We’re back with another interview from a cast member of Descending. Meet Roger Connors, a fellow horror fanatic who loves working in this genre. Learn more about the film, his character, and other films he’s in! PopHorror – Thanks for talking with us, Roger! What inspired you to become an actor? …
Read More »Genre Policing: A New Trend In Horror
When I saw Get Out (2017) (see our review here), I knew that it would be an important movie for the horror genre. I also knew it would be a controversial one. I thought that controversy would be born of the film’s masterful treatment of American anxieties about race, and …
Read More »PopHorror Interviews Cult Horror Actress Lauren Ashley Carter
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Lauren Ashley Carter is one of the top actresses in the current horror genre. Starring in films such as Darling, Jug Face, and the upcoming sci-fi drama, Imitation Girl, Lauren has proven herself to be a versatile and extremely talented actress. I had the opportunity …
Read More »The Amityville Horror: The Murders and the Myth 38 Years Later
On July 27, 1979, The Amityville Horror was unleashed onto the world. Much hype was involved leading up the movie’s release, due to the fact that the story of Amityville was based on true events! Whether you believe this or not, The Amityville Horror remains a terrifying film that has …
Read More »Del Playa (2017) Movie Review
Calling Shaun Hart’s latest film, Del Playa, controversial would probably be a bit of an understatement. Del Playa bears a striking resemblance to 2014’s awful Isla Vista killings, as they both center around a killer who was scorned by females. Before we get to my thoughts on the film, here’s the official summary …
Read More »Looking Into Classic Vampire Movies: Part Two – ‘Lifeforce’ (1985)
“IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE, THE TERROR BEGINS.” In our second part of the three part look into classic vampire movies (part one is here while part three is here), PopHorror is taking a look back at Lifeforce, an ’80s cinematic sci-fi horror with elements of romance, action and mystery, and is …
Read More »Creepshow (1982): Romero, King and Savini’s Stylish Revenge Stories – Retro Review
Revenge is a tried and true theme in the arts, and horror cinema is no exception. Enter the world of Creepshow (1982). Written by Stephen King, directed by George A. Romero, and with practical effects by Tom Savini, Creepshow illustrates what can happen when horror icons unite. Seriously, a team like …
Read More »PopHorror Takes A Look Back at Wolfen (1981) 36 Years Later
Thirty-six years ago on July 24, 1981, a werewolf movie was released that was a reaction to the environmentalist movement of the late ’70s and early ’80s called Wolfen,. Directed by Micheal Wadleigh, and based on the novel by Whitley Streiber, it is a man versus beast story on the …
Read More »Looking Into Classic Vampire Movies: Part One – Cronos (1993)
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW THE SECRET TO ETERNAL LIFE? PopHorror is taking a look back at some of the most classicly told vampire tales. In part one (you can see part 2 here and part three here), we’re going back to 1993 to remember the greatness that is Cronos. In …
Read More »Interview with Alex Vincent, Star of ‘Child’s Play’ and ‘Descending’
I grew up watching ’80s films, so it’s always an honor when I get to talk to someone from one of my beloved classics. Alex Vincent is known for his role in the Child’s Play series as Andy, the little boy that Chucky is bound and determined to possess in …
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