Growing up as a teenager in the late ’80s was a blast — especially if you were a sci-fi/horror fan! While the ’80s ushered in the golden era of slashers, genre films like The Terminator, Aliens, and The Fly blended sci-fi and horror seamlessly. Video stores ruled the home entertainment …
Read More »Coming Soon: ‘FRIDAY THE 13TH’ 4K UHD SteelBook and Original Motion Picture Soundtrack LP Bundle!
Coming Soon: ‘Friday the 13th‘ 4K UHD SteelBook and Original Motion Picture Soundtrack LP Bundle! This limited bundle is available to Pre-Order now and will ship on Friday, October 13, 2023. FRIDAY THE 13TH SteelBook & Original Motion Picture Soundtrack LP Bundle Features: New 4k UHD Steelbook with Waxwork Album …
Read More »A Look Back At ‘House’ (1986) Maybe You Can Go Home Again… Retro Review
What do you get when you mix one-part Evil Dead 2 with two part The ‘Burbs then add a pinch of Platoon? Well, boys and ghouls, you get the recipe to the insanely fun and one-of-a-kind ’80s gem of a haunted house flick, House, which released February 28, 1986. Synopsis …
Read More »PopHorror Writers Pay Tribute To ‘Friday The 13th’ (1980)
Friday the 13th (1980) turns 40 years old in 2020. There’s no questioning the film’s impact on horror cinema. There’s also no questioning the impact on our writers. To honor the 40th anniversary, I asked our team to remember the film and to talk about the legacy and what the …
Read More »Why ‘Friday The 13th’ (1980) Has Stood The Test Of Time – Retro Review
Here there be spoilers… beware! I’m going to be honest. The first time I watched Friday the 13th (1980), I was disappointed that Jason wasn’t in it. I knew he was the franchise’s bad guy because I’d seen VHS boxes for the sequels at the video store, but it was …
Read More »My Favorite Horror Movie: ‘Friday the 13th’ (1980)
Greetings and horrortations! As a horror fanatic almost my entire life, I have come to appreciate the art of creating scary stories that make your skin crawl. I appreciate hearts racing and the anticipation of the next victim’s death. It’s something that truly satisfies my brain. It might sound sick …
Read More »10 Ways To Resurrect The ‘Friday the 13th’ Film Franchise
I have a confession: Friday the 13th is my jam. I’ve loved it since I was a kid growing up in the 80’s and discovered the franchise at an all-too-young age. I can’t even begin to tell you how stoked I am that my favorite unofficial holiday is here! I also …
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 »Jason vs. Jason: Famous ‘Friday the 13th’ Set Feuds!
His name was Jason, and today is his birthday… Happy Friday the 13th, Horror Fam! We’re celebrating by taking a look back at some of the famous feuds and controversies from Fridays past. Grab your hockey mask and sharpen up your machete: it’s go time! Friday the 13th Part 2 …
Read More »23 Years of Zombie Love: My Boyfriend’s Back (1993) – Retro Review
Although I’m not big on romance stories, it really just depends on the film. I do sometimes like them with a little horror in the mix… if it’s done right. Often, the best way to go about this is a horror comedy – an unlikely pair fall in love with tons …
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