Rear Window is a classic 1954 suspense film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on Cornell Woolrich’s short story”It Had to Be Murder” (read it here!). The film explores the theme of voyeurism through its protagonist, L.B. “Jeff” Jefferies, played by James Stewart. Jeff is a photojournalist who is confined …
Read More »Interview With Thomas Hardiman, Director Of ‘Medusa Deluxe’
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 »Sundance Film Festival 2022: This Horror Review Roundup Has Such Sights to Show You – Movie Reviews
Now that Sundance 2022 has come to a close, I want to share with you my thoughts on the films I saw. In this first article, I’ll cover the horror and thriller features I got to watch, a few quick thoughts on each, as well as whether I recommend checking …
Read More »Remembering The Life Of Alfred Hitchcock: My Top 5 Favorite Films From The Master Of Suspense
Legendary director Alfred Hitchcock passed away 40 years ago on April 29, 1980. Hitch has always been my favorite director. Some film critics have said that he might be the greatest director of our time. There are so many different elements that makes each of his films iconic. First, there …
Read More »‘Straight Edge Kegger’ Director Jason Zink – A Straight Up Interview
This last November, I had the opportunity to host the Indie Horror Director’s Panel at Days of the Dead Chicago. I was so inspired by all of the directors. I would be remiss if I didn’t say that Director Jason Zink absolutely stood out! The way he talked about his …
Read More »Alfred Hitchcock Facts and Quotes in Honor of His 120th Birthday
This past month would have been Alfred Hitchcock’s 120th birthday. Hitchcock was the groundbreaking creator of a new kind of mystery, earning him the title The Master of Suspense. He paved the way for modern day thrillers and horror films. We’ve discussed both the master himself and his films. Rear …
Read More »Hitchcock’s ‘Rear Window’ (1954) Turns 65
What does it mean to say that an artist has changed your life? It would mean that he or she, somehow with their art, permanently shifted your perception of the world. It’s a rare occurrence when this happens, and there are few artists throughout history who have been capable of …
Read More »Thirty-five Year’s After Her Death, PopHorror Remembers Grace Kelly
Thirty-five years after her passing, PopHorror looks back on the life and career of the stunning and talented Grace Kelly. Read on to find out about her roles in several horror movies as well as what her close friend, Jimmy Stewart, had to say about her at her funeral. “I …
Read More »Happy Birthday, Alfred Hitchcock!
On August 13th, 1899 the world was introduced to Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock. Little did he know that he would later become one of the greatest horror icons of our time. With numerous films under his belt, Hitchcock excelled the most in creating suspenseful characters that were more than a …
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