Who does not love Barbara Crampton? She’s a genre powerhouse, a woman in horror who has helped pave the way for female representation in the industry. Barbara started out strong in the 80s and has only grown in strength and talent while building an illustrious career that has shown no …

The sins of the past come back with a vengeance in this new film from two of Indonesia’s modern masters of horror. It is one of the best horror thrillers I’ve seen in a long time. The Queen of Black Magic was directed by Kimo Stamboel (HEADSHOT) and written by Joko …

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again… I love practical horror movie Special FX. There’s just something about knowing that someone created a thing so realistic, humorous, or terrifying out a bunch of miscellaneous arthouse supplies that blows my mind.. the more visceral, the better. Not only do …

IFC Midnight is already starting the year out with a bang. Their new Iranian Psychological Thriller, The Night is definitely one you will want to add to your viewing list. The film was written and directed by Kourosh Ahari. That cast includes Shahab Hosseini (A Separation), Niousha Jafarian (Here & …

It was a gray, overcast day when I had the opportunity to speak to artist and filmmaker Scott Philip Goergens; a day much like those depicted within his movie, 29 Needles, as if nature was helping set the perfect backdrop to my morning conversation. My mind was still reeling from …

Bloody Hell is so bizarre. But it’s also bloody and witty and has some of the best performances I’ve seen all year. We all are familiar with the story about some American traveling overseas only to have their perfect getaway turn into a nightmare when they’re kidnapped by the locals …

Meeting new filmmakers is one of my favorite parts of writing for PopHorror. So when the opportunity arises to talk with someone I haven’t met yet, I always jump at the chance. You never know what new horror-ific treasures you will uncover. I was recently introduced to the upcoming slasher, …

One of my goals for 2021 is to listen to more podcasts and share them with the horror community. I discovered several new podcasts that are amazing over the past year and it made me realize that I’m missing out on quality entertainment that’s not only convenient but quite creative …

Let’s be honest. While 2020 was a shit year in general, it was actually a pretty great year for Horror. Thank God. Because while nothing could truly erase the horrors of COVID: a worldwide death toll, record joblessness, a wrecked economy, and a massive toilet paper shortage, at least Horror …

Christmas time may not be a time that many associate with horror, but us fiends know that every day is Halloween, especially Christmas. So, to get you even more in the Christmas-y mood, here are my personal top must watches for holiday horror. 1. Black Christmas Black Christmas is an …