The ‘Burbs (1989) is celebrating its 35th anniversary this month. Let’s take a look back at this horror comedy that made suburbia seem like one hell of a place and explore a little movie trivia. But first? Check out the trailer! Synopsis Ray Peterson (Tom Hanks) is a man trying …
Read More »Horror Movie Heroes vs. Monsters From Other Franchises
We here at PopHorror were thinking: what would it be like if horror movie heroes took on other monsters that are not from their universe? We decided to compile a list of heroes and who we’d like to see them match up against. FIGHT! Hero vs. Monster Gale Weathers from …
Read More »Discovering the Microcosm of Horror Fandom – Editorial
What exactly makes horror, horror? There’s a constant debate in horror fandom about what makes a horror movie. Or rather, how do you define a horror movie? What elements do you believe it has to have in order to be considered a part of the genre? With movies like Silence …
Read More »Gallery: Elf On The Shelf vs. Horror Icons!
The Elf on the Shelf is a fun-filled Christmas tradition that’s captured the hearts of children everywhere. Families welcome home one of Santa’s Scout Elves each holiday season. The magical Scout Elves help Santa manage his naughty and nice lists by reporting back to him at the North Pole nightly. It’s …
Read More »Nine Of The The Most Spooktacular Looks On RuPaul’s Drag Race and Drag Race UK
RuPual’s Drag Race is quite the fabulous show with amazingly talented queens! Now, we don’t discriminate here, so we will be looking at outfits from, Rupaul’s Drag Race including those from UK Drag Race. To all the haters who say beauty and horror don’t mix… you’re about to be proven wrong. …
Read More »PopHorror Interviews ‘Headcheese’ Author Jess Hagemann
Recently, I had an opportunity to review Cinestate’s Headcheese by Jess Hagemann. You may read my review here. Jess Hagemann is no stranger to writing, and her short stories have won multiple awards. Her debut novel, Headcheese, was a semi-finalist in the Subito Press contest last year. She also owns Cider …
Read More »‘The Basement’: A Split Inspiration Movie Review
I’ll be honest. Upon viewing the trailer for The Basement by filmmakers Brian M. Conley and Nathan Ives, it looked as though the feature would be a direct knockoff of M. Knight Shyamalan’s 2017 award-winning blockbuster, Split (read our review here). While it wasn’t for everyone, I was a big fan …
Read More »Meet Our Writers: Wade Wainio
You’re stranded on a desert island. Assuming electricity and equipment aren’t a problem, which five horror movies would you want with you? Such a tough question, and I can’t consider the list permanent until the island vacation occurs, but…. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Evil Dead 2: …
Read More »Manhunter (1986) Retro Movie Review
On August 15, 1986, director Michael Mann debuted his heavily stylized adaptation of Thomas Harris’s bestselling novel, Red Dragon, as a movie called Manhunter. The film also featured our first glimpse of one of the most infamous characters in movie history: Hannibal Lector. Manhunter stars William Petersen as FBI agent …
Read More »A Dinner Date With Hannibal Lecter: Could You Survive?
One of the most iconic horror villains, Hannibal Lecter, has undoubtedly left his mark on pop culture forever. He has also left his teeth marks on several victims, both in novels, film, and even a short-lived TV series. What is it about this brilliant, cultured cannibal that sticks with us, …
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