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


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


The Quatermass Xperiment (1955)
Landmark sci-fi horror from Hammer about the survivor of a space exploration mission and the 'present' he brings back to Earth.
May 2, 2022


The Vampire Lovers (1970)
One of Hammer's steamiest and most daring films, The Vampire Lovers ranks as one of their top productions.
Apr 23, 2022


Tales from the Crypt (1972)
Another anthology horror gem from Amicus with an all-star cast and some decent stories.
Apr 21, 2022


Devils of Darkness (1965)
It ain't Hammer and it ain't Christopher Lee. So how does Devils of Darkness stand up as a British vampire flick? Not very well!
Apr 17, 2022


Scream and Scream Again (1970)
Cushing. Lee. Price. All together in the same film for the first time? You can't go wrong, can you?
Apr 5, 2022


Madhouse (1974)
Vincent Price and Peter Cushing star in a fun meta-horror which was way ahead of it's time.
Mar 31, 2022
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