So far, 2017 has delivered a decent amount of awesome horror movies and it’s only just begun. Although there’s plenty of big blockbuster hits coming out over the next few months, some highly anticipated indies are coming too. One that I’ve been looking forward to is the retro horror thriller, Close Calls, …
Read More »Poor Agnes (2017) – Fantasia Film Festival Review
Poor Agnes just saw its premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal, and I had the privilege of viewing it. Starring Lora Burke and Robert Notman, Poor Agnes is an intense and unpredictable film. The relationship between victim and killer is never viewed as much more than one killing the other. These …
Read More »Interview with Rocky Gray: His Directorial Debut and Horror Film Composition
Horror movies wouldn’t be the same without killer music. Who do we have to thank for that? The people who score the films, of course! Rocky Gray is best known for his involvement with the band Evanescence. However, lately he’s been rocking the horror world with his wicked music. In the …
Read More »Interview with ‘Descending’ Actress KateLynn Newberry
We’ve talked to quite a few people in the past few weeks who are involved with the upcoming horror film Descending… and we’re not done yet! This time, we got to chat with the lovely and incredibly talented KateLynn Newberry! She has been in many films, including Virgin Forest, Lady …
Read More »Top 5 Reasons to Watch ‘Night of Something Strange’
Recently, I saw the trailer on Facebook for the indie horror film Night of Something Strange. It looked absolutely fucking bonkers and I needed to see it as soon as possible! Luckily, I only had two days to wait until it was released on VOD, so my anticipation wasn’t stretched …
Read More »Romero’s ‘Day of the Dead’ (1985): A Thought Provoking Classic
By sheer coincidence, George A. Romero — the iconic horror director — passed away just days before the 32nd anniversary of his classic Day of the Dead. The movie was released on July 19, 1985, and he died on July 16, 2017. Normally, I don’t say much about celebrity deaths, but …
Read More »Wes Craven’s Slaughter Show, ‘The Hills Have Eyes’ (1977) – Retro Review
In Wes Craven’s classic 1977 film, The Hills Have Eyes, a family on their way to California has the misfortune to have their car break down in an area closed to the public and inhabited by violent savages ready to attack. We take a look back at this film on …
Read More »PopHorror Interviews ‘Babysitter Massacre’ Director Henrique Couto
There’s an energy around Henrique Couto that’s hard to ignore. When I met him at VHS Fest at the Mahoning Drive-In Theater, I immediately knew I wanted to speak with him more. He’s funny, intelligent, and most importantly, passionate about horror. I picked up a copy of Babysitter Massacre, we shared …
Read More »Maléfique (2002) – A Look Into French Horror Cinema
If you’re into French cinema, this is a must to add to your collection! “Are you going to get out alive?” Maléfique, released in France in 2003, is an original French horror that leaves you in awe at the imaginative assemblage of fantasy, horror and mystery. The story is set in a …
Read More »PopHorror’s Q & A with Kayla Elizabeth, Director of ‘Descending’
In the last week, we’ve been doing a lot of coverage on the film Descending and we’re not even close to stopping yet! This time, we talk with Kayla Elizabeth, the director behind this upcoming horror film that we all can’t wait to see. Learn more about her, fun moments …
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