It’s like Freddy Krueger once said, “Every town has an Elm Street!” Do you live on Elm Street? Do you know someone who does? If so, you or your friend could win Free Tombstone Pizza for a year! Check it out! From The Tombstone Pizza Contest Page No tricks here. …
Read More »“As You Wish:” Looking Back At Robert Kurtzman’s ‘Wishmaster’ (1997)
As of September 19, 2022, Robert Kurtzman’s (The Walking Dead franchise) second directorial project, Wishmaster, is 25 years young. Starring Andrew Divoff (our interview) and Tammy Lauren, the film is about a young jewel appraiser (Lauren) who is given a stolen jewel to look over, one that happens to have …
Read More »PopHorror Interviews Horror Icon and Character Actor: Lin Shaye
Although Lin Shaye has been in horror classics such as Nightmare on Elm Street (her brother founded New Line Cinema!) and Critters, the first film I remember her from is There’s Something About Mary. The gross-out comedy from 1998 created a life-long fan in me. Since then, Lin has become …
Read More »Be One Of Us: A Trip Through The ‘I Like Scary Movies Experience’
A few months ago, Danni Winn and I started seeing these rather cryptic posters floating around Los Angeles quickly followed by some social media buzz about a new interactive horror-themed spectacle entitled I Like Scary Movies. But this wasn’t just your ordinary popup; it was a carefully constructed and thoughtfully …
Read More »Happy Halloween: ‘Nightmare’ 2018 Trilogy Review
Happy Halloween, boils and ghouls, we have a treat for you. If you love all things Wes Craven, then you’ll definitely want to check out this Nightmare trilogy that is inspired by him. It had it’s world premiere at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival and is unlike anything else out …
Read More »Sometimes They Come Back: A Defense of Remakes
One of the most played songs in the horror movie fandom is the hatred of remakes. Whether it’s a new Freddy, a new Jason, or a new Leatherface film on the horizon, there is always a wave of groans and moans about how the genre is losing its originality. But …
Read More »Interview With ‘The Watcher of Park Avenue’s (2017) Director Ryan Burton
I recently had the chance to watch Ryan Burton’s short film, The Watcher of Park Avenue (read my review here). When asked if I wanted to interview him, I jumped at the chance to get to know the talented director better. This interview was a total blast, and I thank Ryan …
Read More »The Watcher of Park Avenue (2017) – Short Movie Review
When asked if I would like to watch and review the short horror film, The Watcher of Park Avenue, I didn’t know much about it. The only thing I knew, is it stars two famous alumnae from the NOES franchise. Nightmare on Elm Street is tied with Halloween as my …
Read More »Horror Villain Backstories And Their Significance
I recently came across an article with list of horror villains who were supposedly ruined by having backstories. This honestly angered me because the way that article was written, it seemed like the writer didn’t even like horror films and didn’t care enough to see the significance of just how …
Read More »Fear Clinic (2015) Movie Review
For my debut article here on PopHorror, I thought it only fitting to review a film that I’ve had my eye on for several months now called Fear Clinic. What sold me on this? For starters, Robert Englund is in this movie. As a lifetime Nightmare on Elm Street fan, I’m always eager …
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