Nobody walks the line between innocence and deviance like a cheerleader. With their perfect hair, great moves, bright eyes, ear-to-ear smiles, and perky… personalities—what did you think I was gonna say?—there’s no better All-American trope to put the fun in funeral! Ready? Okay! 1. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (1992) Joss Whedon …
Read More »Lucky McKee’s ‘MAY’ (2002) – An Ageless Character Study – Retro Review
Simply put, character studies make some of the most intriguing films ever created. From Hitchcock’s genre-defining Psycho (1960) to the more recent masterclass Pearl (2022, read our review here), horror has allowed us to follow some of the most heartbroken and homicidal figures in history. May (2003) is no exception. It …
Read More »Lucky McKee’s ‘May’ (2002): A Creepy Character Study – Retro Review
Characters will always be the most fascinating things about movies. In spite of the fact that every aspect of filmmaking has to come together in a cacophony of timing and storytelling, we always find ourselves relating in some way to the more memorable characters. In May, the main character is a …
Read More »Justin Lareau’s Horror Comedy, ‘Lantern’s Lane,’ Trailer Released
Lantern’s Lane is an upcoming horror comedy about an urban legend. I’m not sure about you, but for me this is a winning combination. They are some of my favorite horror sub genres. Let’s take a look at Lantern’s Lane, including the trailer. Synopsis: A recent college graduate and her …
Read More »Meet the Writers: Dani McKinney
Hi, I’m Dani! I have been a writer at Pophorror for almost a year. Loving the journey! Below is a little bit more info on me. What is your “real” job? My real life job is in a call center. However, I am going to school to become a Young …
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