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Interview with Cinematographer Derek Huey

Derek Huey

Cinematographers often don’t get the love they deserve, but I recognize that many films wouldn’t be the same if it weren’t for that talented person behind the camera. Derek Huey is one of the most talented cinematographers in the indie horror business and with each film his work always improves. …

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Interview with Director Duncan Skiles for ‘The Clovehitch Killer’

The Clovehitch Killer

With The Clovehitch Killer having its release today in select theaters across the United States, along with being available on various streaming platforms, Abigail had the chance to sit down with director Duncan Skiles and discuss the movie in-depth and talk about how this haunting thriller came to be. PH: …

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‘Blood, Sweat, and Terrors’ 2018 Movie Review: A Blood-Soaked Anthology

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I love anthologies, especially horror based ones. It’s always a great way to past the time and discover hidden gems you never knew of. Even if most of them are bad, there’s almost always at least one that steals the show. Blood, Sweat, and Terrors definitely took me by surprise …

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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 …

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Ithaca Fantastik 2018: ‘Piercing’ Movie Review: Delightfully Disturbing

Piercing

PopHorror was lucky enough to help cover the 2018 Ithaca Fantastik Film Festival, one of our first reviews is the horror thriller, Piercing. Piercing is one that I’ve wanted to see for awhile. I kept missing the chance with each passing festival and I was stoked to finally see it. …

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Screamfest 2018: ‘So She Might Live’ Horror Short Review

We’re finally wrapping up our last review for the 2018 Screamfest Horror Film Festival. It was a great year, full of horrifyingly wonderful films and we are honored to have helped cover it. The last one on our list is the haunting horror short, So She Might Live. From Patrick …

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Horror Short Review ‘Machine Gun Baby’ (2018) – You’ll Shoot Their Eyes Out, Kid!

Nowadays, it seems like everyone is ultra-sensitive and squeamish — including many horror fans! For those who occasionally wish to kick it old school and see an unapologetically sleazy (and just plain weird) horror flick, Machine Gun Baby may be just what the abortion doctor ordered! That’s right: A major theme …

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Screamfest 2018: ‘Here There Be Monsters’ Short Movie Review

here there be monsters

October was insanely busy, but we’re wrapping our coverage for festivals all around the world, including the 2018 Screamfest Film Festival. One of the horror stories we had the privilege of covering for this event is Here There Be Monsters. This brilliant horror short was written/directed by Drew Macdonald and was …

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Interview with Kristen Ruhlin: Screenwriter and Star of ‘Welcome to Mercy’

Kristen Ruhlin

I recently had the opportunity to watch a phenomenal psychological horror film called Welcome to Mercy (read our review – here). It’s hauntingly breathtaking, and one of the masterminds behind this story is Kristen Ruhlin, who not only wrote the screenplay but also starred in the film. Read on to …

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‘Tales From The Grave’s’ ‘Hallowed Be Thy Name’ (2018) Episode Review

Tales From The Grave: Hallowed Be Thy Name

Tales From The Grave is a horror anthology web series that features a new director for each story. The latest episode, Hallowed Be Thy Name, premiered this week. This time, it was Jonathan Patrick Hughes’ ((S)aint Nick 2016) turn behind the camera. I will tell you in all honesty, I haven’t watched …

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