UNDERTONE (2026) is one of the more interesting horror films to come along in recent years, largely because it leans into a concept that feels both simple and fresh. Rather than relying on elaborate visuals or constant jump scares, the film builds its dread almost entirely through sound. It’s a …
Read More »Brandon Christensen’s ‘The Puppetman’ (2023) Pulls No Strings – Movie Review
Okay, let’s get real for a moment. The Puppetman is not your generic horror spectacle. Nope. It’s more like a dive into the deep end of malevolence, brought to you by none other than Brandon Christensen, a director who’s got a knack for shaking up the status quo. Imagine this, …
Read More »The Dreamlike Visual Poetry of ‘ESME, MY LOVE’ (2022) – Review
If you’ve read enough of my pieces, you’ll know that I appreciate differently. Especially when it comes to psychological and supernatural horror. Esme, My Love is very unique and literally like watching a movie painting. Very dreamlike. The tale begins with Hannah (Stacey Weckstein, Harlem 2023) taking her young daughter Esme (Audrey …
Read More »‘EVIL DEAD RISE’ (2023) Review – Not Your Mother’s Necronomicon
Finally! 10 years after the franchise’s last installment of Evil Dead (2013), passionate, loyal fans are rewarded with this year’s most anticipated horror – sorry Ghostface – EVIL DEAD RISE (2023). Executive produced by horror royalty Sam Raimi (Evil Dead (1981) and Bruce Campbell (Ash vs Evil Dead (2019), the …
Read More »Subconscious Dangers: ‘HYPNOTICA’ (2023) Review
Are There Hidden Dangers in the Subconscious Mind? Movies like Stir of Echos and Get Out play in a subgenre of horror that I feel is rarely explored. There are still so many things we don’t know about the subconscious mind. Let alone the complexity of human consciousness in general. The …
Read More »You’ll Come Running Back: 25 Years of Gregory Hoblit’s ‘FALLEN’ (1998) – Retro Review
I don’t think it’s out of line to characterize 1998’s Fallen as a bit of a hidden gem. Though it’s not a perfect film, I nevertheless find it to be effective and entertaining. Director Gregory Hoblit (Primal Fear 1996) is able to craft a lightly creepy atmosphere melding the genres of …
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Queen of Spades’ (2021) Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes
Every time someone or a group of people decide to awaken the supernatural, I can’t help but think of the phrase “play stupid games, win stupid prizes.” In the new supernatural horror, Queen of Spades, a group of kids play a game and find themselves in a world of horror …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Evil Next Door’ (2021) Delivers A Heartfelt and Haunting Story
Unwanted guests when moving into a new home isn’t uncommon in the horror genre, but The Evil Next Door delivers a unique take on it. The film was written and directed by Oskar Mellender and Tord Danielsson. It stars Dilan Gwyn and Eddie Eriksson Dominguez. Synopsis for The Evil Next …
Read More »Interview with Ava Preston, Star of Creepy New Supernatural Horror ‘Queen of Spades’
Ava Preston is a young and incredibly talented actress and I recently got to chat with her for the new supernatural horror, Queen of Spades. She stars in this film and delivers a wicked performance! Learn about she got involved in filmmaking, her favorite actor, details about her character, what …
Read More »Interview with Patrick White, Director of the New Supernatural Horror ‘Queen of Spades’
I recently had a chance to chat with Patrick White, the director behind the new supernatural horror film, Queen of Spades. I was excited to learn about how he got involved in filmmaking, the inspiration behind this film, some of his favorite scenes, and more! PopHorror – Hi Patrick. How …
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