Body swap horror goes back decades but was popularized in the 1970s by David Cronenberg (The Fly 1986)(check out our tribute article to David here). We’ve seen the transference of souls through all different mediums and purposes in horror. But few modern takes on this trope have been done as …
Read More »There’s Even More Horror Coming From Peacock This October 2021
We are all so excited for Halloween Kills, which is coming out this October on Peacock. But that’s not the only reason to keep it tuned to the streaming service. They have just announced a whole slew of horror and horror-esque films and series that they’re hosting next month. They’ve …
Read More »Creeping Dread: David Robert Mitchell’s ‘It Follows’
As is tradition for new writers at PopHorror, I was tasked with writing a piece on my favorite film as a sort of introduction to the site’s readers. I fretted. My two favorite flicks are George Romero’s Night Of The Living Dead and John Carpenter’s The Thing, two classic works …
Read More »10 Horror Movie Soundtracks That Stand The Test of Time
There are many horror films out there that have stood the test of time. But what makes them truly recognizable by their audience is through their music. Horror films have long been known to create fear and terror, but the soundtrack is what really helps to provide that bone-chilling, spine-tingling …
Read More »‘The Black String’ (2018) Dangles An Erotic Ride – Movie Review
The Black String is a haunting 2018 horror film that combines the paranormal, cults, and the fears of sex. Erotic thrillers have been around since time began, but David Cronenberg popularized them in the ’70s with hits like Shivers (1975) and Rabid (1977), which spotlighted the true dangers of contamination …
Read More »‘Trust Me: A Witness Account of the Goatman’ – Short Film Review
One of the many cool things that I get asked to do is review films for PopHorror. It gives me an opportunity to view movies that I probably wouldn’t have ever heard of or had a chance to see on my own. You may remember that I am also a …
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 …
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