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‘THE EXORCIST’ (1973): A Timeless Horror Classic that Transcends Generations

Released in 1973 and directed by William Friedkin, The Exorcist remains an iconic horror film that has left an indelible mark on cinematic history. Adapted from William Peter Blatty’s 1971 novel of the same name, the movie is a chilling exploration of faith, good versus evil, and the supernatural. Let’s delve …

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Fantastic Fest 2023 Review: ‘Spooktacular!’ Heartfelt Doc Highlighting The Glory Days Of Spooky World

Many moons ago, horror fandom was not embraced the way it is today. There weren’t circuits of conventions, there were minuscule amounts of merchandise catering to the demographic, and the idea of an interactive theme park celebrating all things spooky was a fledgling one, to say the least. But thanks …

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Playing Now at Fantastic Fest: ‘SPOOKTACULAR!’

Playing Now at Fantastic Fest is a new documentary film directed by Quinn Monahan (A Good Samaritan’s Habit) : SPOOKTACULAR! The film features Tom Savini, Alice Cooper, Dee Wallace, and Linda Blair. It made its world premiere at Fantastic Fest at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar over the weekend, and will …

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‘THE EXORCIST’ (1973) Heads To 4K UHD For Its 50th Anniversary

The Exorcist

Celebrate 100 years of Warner Bros. and 50 years of The Exorcist with an all-new 4K release of the 1973 horror classic! The William Friedkin classic is coming your way soon, in glorious UHD! Read on for the details! From THE EXORCIST 4K UHD Press Release Celebrating the 50th anniversary …

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One PopHorror Writer’s Top 5 Demonic Possession Films

A lot of us have watched possession movies like The Exorcist, which was perhaps the greatest demonic possession movie of all time. It’s universally loved and hated. Some think it’s perfect and others think it’s too real or scary. For me, my first demonic viewing was something I saw on …

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An In-Depth Discussion With ‘Fairy Tales’ Creator JJ Villard

Adult Swim on Cartoon Network has recently taken a dip into the deep end of horror-centric, irreverent animated entertainment with JJ Villard’s Fairy Tales, and I love it. The series began on May 10th, with new episodes entertaining folks every Sunday night.  JJ has taken the time-honored Brothers Grimm stories …

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Still Terrifying 45 Years Later: ‘The Exorcist’ (1973)

My love for The Exorcist knows no bounds, and December 26, 2018 marks the 45th anniversary of the celebrated classic, a film that has never strayed from my favorites list. This film profoundly moved me. It truly terrified me with my first viewing experience and has only crept under my skin …

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PopHorror Goes To ScareLA Los Angeles, CA 2018: Summertime Halloween

People are generally surprised when I admit to never having attended a horror convention, and they’re not alone. I’m surprised at this unfortunate fact. However, after interviewing Jon Schnitzer (which you can find here) and Shar Mayer (which you can find here) for their hit documentary, Haunters: The Art of …

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It’s A Perfect Day for An Exorcism

I was a bit of a late bloomer when it came to horror films. Horror fans are a particularly passionate, devoted bunch, often lifelong fans with fond memories of seeing their first films as young as 5 or 6 years old. Not me. I was terrified of horror as a …

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Top 50 Women In Horror Movies and Thrillers, Part 2

In honor of Women in Horror Month, PopHorror has compiled a list of the Top 50 Women In Horror Movies and Thrillers. This list contains ladies from movies, TV shows, books, writers and short films. This is part two of our list so if you haven’t done so make sure you …

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