Editorials

Will It Work? The Hellish Grief of ‘Hereditary’ (2018) and ‘Antichrist’ (2013) Double Feature

Welcome to a new series where, every week, PopHorror picks a horror movie and tries to find a risky or unexpected double feature. We write up our reasons and then take to social media to find out if our pick is a great night at the theater or a disappointing …

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The Nuclear Holocaust: The Impact Of ‘Threads’ (1984) 35 Years Later

If you thought Chernobyl on HBO was tough, get ready for Threads. I wasn’t aware of this film until recently. I was searching through Shudder and came across this random title called Threads. I looked at the general synopsis, and it sounded like a mockumentary… and I’m all for mockumentaries. …

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Why It Works: ‘Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark’ (2019)

Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark (read our review here) is the newest nostalgic movie release of 2019. Directed by Andre Ovredal (The Autopsy of Jane Doe 2016 – read our review here) from a script co-written by Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth 2006), this monster thriller is based on …

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Will It Work? The Frontiers Of Fright In ‘Pitch Black’ And ‘Bone Tomahawk’ Double Feature

Welcome to a new series where, every week, PopHorror picks a horror movie and tries to find a risky or unexpected double feature. We write up our reasons then take to social media to find out if our pick is a great night at the theater or a disappointing double …

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Anniversary Of A Horror Legend: Happy Birthday, Wes Craven

Wes Craven is considered by many to be the ultimate father of horror. Born on August 2, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio, Craven revolutionized the horror genre two separate times, once in the ’80s and once in the ’90s. Not only did he create a new face for slashers in Freddy Kruger …

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What Do ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2’ and ‘The Breakfast Club’ Have In Common?

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 was not designed to be a critic’s darling. Not only was it more disgusting than the original film (which actually garnered acclaim), but its sick sense of humor was more blatantly obvious. Part of that humor is in its poster, which ought to be considered …

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Will It Work? – Halloween’s Single Minded Killer Double Feature

Every week, PopHorror picks a horror movie and tries to find a risky or unexpected double feature. We write up our reasons, and then take to social media to find out if our pick is a great night at the theater or a disappointing double bill! Will It Work? See …

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My Favorite Horror Movie: ‘Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers’ The Savior Sequel

Hello, valued readers! My name is Jason Burke. I’ve been tasked with doing a write-up on my favorite horror movie. It may come as no surprise to you that my favorite horror movie is Halloween. But, what can I honestly say about the ’78 Carpenter classic that hasn’t already been …

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Why I’m Never Giving Up on Rob Zombie (And You Shouldn’t, Either)

I’ve always marveled at the irony of how polarizing Rob Zombie is with horror fans. I’ve never found anyone neutral in their opinion about him. He’s certainly unique, and he took a very individualistic road to fame. If there ever was a guy that embodied making all of his adolescent …

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