Back in the early 2000s, my friends and I would regularly grace the local movie theater to see the latest horror movies, from Paranormal Activity and The Unborn to The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Therefore, when previews began dropping for Nelson McCormick’s Prom Night, it was a given that I’d go. Plus, I had to see …
Read More »16 Character Deaths We Never Saw Coming in Horror Films
I had been watching some clips lately and it made me think about how many deaths we didn’t see coming in horror films, be it a shocking discussion to kill the supposed “final girl” off, or if it was a character we thought for sure would survive. With that in …
Read More »Brandon Cronenberg’s ‘Infinity Pool’ (2023) – Movie Review
Love him or hate him, anticipate or avoid him, Brandon Cronenberg is just as much a demented artiste as his father. His newest film, Infinity Pool, is no different, asking: what is life and law if certain people are above other’s inevitabilities of death and consequences? The film stars Alexander …
Read More »The First Annual Bloody Pop Awards! A Roundup of PopHorror’s Favorites From 2022
With so much media coming out in our beloved horror genre in the year 2022, what’s the cream of the crop? To help you our readers sort through it all, we decided to initiate our very own awards to celebrate. Welcome to the first annual Bloody Pop Awards! Our candidates …
Read More »Ti West’s ‘Pearl’ (2022): This Prequel Will Have You On A String – Movie Review
Earlier this year, Ti West brought us X, a glorious amalgamation of schlocky ’70s sexploitation slasher films made with a modern style of storytelling and visual aesthetic. Almost simultaneous to the release of X was the announcement of a prequel, Pearl, that would shift the setting from the ’70s back …
Read More »Ti West’s ‘X’ (2022) Coming To Blu-ray and DVD From Lionsgate
Ti West’s ‘X‘ (2022) is a hit with fans and critics alike (read our review here). It’s been making its theatrical run and it’s out on-demand now. Next up? It’s coming soon to Blu-ray and DVD! When can you get it? What are the special features? Check out the trailer …
Read More »Ti West’s ‘X’ (2022) – Movie Review
When word got out that director Ti West’s new movie, X, was coming soon and it was set to be released by A24, social media was plunged into a whirlwind of anticipation and delight. The news was everywhere. It was pretty much the only thing being talked about as this …
Read More »Ti West’s ‘X’ (2022) Hits Its Mark – Movie Review
X is a welcome return to the horror genre for director Ti West. After years of assorted television work and the underrated Ethan Hawke western, In A Valley of Violence, the man behind House of the Devil is back to his roots with a gritty, wild ride of a slasher …
Read More »Ti West’s ‘X’ (2022) Official Trailer and Poster Revealed
A24 Films was kind enough to send us the trailer for their latest horror film: Ti West’s ‘X‘ (2022). It looks like a cross between Boogie Nights and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. In other words, it looks badass, and it’s due out this Spring! Check out the trailer below, …
Read More »Mike Cuenca’s ‘I’ll Be Around’ (2020) Movie Review
I’ll admit, when I was first told about I’ll Be Around, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I figured it’d have some good music and that there would be some sort of big plot to follow throughout the whole film. What I actually found was much more nuanced. I’ll Be Around is …
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