Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Medusa Deluxe being covered here wouldn’t exist. PopHorror: I finished up Medusa Deluxe last night, and I really enjoyed it! I was very impressed by the whole one-take decision. …
Read More »Interview With Sylvia Caminer, Director of ‘FOLLOW HER’
Recently I had the absolute thrill of reviewing Sylvia Caminer’s new thriller, Follow Her. You can read that review right here! Even better, I was able to interview the filmmaker herself! Follow Her Synopsis An aspiring actress responds to a mysterious classified ad and finds herself trapped in her new …
Read More »Writer/Director Abie Sidell Talks With PopHorror about ‘CRAM’ and the Honesty of Horror
I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Abie Sidell before the digital release of his latest creation, the short film, CRAM. We discussed the challenges of creating CRAM during a pre-vaccine pandemic with his company, Radical Rhinoceros. We covered the vampiric nature of the educational system. How hurt …
Read More »Interview with Rasmus Merivoo, Director of the Dark Fairy Tale ‘KRATT’
Last year during festival season, I reviewed the dark fairy tale, KRATT (read it – HERE) and now it’s available on Digital HD and Cable VOD. I recently had the opportunity to chat with the mastermind behind this wondaful and magical film, Rasmus Merivoo. Synopsis: Children are left at Grandma’s …
Read More »Interview with ‘The Reef: Stalked” Writer and Director, Andrew Traucki!
Everyone loves a good shark film and director/writer Andrew Traucki knows how to tell one! I recently had the privilege of chatting with Andrew about his career, his love for filmmaking, inspirations, and details for his newest film The Reef: Stalked. PopHorror – Hi Andrew. Thanks for chatting with me! …
Read More »Interview With ‘Psycho Ape!’ Director Addison Binek
Addison Binek’s Psycho Ape! might seem like just another goofy, low-budget horror spoof… well, okay. It is. But sometimes that’s what a person wants to see! The movie is intensely self-aware, always making it clear that it’s about a Psycho Ape (Stephen Albers) going around killing people. However, there is …
Read More »Interview with ‘The Feast” (2021) Director Lee Haven Jones and Actress Annes Elwy
Recently, we were given the opportunity to speak with director Lee Haven Jones and lead actress Annes Elwy from the new eco-horror film, The Feast. The film comes straight from Wales and is immersed in their folklore. Read our exclusive interview here or check out the video link at the bottom …
Read More »Fantastic Fest 2021: Interview with ‘Barbarians’ Director, Charles Dorfman
Recently, we got the opportunity to speak with Charles Dorfman, director of Fantastic Fest’s new film, Barbarians! Read our interview below! PopHorror: This being your directorial feature debut, what were some of the biggest challenges you faced? Charles Dorfman: Making my first film was probably the biggest challenge. Just to …
Read More »Interview With Brenda Sue Tolian, An Author With A Masters In Horror
Brenda Sue Tolian is a horror author, co-host of the Burial Plot Horror Podcast, member of the Horror Author’s Guild, and a mother. She also just earned her Masters Degree in Horror from Regis University. The idea of the horror genre and the world of academia just never seemed to …
Read More »Interview With Tyler Strickland, Composer For Peacock Series ‘John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise’
Recently, Peacock gave us the serial killer documentary John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise. In a deep dive into the John Wayne Gacy story, we are reminded that unsettling crimes can happen anywhere. Of course, a 6-hour documentary requires music, and Tyler Strickland offers just the right sounds to cushion …
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