I love holiday-themed horror movies, and I’ve always wanted more Thanksgiving ones. Luckily for me, I got this with the new horror comedy, Friendsgiving, a fun story about a time where friends can get together, catch up, and lend a hand or two… This horror comedy short was directed by Samantha …
Read More »WiHM 2018 Interview with Actress Rebekah Kennedy
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting several up and coming talented actresses. Rebekah Kennedy is undoubtedly one of them. I first saw her in the horror short, Amy (read our review – here), and I’ve continued to follow and support her work. Rebekah took time to talk with me about her career, …
Read More »‘The Cured’ (2018) Movie Review – Not Your Average Zombie Tale
Although I love the classic zombie stories, it’s definitely not my favorite subgenre, and I’ve grown tired of the same old, undead stuff. When I first heard about IFC Films’ new sci-fi horror flick, The Cured, I was a bit hesitant… that is, until I saw who was in it. The …
Read More »Celebrating WIHM 2018 – Interview With Hellraiser’s Female Cenobite, Barbie Wilde
It is truly an honor to celebrate the amazing women in this month of WIHM and remind those out there in the industry how far women have come, sharing vision, talent and determination in each task they perform, and going that extra mile. This amazing lady has no need for …
Read More »PopHorror Interviews Derek Nguyen, Director of IFC Midnight’s ‘The Housemaid’
Some people are just born to direct and this is definitely true for Derek Nguyen. He has great vision and knows how to deliver a phenomenal horror story that focuses on great characters, atmosphere, and fear. This is how I felt after watching his new film The Housemaid, which will be in …
Read More »‘Scratch’ (2018) Short Film Review – Karma At Its Finest!
As I’ve mentioned before, I am a judge for the 2018 Women in Horror Film Festival. It is such an incredible honor. Last year’s festival was a huge success, bringing light to amazing shorts and features. One that is receiving a plethora of love is called Scratch and it’s officially available to watch …
Read More »WiHM 2018 Interview with Indie Actress Mel Heflin
Although I haven’t known Mel Heflin long, I’m already a huge fan. I first saw her in 2018’s Stirring (read our review – here) and am looking forward to all her upcoming projects. She’s definitely a force to be reckoned with, not only in the indie horror community but the community …
Read More »‘The Ritual’ (2018) Movie Review
Adam Nevill’s 2011 novel, The Ritual, is a masterpiece of horror, a tense, highly atmospheric story with a Lovecraftian-esque monster and a sense of dread so thick you can cut it with a knife. Well, at least the first half of the novel is. The second half devolves into a minefield …
Read More »WiHM 2018 Interview with Filmmaker/Actress Cindy Maples
Women in Horror Month is such a special time for me. As a woman in horror myself, I feel proud to be a part of such an amazing community and to know so many talented women, especially in the indie horror community. Actress/filmmaker Cindy Maples is, hands down, one of …
Read More »‘Black Hollow Cage’ (2018) Movie Review: A Mind-Bending Horror Thriller
Sometimes you watch a film and you’re left wondering what the hell just happened. It’s like you were in some type of space-time continuum and everything is a little fuzzy. That’s how I felt after watching the upcoming film, Black Hollow Cage. This mind-bending horror thriller was directed and written by …
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