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‘Paranormal Activity’ (2009) – 10 Years Later: Look Back On The Film That Started it All

The original Paranormal Activity is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its wide theatrical release on the 16th of October, 2009. After making the rounds on the indie film festival circuit, Paranormal Activity director Oren Peli (Insidious 2011) had a sure-fire gem on his hands and Paramount Pictures were taking notice. …

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‘Red Spring’ (2019) Is A Brilliant Take On The Vampire Genre

Red Spring, the amazing directorial debut from Jeff Sinasac, is a bold, fresh take on the vampire genre. The film stars Sinasac, Elysia White, Adam Cronheim, Jonathan Robbins, Lindsey Middleton, and Reece Presley. Synopsis: The world has been ravaged by vampires.A group of survivors band together to search for loved …

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Interview With ‘Halloween’s’ PJ Soles On Her Role In ‘Candy Corn’

If you’ve ever been to a horror convention, chances are you’ve met PJ Soles. Known mostly for portraying Norma Watson in 1976’s Carrie, Lynda van der Klok in 1978’s Halloween and Riff Randall in 1979’s Rock ‘n’ Roll High School, PJ has become a favorite at conventions all over, where she …

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‘Dementer’ (2019) Movie Review: Authentic Horror At Its Finest

Dementer

When I first heard about Dementer, I knew this was a film that would resonate with me. Something I would connect to. Beyond my writing career, I also have a bachelor’s degree in Human Services and Psychology. I’ve worked with people who have physical, mental, and intellectual disabilities for the …

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Method Actor Ron Keck: From Grinch and Clown to Ghosts and Ghouls

Anyone who visits Universal Studios in Hollywood knows that the theme park showcases several actors portraying characters such as Dracula, Frankenstein and the Mummy. Among the iconic character personalities is the ghost with the most – Beetlejuice! Portraying this beloved character from Tim Burton’s classic ’80s horror comedy is Ron …

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PopHorror Interviews Brian Hanson and Richard Handley from ‘The Black String’

The Black String

I was lucky enough to recently watch The Black String (read our review – here) for a festival and loved it. It was everything a horror-thriller should be. So, when I got the opportunity to interview the creators behind this crazy film, Brian Hanson and Richard Handley, I couldn’t wait …

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An Interview With ‘Scooter’ Writer/Director Matt Wohl

I recently had the opportunity to review Matt Wohl’s new film, Scooter (read our review here). It’s a very well thought out take on the fertile ground that naive YouTubers can provide for the found footage subgenre. It’s also his feature film debut. In the film, three famous YouTubers attempt …

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Vinegar Syndrome’s ‘Pledge Night’ (1990) 2K Restoration Blu-ray/DVD Combo Review

Once again, it’s time for some Vinegar Syndrome goodness! For September 2019, we’ve got a double feature of the 1990 T&A gorefest, Pledge Night, and the straight up horror flick, The Vineyard. I figured I’d pick Pledge Night to watch and review first, since I was in the mood for …

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Interview With Director Joe Begos: From Sci-fi Horror To Abstract Gore And Artistry

Driven by a passion to make films at a young age, Director Joe Begos took risks to make his dream a reality. After learning some ins and outs of the business, Joe released his first full-feature in 2013, titled Almost Human. By 2016, the ambitious filmmaker attracted the attention of …

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Interview with Jill “Sixx” Gevargizian: Kickstarting The Stylist

Writer, director and producer Jill “Sixx” Gevargizian is just as passionate about indie horror since the first time we spoke (read our interview here). Last year, we caught up with the filmmaker as she returned from the Chattanooga Film Festival where her two award-winning short films, BFF Girls (read our …

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