. I had the pleasure of speaking with Maria about her new film, maybe even answering …

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Warner Bros. Studio – Horror Made Here: Festival of Frights Recap

PopHorror had the pleasure of attending the Warner Bros. Studio’s Horror Made Here: Festival of Frights press preview this week. Fan favorites hijacked Warner Bros’ iconic backlot, transforming it into a Halloween celebration. Fans’ biggest fears from The Conjuring universe, The Exorcist, Camp Crystal Lake and The DC Universe, Batman: Arkham Asylum …

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Clench Your Rosaries and Say Your Prayers: PopHorror Reviews ‘The Nun’ (2018)

The much anticipated movie The Nun (2018) from The Conjuring universe has taken over box offices this weekend. Finally, answers are being provided on this ominous entity that has been teasing fans of the franchise for years. So, grab your rosaries and brush up on your prayers! Let’s talk about …

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Interview with Javier Botet: The Man Who Breathes Life Into Monsters

Did you know that an actual person played Mama in Mama (2013), Crooked Man in The Conjuring 2 (2016), multiple ghosts in Crimson Peak (2015), Slender Man in this year’s Slender Man, Keyface in Insidious: The Last Key (2018), the hobo in IT (2017), and a Neomorph in Alien: Covenant (2017)? That person’s name …

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Movie Review – ‘Along Came the Devil’: A Story of Sanctuary Sought Through Darkness

With so many cautionary tales of the dark arts leading to horrible ends, most wouldn’t take the chance of opening a door and inviting something into their lives. However, in horror films surrounding possession, those who typically disregard the rules of the supernatural world are skeptics and naive teenagers. Along …

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Caesar and Otto’s Paranormal Halloween: A Treat Full of Spirits

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 …

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The Story May Be True, But Is The Hype? Dissecting Netflix’s ‘Veronica’

Veronica Still

Netflix’s Veronica has certainly attracted a lot of hype and attention. Is it everything it’s cracked up to be? Sometimes expectations can be a killer. I’m sure by now any horror fan with a Netflix subscription has heard about the sensation that is Veronica and undoubtedly been bombarded with the …

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