(Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.) PopHorror has reviewed several books for far for Confessions Publicity, including author Jason Parent’s last novel, A Life Removed (read our review of the book here). We were highly impressed with Parent’s humor, gory descriptions …
Read More »The Snowman – The Ultimate Christmas Horror Cartoon
“A story about death.” If you thought Raymond Briggs’s The Snowman was a joyous Christmas cartoon for the festive season, you’re sadly mistaken. In life, we cherish the precious moments and build our lives on happy memories. For the festive season, it’s traditional to gather with loved ones as we eat, …
Read More »Book Review: Unmasked: The Kane Hodder Autobiography
In horror circles, Kane Hodder is kind of a big deal. From his lengthy career as a stuntman and stunt coordinator, to his iconic portrayals of Jason Voorhees, Victor Crowley, Ed Gein, and more, Kane has seen and done pretty much everything in the filmmaking industry. His autobiography, Unmasked: The …
Read More »Book Review and Reflection: Stephen King’s ‘It’
It’s no secret that Stephen King’s It was one of the biggest movies of 2017. I really enjoyed the film, and after watching I decided to go back and give the book a reread. Some background here – I read the book when I was fifteen years old. This review won’t …
Read More »‘Retrograde’ by Peter Cawdron – Book Review
Most books about Mars end up being about alien life. Peter Cawdron’s Retrograde does not go this route. The Mars colonists are made aware that there was an epic nuclear strike on major cities back on Earth. This news ends up driving a wedge between the different mods who argue …
Read More »James S. Murray’s Upcoming Novel, ‘Awakened,’ Has A Release Date
It’s finally happening, PopHorror fans! James S. Murray of Trutv’s Impractical Jokers is releasing his first ever novel, Awakened! Yes, I know Impractical Jokers isn’t a horror show, but that doesn’t mean that the four lifelong friends only know how to make people laugh. Co-written with Sixth Cycle author Darren Wearmouth, Awakened …
Read More »‘The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger’ by Stephen King – Book review
Odds are, if you’re around my grandmother, you’ll find a Stephen King book within arm’s reach. One of her favorite series that King wrote was the Dark Tower novels. Being that I looked up to her so much, you could say that the franchise became my white whale… a goal that …
Read More »Mary Shelley, Author of Frankenstein: It’s ALIVE!
In honor of Women in Horror Month, we must celebrate one of the authors who had a major impact on horror. Mary Shelley created one of the most iconic creature characters: Frankenstein’s monster. The story of this freak of nature has transcended the novel to 1931’s Frankenstein, 1994’s Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Showtime’s Penny …
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