Being a massive fan of short films, I was thrilled to be offered the chance to review the new film directed by Vanessa Ionta Wright: Sweaty Larry. At a crisp six minutes, this is one of the shortest I’ve reviewed, but it really makes the most of every single second! …
Read More »RFF Founder Vanessa Ionta Wright To Direct Stephen King Dollar Baby, ‘Deathroom’
We love Vanessa Ionta Wright here at PopHorror. We’ve interviewed her twice on her role as co-director/co-founder of the Women in Horror Month Film Festival and announced when that fest became the Renegade Film Festival. She’s also an award-winning filmmaker, and we’ve covered and even reviewed her shorts and films …
Read More »A Love Letter to Indie Horror Filmmakers: We Need More Horror Anthologies
I live and breathe indie horror. There’s just something so creatively raw and beautiful about it that makes my icy, black heart beat just a little bit faster. That’s why I enjoy supporting the genre in any way I can. I especially love horror anthologies. What’s better than getting to …
Read More »Horror Short Review – ‘Mama’s Boy’ (2018) is Captivatingly Dark and Disturbing
They say that no love is stronger than a mother’s love for her child, but after seeing Above the Line Artistry’s new horror short, Mama’s Boy, you may question that saying altogether. Let’s just say that this mom definitely wins the sickest and cruelest mother-of-the-year award in my book. Hauntingly …
Read More »WiHM 2018 Interview with Vanessa Ionta Wright, Co-Director of WIHFF Festival
If someone were to ask me who my female inspirations are, Vanessa Ionta Wright would be on the top of my list. She’s a fucking rockstar, and I don’t know how she manages to do IT ALL, but she does. I’m so thankful for the kindness and support she has …
Read More »Rainy Season (2017) A Chillingly Perfect Adaptation
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… this is the year of Stephen King. He’s killing it with his film and TV adaptations in 2017 and his fans couldn’t be more excited. Of course, there’s always the thought in the back of our minds that any adaption of …
Read More »‘I Baked Him a Cake’ (Horror Short) is Deliciously Horrifying
Each year we celebrate our birthdays. If we’re lucky, we get to celebrate them with loved ones. Some look forward to it all day. But what if the person you’re waiting for never shows up? All this plus more happens in the dark horror story I Baked Him a Cake. I …
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