The Stanley Film Center, a major film and music entertainment complex in development in Estes Park Colorado, received its first major donation in the form of an axe used in filming of the classic horror film, The Shining. The iconic axe, which reportedly sold at auction for $175,000, was given …
Read More »How Horror Movies Help Me Cope With Depression
“There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.” –Laurell K. Hamilton Depression has been a constant in my life for as long as I can remember, mostly, stemming from the fact that I have Aspergers Syndrome. For most of …
Read More »Interview With ‘The Swerve’ Director Dean Kapsalis
Over the weekend I had the opportunity to interview Dean Kapsalis, director of The Swerve (2020 – read our review here) starring Azura Skye (One Missed Call). It was true honor to speak with Dean about his amazing film and feature film debut. PopHorror: Who or what inspired you to become …
Read More »PopHorror Writers Pay Tribute To ‘The Shining’ (1980)
The Shining (1980) was initially released 40 years old on May 23, 2020. The film is a masterpiece of modern cinema to many, both in and out of the horror community. To honor the 40th anniversary, I asked the PopHorror team to remember the film and to talk about the …
Read More »Revisiting ‘The Shining’ (1980): Four Decades Of Isolation Terror
Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining (1980) is all about isolation. It’s a theme I think a lot of us can relate to right now. If you’re anything like me, you’ve been mostly locked inside for 2 or more months now. It’s a little maddening, isn’t it? So is it fitting or …
Read More »The Hardest Stephen King Quiz Yet
Mike Flanagan’s ‘Doctor Sleep’ (2019) Movie Review
I’ve been a fan of Stephen King since junior high when I found a battered copy of Christine in my school library. I own most of his books and have read a pretty good chunk of them. A couple of years ago, I was gifted a copy of King’s The …
Read More »‘Philophobia: Or, The Fear Of Falling In Love’ Mashes Up Genres And Shows That Love Can Get Scary
Philophobia: or the Fear of Falling in Love (2019) is like a talky ’90s relationship film mixed with supernatural haunting. Or, it’s all about a psychotic break borne of anxiety, booze, and stress. Take your pick. Damien Booster (Aaron Burt: Money? 2018) – and I’m sure his last name means …
Read More »PopHorror Gabs With ‘Along Came the Devil 2’ Star Laura Wiggins
I seriously love writing for PopHorror. This year alone, I have gotten to interview some of the most fabulous actresses in the genre! This time, I got to chat it up with the one and only Laura Wiggins. Check out the interview below to see what she had to say …
Read More »Horror Pride Month Interview: Horror Writer And Enthusiast Danni Winn
If you know me, you know that I go all out for Women in Horror Month and this year I’ve decided to do the same for Pride Month, which is equally as important to me. Representation Matters. I know so many people who belong to the LGBTQ+ community who are …
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