I recently had the opportunity to chat with Ronin Wong who is a fantastic actor and is also an accomplished musician and classically trained pianist who has released two albums of instrumental music. We talked about how he got involved in this industry, his love for music, his new role …
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Tony Randel’s ‘Ticks’ (1993): Vinegar Syndrome’s Region Free 4K UHD Blu-ray Review
It’s Vinegar Syndrome time again, baby! Today, we’ve got the restoration company’s region free 4k UHD Blu-ray set of Tony Randel’s Ticks. Initially released in 1993, Ticks takes one of the nastiest bugs out there—the kind that suck out your lifeblood and replace it with a multitude of diseases—and makes …
Read More »‘Warped And Faded: Weird Wednesday And The Birth Of The American Genre Film Archive:’ The Ultimate Bookend For Genre Fans – Book Review
Deep in the heart of Texas back in the late 1990s, an independent theater focusing on arthouse, horror, and exploitation cinema was established. Intent on bringing audiences unparalleled viewing experiences complete with beer and renegade programming, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema solidified its residency in Austin. Proudly engaging with its early …
Read More »Smoke And Mirrors: Interview With SFX Wizard Tom Savini
He’s a director (Night of the Living Dead 1990), a special effects and makeup genius (Creepshow, Maniac), an actor (From Dusk Till Dawn), and even a stuntman (Friday the 13th, Dawn of the Dead). If you watch horror movies, chances are you’ve seen something connected to Tom Savini, either directly …
Read More »Adam Ethan Crow’s Haunting Horror LAIR Comes to Digital and VOD this November!
LAIR, which was completed in January 2021 during the global pandemic, is the feature debut from London-based writer/director Adam Ethan Crow following a series of celebrated and award-winning short films. The film is produced by ex-Fox VP Shelley Atkin, with an original score from Mario Grigorov (Fantastic Beasts) and SFX …
Read More »Welcome To The Blumhouse: Interview With Filmmaker Gigi Saul Guerrero For ‘Bingo Hell’
If you don’t know who Gigi Saul Guerrero is, you need to remedy that immediately. Not only is she super humble, but she’s insanely talented, and she’s going places fast. I have watched her go from making short films to national commercials to directing features, not only for Hulu’s Into …
Read More »{EXCLUSIVE} Chad Ridgely’s Feature Film Directorial Debut, ‘Self Isolated,’ Poster, Trailer, Stills, And Premiere Date
If you’ve been a long time reader here at PopHorror, you’ve probably heard me gush about Full Auto Films’ Chad Ridgely (Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood 2019). Between writing and starring in one of my favorite horror comedies ever, Massacre on Aisle 12 (2016 – my review), starring in …
Read More »Interview With ‘Iké Boys’ Director Eric McEver And Stars Quinn Lord, Ronak Gandhi, Christina Higa
Due to technical/recording issues, we are unable to post the video or audio of this Zoom interview. Please enjoy our transcribed version of the interview with the lovely cast and crew of the upcoming film, Iké Boys, from debut director Eric McEver in his feature debut and cast members Quinn …
Read More »First Look: ‘V/H/S/94’ Will Be Released Exclusively On Shudder This October!
First look at one of the most anticipated release of the year, V/H/S/94. A Shudder Original Film, V/H/S/94 is the fourth installment in the hit horror anthology franchise and marks the return of the infamous found footage anthology with segments from franchise alumni Simon Barrett (Séance) and Timo Tjahjanto (May …
Read More »Director Madellaine Paxson Reflects On The Success Of ‘Blood Punch’ (2014) – Interview
After years of writing for various animated children’s shows, Madellaine Paxson made a conscious effort to blaze a new path for herself. In 2014, with a script penned by Eddie Guzelian, Madellaine took on the role of first-time feature filmmaker with the violent, darkly comedic Blood Punch, starring Milo Cawthorne …
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