George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead (1968) is one of the most revered horror films of all time. It spawned no less than 5 sequels and influenced multiple generations of filmmakers and their films. It is adored by critics and audiences alike. The Library of Congress added the film to …
Read More »Fantastic Fest 2023 Review: ‘Spooktacular!’ Heartfelt Doc Highlighting The Glory Days Of Spooky World
Many moons ago, horror fandom was not embraced the way it is today. There weren’t circuits of conventions, there were minuscule amounts of merchandise catering to the demographic, and the idea of an interactive theme park celebrating all things spooky was a fledgling one, to say the least. But thanks …
Read More »Let The Dead Rise Again: The 45th Anniversary of George A. Romero’s ‘DAWN OF THE DEAD’ (1978)
The Dead will rise again this year for the 45th Anniversary: Dawn of the Dead was first released in Italy in September 1978, and all the OG zombie fans can’t wait to celebrate the walking dead all over again. Dawn of the Dead set the standards a little higher for …
Read More »2nd Annual Silver Scream Con 2023 In Danvers, MA 9/8-9/10
After the rise and fall of the area’s beloved Rock and Shock, New England was clamoring for another horror and music con that they could sink their teeth into. Along came Silver Scream Con in 2022, created by Spencer Charnas and Jeremy Schwartz, members of the Boston heavy metal band, …
Read More »A Weekend at Texas Frightmare – A Love Letter
Some people look forward to the holidays or count the days till their beach vacation. Me? I look longingly toward May every year. It’s like my birthday, Christmas, and summertime all rolled into one fabulous, way-too-short weekend. Texas Frightmare Weekend has become so much more than an annual horror convention …
Read More »Check Out Detroit’s Dopest Con, Astronomicon 6.5!
Astronomicon 6.5 is hitting the Detroit area with an all-star lineup! This pop culture convention continues to bring horror icons to fans with the master of special effects – Tom Savini! A Nightmare on Elm Street fans should be pleased to see the ultimate final girl – Heather Langenkamp! There …
Read More »Coming Soon: ‘CREEPSHOW’ (1982) Collector’s Edition 4K UHD Blu-Ray
Coming soon from Scream Factory and director George A. Romero: Creepshow Collector’s Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray combo pack. From The Press Release Available for the first time being released in 4K UHD™ format, this highly anticipated release features a new 4K scan (2023) from the original camera negative in Dolby …
Read More »PopHorror Interviews ‘KILL HER GOATS’ (2023) Writer/Director Steve Wolsh
We had the opportunity to interview director/writer Steve Wolsh of Muck and the upcoming Kill Her Goats and Fog City. Kill Her Goats is coming to VHS soon, courtesy of a successful Kickstarter campaign! Have a look at the trailer below, then read on for our killer convo with Steve …
Read More »A Sensational Lineup of Horror Royalty Descends Upon Sin City For Days Of The Dead
Las Vegas, Nevada, also known as Sin City, is a premiere destination for not only high-stakes gambling, but eclectic entertainment, and world-class dining. Adding to the variety Vegas offers this February 17th through 19th, is Days of the Dead. Returning to the Plaza Hotel and Casino, off famed Fremont Street …
Read More »Looking Back On Michael Gornick’s ‘Creepshow 2’ (1987) – Retro Review
Released on May 1, 1987, Michael Gornick’s Creepshow 2 just happens to turn 35 this month. That’s some respectable company to be in. The summer of 1987 was epic for movie releases. I can’t even begin to do it full justice. Let me just mention a few: The Lost Boys, …
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