Tag Archives: Wes Craven

So far in my writing career, I’ve had the opportunity to interview quite a few amazing people in the horror industry, including several legendary icons. However, getting to interview Dee Wallace cuts the cake. Never ever did I imagine I would be talking with such an wonderfully inspirational woman both …

When’s the last time you watched Wes Craven’s Wishmaster? It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Why is that? That’s the question we find ourselves asking this September 19, 2017 – the 20th anniversary of the film! With the massive success of Scream in 1996 and the follow up Scream 2 in …

Kenn Hoekstra joined the PopHorror team on August 29, 2016. His first article commemorated William Friedkin’s birthday. One year and 80-ish articles later, Kenn is here to enjoy long walks on the beach and talking about himself in the third person*. So what is this Kenn Hoekstra guy all about? Let’s …

You’re stranded on a desert island. Assuming electricity and equipment aren’t a problem, which five horror movies would you want with you? Such a tough question, and I can’t consider the list permanent until the island vacation occurs, but…. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Evil Dead 2: …

What’s your favorite horror movie quote? “We all go a little mad sometimes.” It’s always been my favorite quote. My brother even gave me a bag with the quote on it for Christmas! Who’s your favorite slasher villain? Jason Voorhees. His backstory is one of my favorite villain stories. Plus, …

In Wes Craven’s classic 1977 film, The Hills Have Eyes, a family on their way to California has the misfortune to have their car break down in an area closed to the public and inhabited by violent savages ready to attack. We take a look back at this film on …

My favorite horror movie is Wes Craven’s 1984 classic A Nightmare on Elm Street. Why is A Nightmare on Elm Street my favorite horror film? Does it have to do with the fact that it’s a Wes Craven film or because it was one of the first horror films I ever saw? …

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors is one of the best movies ever. If you disagree, I pity you as much as Mr. T pitied fools — if not more so. February 27th marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. …

Awhile back, I reviewed the phenomenal indie horror slasher/comedy Take Back the Knife. Besides some minor technical issues, it was a hell of a debut for writer/director Matt Storc. Recently, I got the chance to sit and talk to Matt about his film, his influences, how to make an independent …

I always find it interesting when a film maker takes something from my childhood and expands on it, making it truly their own. For example, everyone knows the game Truth or Dare. Everyone has their own variations of it. I recently got to sit down and watch Jessica Cameron’s take …