William Castle (born William Schloss Jr. on April 24, 1914 and passed away 45 years ago on May 31, 1977) was in many ways an all-American success story of overcoming odds. He probably isn’t the biggest underdog of all time, but he was an orphan who dropped out of high …
Read More »Joe Giannone’s ‘Madman’ (1981) Hits 4K Through Vin Syn – Media Review
It’s a spooky summer night around the campfire. The beers are flowing, the party is wild, and it’s time for a scary story to change the lives of some unfortunate, trespassing teenagers. This setup sounds like the perfect backdrop for a nostalgic horror movie, but very few do it like …
Read More »Elvira and Shudder Team For ‘Elvira’s 40th Anniversary Special’
Horror fans have been clamoring for Elvira’s return. Thanks to Shudder, they’re finally getting their wish! Shudder sends word they’re celebrating Elvira’s 40th Anniversary with an all-new, exclusive special. It’s not October, but thanks to Shudder’s 61 Days of Halloween, it’s safe to say that Spooky Season is officially underway! …
Read More »Different Shades of Haunted House Movies – Our Top 10 Haunted House Movies
Looking for some haunted house movies to get yourself ready for Halloween? Well, we’ve got the list for you! We wrote up a list of our Top 10 Haunted House Movies from oldest to newest, and we just had to share it with you guys. Let’s get to it: 1. House …
Read More »Interview With A ‘Master of Horror’ – William Malone
William Malone is a true Master of Horror and I am a personal fan of his creations. The style, creativity and conceptual combination of his work is pure genius. I was ecstatic when William agreed to do an interview with us, and I’m sure his fans will be eager to …
Read More »Top 5 Scariest Hospitals in Horror Movies
Happy Halloween Month! Today, PopHorror takes a look at the top 5 scariest hospitals in horror movies. Why are hospitals considered to be such scary places? Just think of all the anguish that has gone on there, especially the asylums and infirmaries of times past. Even with the help of …
Read More »7 Nights of Perfect Double Features
The horror nerd knows the unique pain and pleasure that comes with putting two movies together for a truly killer double feature – the kind of exciting combination that makes the entire viewing experience a new, sublime cinematic journey and makes each movie stand out as exceptional against the other. …
Read More »House On Haunted Hill (1959) – Retro Review
When it comes to older films, people nowadays can’t help but see them through modern eyes. Not all films get better with age. The special effects don’t hold up like they used to, the acting that was acceptable decades ago is usually almost laughable now, especially with horror films. And, …
Read More »11 Horrifying Hospitals in Horror!
While we should all be appreciative that they exist, hospitals can be downright terrifying. It is no wonder that filmmakers have long been inspired by them when you consider how many contagious illnesses, deaths and mental breakdowns occur in a single hospital during its lifetime. The setting already puts people …
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