Leslie Hatton is a Fannibal, an animal lover, a music maven, and a horror movie junkie. She created and managed Popshifter from 2007 - 2017, and also contributes to Diabolique Magazine, Everything Is Scary, Modern Horrors, Rue Morgue, Vague Visages, and more.

What Happens When Revenge Isn’t Enough: ‘The Punisher’

Netflix’s first season of The Punisher picks up where Season 2 of Daredevil left off, in a world where everyone thinks Frank Castle is dead and that’s just fine with … Continue reading What Happens When Revenge Isn’t Enough: ‘The Punisher’

31 Days of Horror: Lift Your Halloween Spirits with a New Video from Belle Ghoul

Belle Ghoul’s Bandcamp notes that they hope to “provide a part of the soundtrack to your life.” The band’s latest video, for the delightful track “Lift Me Up,” is perfect … Continue reading 31 Days of Horror: Lift Your Halloween Spirits with a New Video from Belle Ghoul

“Nothing’s Gonna Go Back To The Way It Was”: Stranger Things, Season 2

Netflix’s original series Stranger Things was one of the biggest surprise hits of 2016 so it’s not an exaggeration to say the show’s second season has been one of the … Continue reading “Nothing’s Gonna Go Back To The Way It Was”: Stranger Things, Season 2

Orcs and Humans Working Together: The World of ‘Bright’ Is Coming to Netflix

If you hoped for a Suicide Squad spinoff that focused on Deadshot and Killer Croc, then you might be interested in Bright, an upcoming Netflix original film that premieres on … Continue reading Orcs and Humans Working Together: The World of ‘Bright’ Is Coming to Netflix

To Love What Death Has Touched: Teaser Trailer for ‘Godless’

The newest Netflix Original Series to pique my interest is Godless, a seven-part Western helmed by some serious Hollywood heavyweights.

31 Days of Horror: Alone in the Dark (1982)

“All right, they’re crazy. Isn’t everybody?” – Dr. Leo Bain, Alone in the Dark I’m a horror fan, but I’m not that crazy about slashers. That’s what makes 1982’s Alone … Continue reading 31 Days of Horror: Alone in the Dark (1982)

31 Days of Horror: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

This article is part of Biff Bam Pop’s ongoing “Now Streaming on Shudder” series. The reputation of a horror film can often loom so large that even the thought of … Continue reading 31 Days of Horror: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

New Trailer for ‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 Shows a New Sinister Entity

And everything happens for a reason. On this Friday the 13th—just 13 days from launch—experience the second and final trailer for the Netflix Original Series Stranger Things 2 here: It’s … Continue reading New Trailer for ‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 Shows a New Sinister Entity

Calling Riverdale Fans: Pop’s Chock’lit Shoppe Is Coming to Toronto This Week!

Pop’s Chock’lit Shoppe is coming to exclusive locations in Canada this week. Decked out with all the Pop’s essentials, fans will be presented with Archie’s classic dilemma: Betty (Old Fashioned … Continue reading Calling Riverdale Fans: Pop’s Chock’lit Shoppe Is Coming to Toronto This Week!