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


The Trollenberg Terror (1958)
Giant eyeballs terrorise the Alps in this so-so British sci-fi chiller.
Oct 29, 2024


The Blob (1958)
Cult classic from the 50s might look dated now but set a precedent back in its day.
Oct 29, 2024


The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958)
Widely considered one of the better films in the Hammer catalogue, this sequel sees the improbable return of Cushing's Frankenstein.
Sep 1, 2024


Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1953)
Bumbling duo Abbott and Costello meet Dr Jekyll. and his alter ego Mr Hyde in another comedy outing.
Aug 6, 2024


Horrors of the Black Museum (1959)
Campy British chiller from 1959 starring Michael Gough and with some maliciously macabre set pieces.
Feb 19, 2024


The Mummy (1959)
The last of Hammer's initial "big three" horrors isn't as strong as the other two but is still a damned fine example of British horror.
Aug 21, 2023


It Came from Beneath the Sea (1955)
America is under attack by a giant octopus in this plodding outing featuring special effects by Ray Harryhausen.
Aug 10, 2023


The Land Unknown (1957)
Explorers arrive in a lost world to find men-in-suits and photographically enlarged lizards. Decent if flawed timewaster.
Aug 9, 2023


Abbott and Costello Meet The Invisible Man (1951)
The dim-witted comedy duo come face-to-face (or maybe not) with The Invisible Man in another of their 'Meet the' comedy-horrors.
Jul 24, 2023
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