Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) is known as many things: A dirty child murderer called “The Springwood Slasher,” a burnt-faced psychopath, a dream demon and the “bastard son of a hundred maniacs.” He is also the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise’s primary villain and a pop culture icon. Freddy has joined …
Read More »‘Wes Craven’s New Nightmare’ 25th Anniversary: Strengths and Weaknesses
Originally released on October 14, 1994, Wes Craven’s New Nightmare offered a fresh, daring take on the Freddy Krueger character… or something like it. You see, New Nightmare is technically a Freddy movie, yet it definitely isn’t. The villain is actually an entity that takes the form of Freddy, because it …
Read More »BE NANCY: Why Being Into Survival Is The Key To Any Great Final Girl
As a kid in the ’80s, I grew up on the south side of Chicago. My mother had me when she was only 17, which ultimately meant that we both had to grow up together. My mother was the hardest working woman I know. She was my first hero in …
Read More »WiHM 2019 – Artist Feature: Interview With Glizzette Ojeda
Over the past few years, I’ve made social media connections with artists from around the world. For someone who enjoys the therapeutic practice of doodling to release stress, I admire those who have the raw talent of the craft, primarily those who encourage others to follow through to their own …
Read More »Retro Review – A Nightmare On Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)
Thirty years ago this month, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master hit theaters to a horror-fueled pack of Freddy Krueger fans chomping at the bit to see more of their favorite child murdering anti-hero. In this one, Freddy returns to terrorize the dreams of the remaining Dream Warriors, as well as …
Read More »Interview with Art the Clown Himself, David Howard Thornton
It’s no secret the new film, Terrifier (read the PopHorror review of the film here), has been on everyone’s lips in the horror community. Whether you heard about it on Instagram or Facebook, everyone is talking about it. Upon viewing this movie, I was blown away by filmmaker Damien Leone’s creation, …
Read More »Interview with Jamie Bernadette: Dreams Become Reality
Growing up in the small town of Kankakee, Illinois, Jamie Bernadette dreamed of appearing on the big screen from a young age. When it came time to decide between settling into small town life or pursuing her dreams, she decided to leave for L.A. After making appearances in several commercials, …
Read More »The Top 50 Men In Horror and Thrillers, Part Two
Inspired by PopHorror’s list of the Top 50 Women in Horror Movies and Thrillers (which you can read here and here), we have compiled a list of The Top 50 Men In Horror Movies and Thrillers. This is part two of two. The list will include men who are actors, writers, directors, and musicians. You can …
Read More »Top 50 Men In Horror Movies and Thrillers, Part One
Inspired by PopHorrors list of the Top 50 Women in Horror Movies and Thrillers (which you can read here and here), we have compiled a list of The Top 50 Men In Horror Movies and Thrillers. This is part one of two. The list will include men who are actors, writers, directors, …
Read More »New Horror Movies for January 2018
The end of 2017 has officially come. So what do we have in store for 2018? On the horror front, there are quite a few films being released in January alone. Read on to find out what’s going to be released in January 2018 and let us know what you’re …
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