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Popcorn Pictures
Reviewing the best (and worst) of horror, sci-fi and fantasy since 2000


Dead & Buried (1981)
One of the most underrated horror films of the 80s, this is an effective little chiller with a mean streak a mile long.
May 22, 2022


The Black Scorpion (1957)
Giant scorpions are on the loose in Mexico in another 50s sci-fi monster movie.
May 22, 2022


Monster from Green Hell (1957)
Late entry into the 50s atomic monster cycle and this time its giant wasps in Africa which are causing all of the problems.
May 19, 2022


The Uncanny (1977)
Anthology horror film with three stories all about cats being evil and stuff. It's got Cushing and Pleasance in so can't be all that bad...
May 19, 2022


Unknown Origin (1995)
"Only one species can rule the Earth. It may no longer be human." Plot An underwater research facility set up in the year 2020 to mine...
May 19, 2022


Halloween (1978)
One of the most landmark horror films ever made. It should need no grand introduction from any self-respecting film fan.
May 19, 2022




A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
"1, 2, Freddy's coming for you"
And thus was born one of cinema's most influential and downright chilling horror films.
May 18, 2022


Fiend Without a Face (1958)
Invisible brain-slurping monsters created in a thought control experiment are unleashed upon an unsuspecting town.
May 18, 2022


Beginning of the End (1957)
America gets attacked by copious amounts of grasshopper stock footage in Beginning of the End.
May 17, 2022


The Crater Lake Monster (1977)
A beast more frightening than your most terrifying nightmare? I don't know about that, I have a pretty sick mind so that's some low bar!
May 17, 2022


The Zombie Dead (1981)
One of the best entries in the Italian zombie cycle of the late 70s and 80s, this has everything from decapitations to creepy 'kids'.
May 15, 2022


Invasion Earth: The Aliens Are Here (1988)
Aliens try to conquer Earth by hijacking a cinema and showing old 50s sci-fi movies to hypnotise the audience.
May 15, 2022


Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (1974)
In 1974, Hammer introduced a new breed of vampire-hunting hero to jazz up their horror films. Was it successful?
May 12, 2022


From Beyond the Grave (1974)
"Terror to delight worshippers of the Macabre" Plot When customers buy antiques from an old antique shop they get more than they...
May 12, 2022
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