The Scout is a found footage horror film that takes the perspective of an in-progress, behind-the-scenes documentary on a fictional, micro budget horror film gone wrong. We wanted to share our chat with Writer/Director Michael Kallio about the film. PopHorror: Hi Michael! Thank you so much for agreeing to do …
Read More »Tim Burton’s ‘Batman Returns’ (1992) Gave Us The Best Christmas Villain Ever
Batman has always had a special place in my heart just like I’m sure for many others. I saw Adam West once at a convention, and my heart sank. I became speechless, with my eyes getting misty. Growing up as a kid, we had the ’60s Batman, the animated series, …
Read More »Teaser Poster Released for Author Lindy Ryan’s Animated Short, ‘Trick or Treat, Alistair Gray’
An official teaser poster has been released for the short film, Trick or Treat, Alistair Gray. The film is directed by Lindy Ryan, illustrated by Timea Gazdag and animated by Dan Walters Design. It features the voice talent of Mister Sam Shearon. Synopsis: In the style of Tim Burton’s The …
Read More »Still Casting Shadows… The Magic Of ‘Dark Shadows’ (1966) Still Strong After 55 Years – Retro Review
It was on this day, June 27th of 1966, that audiences watched a train hurtling through the cold, moonlit night along a rocky coastline. Aboard this train was a young woman in her twenties, Victoria Winters (Alexandra Moltke). Her destination: the small fishing village of Collinsport, Maine. She has been …
Read More »Family Friendly Freakouts! – The 10 Best Horror Movies To Watch With Your Family
Since the dawn of man, stories of monsters have been used to keep children in line. Whether it be tales of vampires creeping into our beds, werewolves stalking us in the woods, or even a stranger following us in public, we are taught to always be on guard. Evolving with …
Read More »Different Shades of Haunted House Movies – Our Top 10 Haunted House Movies
Looking for some haunted house movies to get yourself ready for Halloween? Well, we’ve got the list for you! We wrote up a list of our Top 10 Haunted House Movies from oldest to newest, and we just had to share it with you guys. Let’s get to it: 1. House …
Read More »Be One Of Us: A Trip Through The ‘I Like Scary Movies Experience’
A few months ago, Danni Winn and I started seeing these rather cryptic posters floating around Los Angeles quickly followed by some social media buzz about a new interactive horror-themed spectacle entitled I Like Scary Movies. But this wasn’t just your ordinary popup; it was a carefully constructed and thoughtfully …
Read More »[Editorial] Jordan Peele Isn’t Wrong: Representation And Why It Matters
As with most mainstream films, Jordan Peele’s US is receiving love and criticism from both fans and critics alike. Much like his 2017 hit film, Get Out, it’s creating quite a controversy. People are going crazy over US and its successful box office numbers. With success comes power, and it’s …
Read More »A Strange Imagination – Interview With Mash-up Artist Sammy Ruiz
While mingling through the vendors at the H40: 40 Years of Terror Convention (see our review of the event here), I stumbled across Sammy Ruiz’s booth. The art he had on display was radiant of a dazzling creepy appeal with inspirational ties to other artists. He is a charismatic artist who …
Read More »PopHorror Interviews Tommy Bertelsen: Director of ‘Welcome to Mercy’
IFC Midnight has been killing it with their horror releases this year including Welcome to Mercy (read our review – here). It’s one that I still keep thinking about, even weeks later, and much of that is due to the brilliant director, Tommy Bertelsen. I was lucky enough talk with …
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