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Brian DePalma’s Dressed To Kill (1980) is a complicated whirlwind of a slasher film released during the first real wave of slasher films. There are some real legends in this film, including Michael Caine (The Dark Knight 2008, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels 1988), Angie Dickinson (Oceans Eleven 2001, Even Cowgirls Get …
Read More »Ramola Garai’s ‘Amulet’ (2020) Drips With Malice—Movie Review
Amulet is a moody, atmospheric, dazzling new horror film written and directed by the very talented Golden Globe nominee Ramola Garai (Atonement 2007). It stars Imelda Staunton (Harry Potter franchise), Carla Juri (Blade Runner 2049 2017), Alec Secarenu (God’s Own Country 2017), and Angeliki Papoulia (Dogtooth 2009). Primarily known as …
Read More »‘Relic’ (2020) Movie Review: Suspenseful Horror At Its Best
Relic is horror of a different kind. This time, there are no supernatural, paranormal, or third kind demons. The only demons involved in this film are those of a very real disease known simply as Dementia. Director Natalie Erika James launches her debut with Relic. This film isn’t exactly ‘scary,’ …
Read More »Happy 85th Birthday, Donald Sutherland!
For more than 50 years Donald Sutherland has been a mainstay in Hollywood. The veteran actor has nearly 200 acting credits to his name, including a number of badass sci-fi and horror films. Sutherland was born on July 17, 1935 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. We at PopHorror would …
Read More »Bigger Boats and Broken Sharks: ‘JAWS’ (1975) My Favorite Horror Movie
If I were to close my eyes, I could tell you exactly where I was and who I was with when I first watched Jaws (1975 – read our retro review here). I was five years old, so 20 years ago. Yikes. I was in my grandparents’ basement, and the three …
Read More »‘Followed’ (2020) Movie Review: You’ll Be Living At The Edge of Your Seat Through This One!
Between COVID-19 and everything else going on in the world, I haven’t watched a lot of new movies this year. I’ve mostly stuck with feel-good, nostalgic ones that bring me a sense of comfort and familiarity. However, I’ve missed indulging in horror, so I decided to give Followed a chance. …
Read More »‘War Of The Worlds’ (2005): David Koepp’s Best Kept Secret – Retro Review
The 2005 version of War Of The Worlds was met with mixed results. However, like fine wine, the film gets better with age. David Koepp wrote the screenplay for legendary director Steven Spielberg. Koepp is probably best known for the Kevin Bacon thriller, Stir of Echoes (1999 – read our …
Read More »‘Becky’ (2020) Is A Bloody Good Time – Movie Review
When I first saw the trailer for Becky (2020), I did a double take. Is that KEVIN JAMES? Holy shit, it is! From Everybody Loves Raymond to The King of Queens to Hitch, I’ve been a fan of Kevin’s comedy for years. Paul Blart: Mall Cop aside, he’s a lovable, …
Read More »PopHorror Writers Pay Tribute To ‘The Shining’ (1980)
The Shining (1980) was initially released 40 years old on May 23, 2020. The film is a masterpiece of modern cinema to many, both in and out of the horror community. To honor the 40th anniversary, I asked the PopHorror team to remember the film and to talk about the …
Read More »PopHorror Writers Pay Tribute To ‘Friday The 13th’ (1980)
Friday the 13th (1980) turns 40 years old in 2020. There’s no questioning the film’s impact on horror cinema. There’s also no questioning the impact on our writers. To honor the 40th anniversary, I asked our team to remember the film and to talk about the legacy and what the …
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