Kenn Hoekstra

PopHorror Writer. Associate Editor. @PopHorrorNews Tweeter. Also... Screenwriter. Blogger. Horror Movie Aficionado. Wisconsin Sports Fan. IT Guy. Father. Smartass. People's Champion. TIME Person of the Year - 2006.

Family Horror-Adventure Film, ‘Spirit Halloween’ (2022), Coming In October

Spirit Halloween Logo

Spirit Halloween stores are at the heart of many Halloween traditions. Now, Spirit Halloween is coming soon to a theater near you in the form of an all-new, family-friendly horror adventure film in the same vein as Goonies, Gremlins, and Monster Squad! The film, which just wrapped principal photography, stars …

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Short Film, ‘WEIGHT OF GUILT’ (2022) Is Long On Style – Movie Review

Weight of Guilt (2022)

Weight of Guilt is an all-new, animated short film from Justin Bourne Boring and Tracy Allen’s SameDamnBrain Productions. It’s a five-minute peek into the mind of a weary, human survivor and his faithful dog as they navigate a post-apocalyptic wasteland. The vignette is the first incarnation of a larger story …

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Jack Quaid and Billy Butcher’s ‘BLOODY MAYHEM’ Now Available Digitally

BLOODY MAYHEM, featuring new illustrations from Butcher Billy, is now available from the digital publisher, NeoText. This is the third novella in Jack Quaid’s Pulp trilogy and it’s currently in development as a feature film. BLOODY MAYHEM is “a lean, mean, pedal-to-the-metal noir that will grab you by the throat …

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Swedish Horror ‘RAVE’ (2020) Hits Blu-ray From Scream Team Releasing

Rave (2020)

The newest Scream Team release is coming your way from Sweden: RAVE (2020). It’s “a body melting horror film that will give you those Lamberto Bava DEMONS vibes mixed with a little CABIN FEVER…” Sound interesting? You bet it does! The film is available on Blu-ray now, and you can …

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Shudder’s ‘Bleed With Me’ (2020) Heads To DVD and Digital HD

Bleed With Me (2020)

RLJE Films and Shudder are bringing Bleed With Me (2020) to DVD and Digital HD. We loved it (read our review here). Our own Tori Danielle calls it, “A beautiful, psychological thriller packed full of mystery and suspense.” SOLD! We’re excited to see it come to a wider audience. When …

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Brian Patrick Butler’s ‘Friend of the World,’ Is Streaming On TromaNow!

Friend Of The World

Troma Entertainment has acquired the rights to Brian Patrick Butler’s body horror Friend Of The World. The low-budget, apocalypse-themed film is now available on Troma’s streaming service TromaNow. Check out the trailer, then read on for the details! From The Troma Press Release Present-day global events are like something out …

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Arrow Video Unveils Massive Blu-ray and 4K UHD Lineup For April, 2022

Arrow Video is back with a ton of Blu-ray and 4K UHD releases coming your way in April, 2022. With classic horror, sci-fi, and foreign films on the slate, Arrow has a little something for everyone! What’s coming your way in April? Read on for the details! From The Arrow …

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‘Let The Wrong One In’ (2021) Hits Theaters and Digital Platforms

Let The Wrong One In (2021)

Conor McMahon’s hilarious horror comedy and festival hit, LET THE WRONG ONE IN, is now available in select theaters and on digital platforms! Need something fun to watch this weekend? Check this one out! We loved it (read our review here) and we think you will, too. Check out the …

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Arrow Streaming Platform Announces April, 2022 SVOD Lineup

Arrow SVOD August 2022

Arrow Video was kind enough to send us their April 2022 lineup for their subscription-based ARROW streaming platform. Subscribers in the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland can stream their content now! Read on for the details! https://youtu.be/Gm2JhUqSU4M From The ARROW Press Release London, UK – Arrow Video is excited …

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New Poster Revealed For IFC Midnight’s Upcoming Body Horror ‘HATCHING’ (2022)

Hatching

Are you a body horror fan? Yes? Then you’re going to want to check out the trailer for Hatching (2022)! The Finnish film recently made its Sundance premiere and will be getting a wider release this Spring from IFC Midnight. Check out the trailer below, then read on for the …

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