Tag Archives: thriller

Brea Grant’s ’12 Hour Shift’ (2020) Is Dark, Gritty, And Hilarious – Movie Review

Hold on to your organs… it’s going to be a long shift! I recently had the pleasure of checking out the new comedy/horror/thriller, 12 Hour Shift, and it definitely left a lasting impression. This film was written and directed by Brea Grant (The Stylist 2016 – read our review here). …

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David Fincher’s ‘SEVEN’ (1995): Still Sinfully Sinister 25 Years Later

Seven (1995)

Because they imbue you with a sense of shock, awe, terror, or in some cases all three, some movies stick with you long after the credits roll. Part Police procedural, part thriller, part horror movie, David Fincher’s Seven is one such film. With its star studded cast, including the always …

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John Hyams’ ‘Alone’ (2020) Movie Review: A Terrifying and Emotional Experience

The mark of September 1st means all things spooky and Halloween for me. I’m always seeking out films that will send chills down my spine, and Alone looked like just the film to do it! This film was directed by John Hyams and written by Mattias Olsson. The cast includes …

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60 Years of ‘Psycho’ (1960): A Look Back At Norman Bates And Marion Crane

On September 6, 2020, Psycho (1960) turns 60 years old! It has marked its territory as one of Alfred Hitchcock’s best films ever. The film is something that truly satisfies the taste buds of horror fans, becoming one of the best black-and-white, low budget horror film ever set to film. …

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Movie Review ‘Behind You’ (2020) is A Harrowing Nightmare

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After watching the trailer for Behind You, I couldn’t wait to check it out. It looked like the perfect horror thriller and something that could help take my mind off all this quarantine stuff. Did it deliver the goods? This is a Paralleloverse and Tremendum Pictures Production, written and directed …

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PopHorror Interviews ‘Scratch’ Director Ronan Jorah and Actress Carey Van Driest

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If you’re looking for an awesome short with Sin City vibes, Scratch (read our review – here) is truly amazing. I had the opportunity to interview the director/writer Ronan Jorah and actress Carey Van Driest. Learn about what inspired this film, the casting process, details about the special effect, and more! PopHorror …

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Great Performances Highlight An Otherwise Lackluster ‘Getaway’ – Movie Review

Getaway, the new thriller by Lane Toran (in his directorial debut), features a clever plot and a fantastic cast, but still somehow fails to rise above the average fare. The film stars Toran, Scout Taylor-Compton (Halloween 2007), Landry Allbright (Feral 2017), Jamil Walker Smith (Stargate Universe 2009), Jaclyn Betham (Dear White …

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Final Girls Berlin Film Fest 2020 Review – ‘Kaya’ (2019) A Terrifying Look at Sex Trafficking

There is a scary, unthinkable underground world that exists where human life is simply a commodity to be bought and sold. In Catherine Fordham’s new film, Kaya, a young woman is searching for her missing sister who has been kidnapped and forced into child prostitution. The film stars Shakira Barrera …

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Movie Review: ‘The Lodge’ (2020) is F*cking Terrifying, Will Shake You To Your Core

The Lodge

I’ve been dying to see The Lodge for the past year and when the official trailer dropped a few weeks ago, it sent chills down my spine. However, nothing could have prepared me for what I was about to see. The film was co-directed by Goodnight Mommy’s Severin Fiala and …

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