Tag Archives: Tim Burton

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 …

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Still Casting Shadows… The Magic Of ‘Dark Shadows’ (1966) Still Strong After 55 Years – Retro Review

Dark Shadows Feature Image

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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[Editorial] Jordan Peele Isn’t Wrong: Representation And Why It Matters

Jordan Peele's US

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 …

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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 …

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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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Happy 65th Birthday, Danny Elfman!

On May 29th, we celebrate Danny Elfman’s birthday by paying tribute to his many career successes, and how it all began. Before becoming a renowned composer, Elfman was bracing the streets of Los Angeles, performing for spare change. He was also the lead singer and songwriter for the band, Oingo …

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