Tag Archives: horror comedy

Interview With Director Alejandro Brugués For ‘Satanic Hispanics’

Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Satanic Hispanics being covered here wouldn’t exist. I have a hard time with anthologies because if the wraparound is lacking, or there are too many weak entries, then …

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Book Review: ‘Brad, Unwound: A Puppet Scorned Yarn’ (2023) By Jamie Kort

I was first drawn into the world of “bizzaro sock puppet horror” with Jamie Kort’s, A Puppet Scorned.  This sequel opens up that world even further, with the inclusion of … HUMANS … and what our socks truly think of us and our world. Synopsis: This short story precedes the …

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‘#Chadgetstheaxe’ Is Clever, Silly Fun

Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, #chadgetstheaxe being covered here wouldn’t exist. As a found footage fan, I am always looking for films that either blow me away in the acting department (The Taking …

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Interview With Thomas Hardiman, Director Of ‘Medusa Deluxe’

Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Medusa Deluxe being covered here wouldn’t exist. PopHorror: I finished up Medusa Deluxe last night, and I really enjoyed it! I was very impressed by the whole one-take decision. …

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‘THE BLACKENING’ is the Best Cinematic Viewing Experience I’ve Had in Ages – Review

The Blackening

Horror and humor go so well together, especially when well-placed laughs get sprinkled into intense situations. The Blackening pulls this off excellently! A dark sense of humor is necessary for survival when someone goes through a lot of awful experiences. “Laugh to keep from crying” is an actual saying that …

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From Sketch To Feature Horror Comedy: Tracy Oliver And Tim Story Talk ‘The Blackening’

The Blackening

Horror and comedy go so well together. You can draw parallels between the two and use similar formulas to tell meaningful stories that entertain, all the while, creating these intense moments that either scare you or make you deeply uncomfortable. I’ve loved horror for a really long time. And I …

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35 Years Later ‘Killer Klowns From Outer Space’ (1988) is Still a Wild Ride

Something About Blending Two Unknowns There’s something to be said about combining clowns and aliens to create a fun, ridiculous, and frightful story. Killer Klowns from Outer Space didn’t really get the credit it deserved as a pure genius and well-rounded horror comedy. But now holds its own as a …

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Announcing Ricky Glore’s ‘Open House’ (2023) – ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ Meets ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’

After I chatted with Filmmaker Ricky Glore (read the interview here) and found out about his upcoming film, Open House, and heard him describe it as “Texas Chain Saw Massacre meets Rocky Horror Picture Show,” I knew I had to know more. And look what I found! From The Press …

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Ari Aster’s ‘BEAU IS AFRAID’ – A Divisive Vision

If your central complaint about modern cinema is that we live in a world of sequels, prequels, requels, reboots, and a general sense of unoriginality, allow me to introduce you to Beau is Afraid. With his third feature, Ari Aster challenges the audience in a way not often seen in …

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‘Scare Package II’ Really Is Horror Sequel Gold

They’re Baaaaack… But Scare Package II Isn’t Your Average Horror Sequel During 2020, like most of the world’s population, I watched all the things streaming had to offer. So much so, many shows and films I watched became a blur. But Scare Package stood out and was easily one of …

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