PopHorror Let's Get Scared
When I first heard about Patrick Lussier and Todd Farmer’s latest collaboration, Trick (2019 – read another PopHorror writer’s thoughts here), I was tremendously excited. I have been a fan of Lussier since Dracula 2000 (which I have fond memories of watching with my older sister on VHS) and of …
Read More »Looking Back On Forty Years of ‘The Fog’ (1980) – Retro Review
The horror film, The Fog, was released 4 decades ago on February 8, 1980 to critical success. This cult classic comes from one of the masters of horror, John Carpenter. He directed, co-wrote the screen play, and created the music for the film. It stars Adrienne Barbeau (Creepshow 1982 – read …
Read More »Interview With ‘Halloween III: Season Of The Witch’s’ Tom Atkins
Tom Atkins doesn’t really need an introduction. The man and his mustache are mostly known for roles in Night of the Creeps (1986), Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982 – read our retro review here), and The Fog (1980), and for being a fan favorite at your local horror …
Read More »PopHorror Goes To ‘H40: 40 Years of Terror’ – Biggest ‘Halloween’ Convention To Date
Summer has come to an end… the days are getting shorter… the leaves are changing, falling to the ground… the wind blows through the skeleton trees, filling the crisp night air with a wispy, dry rattle… It can only mean one thing – autumn is upon us and Halloween is …
Read More »‘Maniac Cop’ (1988): Cult Slasher With Shield Appeal – Retro Review
I have a confession to make. Despite being a connoisseur of all things horror, I have never seen the underrated cult gem that is Maniac Cop. That’s right, I have not seen every horror film to emerge from the motion picture industry. Shocking, right? Written by Larry Cohen (It’s Alive 1974, The …
Read More »Creepshow (1982): Romero, King and Savini’s Stylish Revenge Stories – Retro Review
Revenge is a tried and true theme in the arts, and horror cinema is no exception. Enter the world of Creepshow (1982). Written by Stephen King, directed by George A. Romero, and with practical effects by Tom Savini, Creepshow illustrates what can happen when horror icons unite. Seriously, a team like …
Read More »‘Halloween III: Season of the Witch’ (1982) Is An Underrated Gem – Retro Review
“Happy, happy Halloween, Halloween, Halloween. Happy, happy Halloween, Silver Shamrock!” Halloween III: Season of the Witch is one movie that is either loved or hated among the horror community. But why? That’s because The Shape aka Michael Myers isn’t in it, and how can you have a Halloween movie without …
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