NOTE: This story was published during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the films being covered here wouldn’t exist. PopHorror fully supports the WGA and SAG-AFTRA and their efforts. Filmed entirely in Dallas, Texas, Christie Vela’s feature film debut, …
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Looking for something killer to watch this weekend? Look no further than SEBASTIAN (2023), a serial killer horror film starring horror icon Jamie Bernadette (I Spit On Your Grave)! Check out the trailer and read on for the details! Sebastian Synopsis Sebastian (Luca Della Valle), a reincarnated Christian martyr who …
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MONROE POP FEST is Bringing the Horror This Fall
Listen up Horror Fans! Monroe Pop Fest is bringing the HORROR to Monroe, MI this Fall. Tony Moran (Michael Myers) from Halloween (1978) will be in attendance. As well as three lovely WOMEN OF HORROR: Cortney Palm–Zombeavers (2014), Sushi Girl (2012), & Silent Night (2012) Hannah Fierman–V/H/S (2012) & Siren …
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The Happening turned 15 this month. To celebrate PopHorror compiled a list of fun facts! The Happening follows the story of science teacher Elliot Moore (Mark Wahlberg), his wife Alma (Zooey Deschanel) and his colleague Julian (John Leguizamo) as they try to elude the invisible killer in Pennsylvania’s farmland. Soon it …
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I’m always looking for something new to read. I’m admittedly a bit particular when it comes to choosing something, though. Maybe it’s because I work in a library and have a ton of books at my disposal to try. Or maybe it’s because I’m picky AF. Who knows. But I …
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Some things should always be sacred. For context, I’m speaking of listening to your favorite part of a song or album, important dialogue in a movie, or your favorite scene from Evil Dead Rise. But try and get your children to share your beliefs! Some things you just don’t talk …
Read More »‘EVIL DEAD RISE’ (2023) Streaming On MAX Soon
EVIL DEAD RISE (2023) was a big horror hit (read our review here) and if you missed it in theaters, your chance to stream it at home is almost here! Check out the trailer below, then read on for the details! EVIL DEAD RISE (2023) Synopsis Moving the action out …
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