Greetings, slasher enthusiasts! Today, we find ourselves delving deep into the unsettling world of Child’s Play, a horror classic that’s managed to entertain us for a staggering 35 years. And when I say Child’s Play, you know I’m referring to the one and only Chucky, though I prefer his Christian …
Read More »‘KING ON SCREEN’ (2023) Documentary Review
There is perhaps no writer in horror history that is more synonymous with the genre than Mr. Stephen King. Not only does King have the distinction of being the most accomplished and prolific penman in the category of all things creepy, but his work has taken over the movie side …
Read More »‘PSYCHO 2’ (1983) Turns 40 – Retro Review
Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 masterpiece Psycho is often considered by fans as the ultimate horror movie. From the depth of the character study to the birth of the slasher film, Psycho has been given more accolades than nearly any other genre movie. But most horror classics get a sequel, even if …
Read More »Tom Holland’s ‘Thinner’ (1996) Turns 25 – Retro Review
Stephen King is one of the most popular and prolific authors in our lifetime. There are so many adaptations of his short stories and books out there, especially in recent years. Thinner may be a little less known one, but it is a fun black horror comedy with some thriller moments …
Read More »Interview with Berna Roberts: Artistic Expression Through Film
Driven by her passion for acting from a young age, Berna Roberts left her home in East Chicago to pursue a career in performance arts. Finding success with a small appearance in the 2004 hit comedy, Meet the Fockers, this talented actress went on to explore filmmaking on both sides …
Read More »Rock Paper Dead’s Kerry Fleming Chats with PopHorror! – Interview
I was so honored to get to interview the talented Kerry Fleming, the co-writer of Rock Paper Dead (check out my review here), which happens to be one of my favorite indie horror films of 2017! Check out this interview and see how he came to work with famous icons Victor …
Read More »‘Rock Paper Dead’ (2018) A Nasty Film
I am beyond honored and feel so lucky that I was able to screen Rock Paper Dead, the legendary director Tom Holland’s latest film before it even comes out in 2018. Holland has given me nightmares since I was a kid with films such as Child’s Play and Fright Night. Would …
Read More »‘Where Nightmares Come From: The Art of Storytelling in the Horror Genre’ – Book Review
I have always had a desire to be a writer. Even at a young age, I was an avid reader and I wanted to be an author. One of my favorite things in elementary school was when we used to spend a month writing our own book, which would then …
Read More »‘Fright Night’ Is Still So Cool 32 Years Later
Welcome to this Fright Night Theatre… We are all feeling cozy and invited as Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowell: Battle for the Planet of the Apes 1973) bellows from the television screen in teenage Charley Brewster’s (William Ragsdale: Herman’s Head TV series) bedroom. Vincent is introducing the horror-themed television show he hosts. Amy (Amanda …
Read More »Fright Night 2 (1988) – Retro Review
Welcome to Fright Night! Again! That’s right, Charley Brewster and Mr. Vincent returned to the big screen in 1988 to stake more vampires. Although the official release of Fright Night 2 in Spain took place in October of 1988, the United States welcomed the sequel on May 19th, 1989. We all know what …
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