Sometimes you meet someone and you just instantly connect. That was how I felt when I met Director Simone Kisiel at the 2018 Women in Horror Film Festival. We had chatted a few times before on social media, but meeting her in person was one of the highlights of my …
Read More »Interview with Jeremy Wechter: Director and Writer of ‘e-DEMON’
It’s getting close to the end of 2018, so I’ve been hard at work trying to wrap up all my interviews with people who have done some pretty amazing films this year. Next is up is the talented writer and director, Jeremy Wechter. His newest feature is the horror story, …
Read More »Interview with ‘Killer Kate!’ Director Elliot Feld
Filmmaker Elliot Feld has an inspiring passion, and he’s definitely going places. His first feature film, Killer Kate!, starring his up-and-coming actress wife, Alexandra Feld (whom I also spoke with, so keep an eye out for her interview), is funny, entertaining, bloody and is filled with laughs and gasps. I …
Read More »PopHorror Interviews Tommy Bertelsen: Director of ‘Welcome to Mercy’
IFC Midnight has been killing it with their horror releases this year including Welcome to Mercy (read our review – here). It’s one that I still keep thinking about, even weeks later, and much of that is due to the brilliant director, Tommy Bertelsen. I was lucky enough talk with …
Read More »Interview with ‘The Crescent’ Director, Seth A. Smith
If you love films that are visually stunning and take you a emotional journey, The Crescent is for you. I was lucky enough to review the film last year and now I finally had a chance to talk with the director, Seth A. Smith, for the upcoming VOD release on …
Read More »Interview with Filmmaker and Woman in Horror, Lou Simon
I got the insane pleasure of interviewing Lou Simon; writer, director, producer and woman in horror. We discussed her newest film, 3: An Eye for an Eye, what it’s like being a triple-threat, being a woman in the industry, and her favorite scary movie. I’m not afraid to admit, I …
Read More »Interview with Shinsuke Sato, the Japanese Director of ‘Bleach’
I’m extremely excited to have had the opportunity to interview the amazing Japanese director, Shinsuke Sato. Being a fan of Japanese cinema and culture, I was thrilled to delve into the creations of Shinsuke Sato, a man renowned and highly respected for both writing and directing I Am a Hero …
Read More »Interview With Director Todd Bartoo: Defying Genre with ‘Killing Joan’
Some of the best films that have stood the test of time and gained a cult following are those that are difficult to classify. Genre blending films such as Ghostbusters (1984), Death Wish (1974), The Crow (1994) and The Shining (1980) may have stronger horror elements than others, but ultimately, …
Read More »PopHorror Interviews Adam MacDonald, Director of ‘Backcountry’ and ‘Pyewacket’
Although I love horror, it takes a lot to scare me. Psychological thrillers and films that mess with your head are typically the ones that affect me the most. That’s why I love Pyewacket (read my review here) so much. It’s definitely one my favorites thus far in 2018, and I …
Read More »Interview with Julius Ramsay, Director of ‘Midnighters’
Being a writer for PopHorror has provided me with so many opportunities to interview some amazing and talented people! I recently got to sit down and chat with Julius Ramsay, the incredible director of the upcoming thriller Midnighters. It is in theaters and Available On Demand And Digital HD March 2! Julius …
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