“So I have this idea for a sci-fi, action movie,” I can imagine the conversation going. “Picture this: Adam Driver vs. Dinosaurs!” Let me stop you right there. SOLD! The trailer for ’65’ (2023), starring Adam Driver, dropped this week and it looks badass. You need to see this one …
Read More »Matt Cunningham’s ‘3 Demons’ (2022) Leaves You Asking “How Much Is Too Much?” – Movie Review
Mixing two ingredients is a classic way to revitalize things that have become a bit overdone on their own. Mix some jelly into your peanut butter sandwich? Wham. You’ve got PB&J. Mix some comedy into your horror movie? You’ve got a nice way for audiences to get relaxed in between …
Read More »Somtow Sucharitkul’s ‘The Laughing Dead’ (1989) Vinegar Syndrome 4k Restoration Blu-ray Review
I’d like to start this review with a big thank you to Vinegar Syndrome. Not only do they share screener copies of their releases, but thanks to them, cult classic and strange films that are hard to find are preserved in the best quality available. Without their hard work, I …
Read More »40 Years of Epic Terror – ‘The Evil Dead’ (1981) Retro Review
When it comes down to the most iconic horror films in history, there are not very many that can argue that this film would be on that list. Directed and written by Sam Raimi, The Evil Dead (another epic review) set many horror standards for years to come. Anyone who loves …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Official Trailer and Key Art Debut for Netflix’s ‘Nightbooks’
Check out the official trailer and key art debut for Netflix’s Nightbooks. The film was directed by David Yarovesky with a screenplay by Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis, which is based on the book by J.A. White. It was produced by Sam Raimi, Romel Adam, Mason Novick, Michelle Knudsen. Executive …
Read More »‘The Evil Dead’ Coming to Cinemas Nationwide October 7th for Its 40th Anniversary
Fathom Events and Grindhouse Releasing are set to bring writer/director Sam Raimi’s original 1981 horror classic, The Evil Dead back to cinemas nationwide for its 40th anniversary. In addition to the movie that spawned a film, TV, and video game franchise, attendees will be treated to an exclusive introduction from …
Read More »Interview Of Randy Ser, Director OF ‘Cruiser’ And ‘Darkman’ Production Designer
Randy Ser has a new horror flick out called Cruiser, starring Matt Bauman, Brandon Carroll, Michael H. Cole, which is now available on all VOD sites, including Amazon. In addition to Cruiser, Ser has been production designer for projects like My Name Is Earl, The Mighty Ducks, The Middle, and …
Read More »Happy 60th Birthday to Sam Raimi!
On October 23, 2019, we get to celebrate the 60th birthday of a true cinematic icon, the one and only Sam Raimi. This is a particularly big deal for myself, as Sam is the director and creator of my favorite horror franchise of all time, the one series that has …
Read More »Interview with ‘Haunt’ Writer/Directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods
One of my favorite things about the Halloween season is haunted houses. There are so many; it’s hard to pick just one. There’s nothing like getting the shit scared out of you and being chased by a chainsaw to make it really feel like fall, even when it’s 100 degrees …
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