Tag Archives: Herschell Gordon Lewis

Frank Henenlotter’s ‘Basket Case’ (1982) He’s Not Heavy He’s My Brother – Retro Review

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Frank Henenlotter’s Basket Case, one of the most punk rock cult classic horror films ever made. Released in April of 1982, Basket Case became an underground sensation. While it was a staple of the horror section in small town video stores across the …

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Saying Goodbye To Special FX/Indie Filmmaker Ryan Nicholson (1971-2019)

Acclaimed Canadian special effects artist and indie filmmaker Ryan Nicholson has passed away on October 8, 2019 after his fight with cancer. Born in 1971, Nicholson grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. He was an amazing self taught effects artist who studied under Oscar nominated artist Adrien Morot (Pet …

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Will It Work? – A ‘Midsommar’ Double Feature Matchup

Welcome to a new series where, every week, PopHorror picks a horror movie and tries to find a risky or unexpected double feature. We write up our reasons then take it to social media. Let’s find out if our pick is a great night at the theater or a disappointing …

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Arrow Video Reveals May, 2019 New Releases

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It’s going to start warming up outside. That’s your cue to stay in and cool off with another fun month of Arrow Video releases! They’ve got four exciting new titles hitting shelves in May, and we’ve got all the details for you right here. Do you like spaghetti westerns? Action …

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Arrow Video Announces November Release Schedule

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Winter is coming, but fall is already here. Arrow Video is doing its part to keep genre fans comfy and basking in the warm, loving glow of our television sets. Four brand new Arrow releases hit shelves in November. Who needs to rake leaves or shovel snow? You’ll have plenty …

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PopHorror Interviews Scream Queen Genoveva Rossi

Genoveva Rossi is a well-known actress who has been working in the horror genre for several years. She has spent most of her career playing gypsies, witches, fortune tellers, Satanists, and soldiers. She is also an accomplished writer and her work can be found in UKHorrorscene.com and Digital Dead magazine. Recently Genoveva …

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Scars Of Xavier (2017) Movie Review

All the way from Germany comes Scars of Xavier, a rather amazing indie offering which displays as much style, beauty and atmosphere as as it does gruesome and ghastly material. The film was directed by Kai E. Bogatzki, who was responsible for editing some pretty gory films, including Marcel Walz’s …

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RIP: “Godfather of Gore” Herschell Gordon Lewis Has Passed Away at 90

2016 has claimed another great horror icon. Something Weird Video has announced that Herschell Gordon Lewis, dubbed the “Godfather of Gore”, has passed away. He was 90-years-old. “Very sad news. We’re sad to report that Herschell Gordon Lewis has passed away. Herschell was a dear friend and colleague of ours and …

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