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Looking Back On Forty Years of ‘The Fog’ (1980) – Retro Review

The horror film, The Fog, was released 4 decades ago on February 8, 1980 to critical success. This cult classic comes from one of the masters of horror, John Carpenter. He directed, co-wrote the screen play, and created the music for the film. It stars Adrienne Barbeau (Creepshow 1982 – read …

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‘Trick’ (2019) Short Movie Review: A Ghostly Halloween Treat

Love is filling the air as Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, leaving Halloween fanatics longing for their favorite time of year. However, up-and-coming filmmaker Elwood Quincy Walker (Kissed 2019) has just the remedy for this monster mash love sickness with his horror short, Trick. Packing a big punch with its brief …

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‘Daniel Isn’t Real’ (2019) But The Chills Sure Are – Movie Review

As we exit 2019, we look back on a very high-quality year for horror. This past year has spawned mainstream and indie hits alike. But, before you finalize your “Best Of” lists for the year, you might want to consider the psychological thriller, Daniel Isn’t Real, which made waves at …

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In-Depth Interview with Josh Hasty, Director of New Halloween Film ‘Candy Corn’

Not many filmmakers can take the credit for bringing a beloved genre favorite out of retirement. But Josh Hasty can. When he cast horror icon PJ Soles in his new flick, Candy Corn (read our review – here), she has credited Josh with jump-starting her return to acting. It was …

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PopHorror Visits Bingemans Screampark 2019 in Kitchener Ontario Canada

Just as Halloween looms on the horizon, Bingemans Screampark in Kitchener Ontario, Canada brings yet another season of screams and scares to an end. I was lucky enough to be sent on behalf of PopHorror to test my mettle against the onslaught of chills and thrills that Bingemans Screampark had …

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‘Episode 3.4: Malvolia’s Halloween Party’ (2019) Review: Trick or Treat?

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I’m a little behind on my Halloween festivities this year, but one of my favorite traditions is watching Malvolia devour her victims. Episode 3.4: Malvolia’s Halloween Party is her newest event and it’s possibly one of her best parties yet. Oodles of blood and delightful screams. Malvolia’s Halloween Party was …

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Our Adventures At Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 29 (2019) – Part 1

I didn’t even make it out of the airport before I saw the t-shirts. Dracula. Demodogs. The Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man. Oh my. It’s time, once again, for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights, where the syrupy fog rolls in and the pizza fries sell like hotcakes. Ten new haunted houses. Five …

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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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Can You Handle The Halloween Haunt, The Scream Machine?

The Scream Machine is a fast and furious haunt located in Taylor, Michigan. It has an outdoor but sheltered waiting area with great entertainment while you wait for your turn. The Scream Machine is in its fourth season at its current location, and improving every year. It’s around 8,500 square feet, …

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