Tag Archives: the shining

Last year, I had the honor of interviewing Maria Olsen, an awe-inspiring actress who has indeed excelled in her field. She is recognized worldwide for her outstanding achievements in the acting field for her 200+ roles, including in Rob Zombie’s Lords of Salem (2012 – read our review here), I …

When the new immersive experience, I Like Scary Movies, was announced, the buzz was incredible. It continues to build as the start date slowly slithers closer. I Like Scary Movies creeps into LA starting April 4th, and is described in its press release as a “multi-sensory installation” and “a groundbreaking …

Master of Horror author Stephen King is the end all and be all for many genre lovers when they feel it’s time to sit back, relax and grab something terrifying to read. However, not all of King’s books are created equal. Believe it or not, some are better than others. …

Although I love horror, it takes a lot to scare me. Psychological thrillers and films that mess with your head are typically the ones that affect me the most. That’s why I love Pyewacket (read my review here) so much. It’s definitely one my favorites thus far in 2018, and I …

Awhile back, I got to check out the badass horror/action film Demon Hunter (see my review here) from director Zoe Kavanagh. The film was a fun and moody ride, not afraid to show its dark side. Recently, I got the chance to talk with Zoe about Demon Hunter, its potential sequels, …

It’s 2017, the Year of the King. Stephen King, that is. Everywhere you look, there’s a new Stephen King movie, TV show, reboot, or Netflix series, and they just seem to keep coming and coming. So what’s a horror fan to do? Get trapped inside one of the Master of …

So far, 2017 has proven to be an amazing year for the horror movie genre. I recently had the chance to watch director Victor Mathieu’s The Monster Project. This film is easily one of my favorite films from this year. I had to know more about it and how it came about, and …

One of my favorite horror movies this year is a special indie film called Close Calls (read my review here). It was a breath of fresh air mixed in with nostalgic horror from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. I had the honor of interviewing the leading star of the film, …

Horrible mothers seem to be the most influential and memorable in the genre. But, let’s not forget the most memorable fathers in horror! In celebration of Father’s Day, PopHorror is taking a look back at the most memorable moments in horror film history where a father goes out of the …

When I was recently asked what my favorite horror movie was, there was no question. Hands down, with no doubt in my mind, I knew that The Shining is my favorite horror film. Why? Read on and find out! I will start by saying two things: King and Kubrick. Legendary composers …