‘Passenger’ Interview: Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell & Director André Øvredal on Crafting Claustrophobic Horror Inside a Van

Not new to the horror genre, director André Øvredal — known for The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and The Last Voyage of the Demeter — is back with a new nightmare. His latest film, the supernatural horror Passenger, will make you rethink every […]

Interview: Natalie Erika James & the Cast of ‘Saccharine’ Explore Shame, Horror & Obsession

We were joined on the Popternative show by Midori Francis (Grey’s Anatomy, Dash & Lily), Danielle Macdonald (The Tourist, Dumplin’), Madeleine Madden (The Wheel of Time, Dora and the Lost City of Gold), and filmmaker Natalie Erika James (Apartment 7A, Relic) to discuss the new body-horror film Saccharine. Premiering in […]

‘Obsession’ Interview: Curry Barker, Inde Navarrette & Michael Johnston on Breakout Horror Success & Exploring a Director’s Cut

We were joined on Popternative by Obsession writer-director Curry Barker, alongside the film’s stars Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston. After premiering at TIFF and earning rave reviews as one of the standout horror films of 2026, Obsession is now playing in theaters. Marking Barker’s feature film debut, the movie has […]

Interview: Chandler Levack on Crafting ‘Mile End Kicks’ & Directing ‘Roommates’

We were joined on the Popternative show by Canadian filmmaker Chandler Levack, who had two new movies premiere on the same day last month. On April 17, the coming-of-age rom-com Mile End Kicks, written and directed by Levack, arrived in theaters after debuting at TIFF 2025. That same day, the […]

Interview: Nathan Greno Talks New Animated Film ‘Swapped’ & Its Nature-Fueled Body-Swap Story

To celebrate Earth Day 2026, we were joined on the Popternative show by director Nathan Greno (Tangled, Frozen) to discuss his upcoming animated film Swapped, premiering on Netflix on May 1. The film dives into the complexity of a wild ecosystem through comedy, following a small woodland creature and a […]

‘Slanted’ Interviews: Shirley Chen, Amy Wang, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan & Amelie Zilber Talk Satirical Body Horror

We were joined on the Popternative show by Slanted writer-director Amy Wang and cast members Shirley Chen (Dìdi, Quiz Lady), Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever, Turning Red), and Amelie Zilber (Emily in Paris, Grown-ish) to discuss their new satirical body horror. Released in theaters on March 13, Slanted tells […]

Interview: Director Morgan Neville Talks ‘Man on the Run’ & Exploring Paul McCartney’s Life After The Beatles

We were joined on the Popternative show by Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville, whose 2013 documentary, 20 Feet from Stardom, earned the 2014 Oscar for Best Documentary, to discuss his latest project exploring a music legend. Man on the Run, which premiered on February 27 on Prime Video, traces the […]

‘Dust Bunny’ Interview: Bryan Fuller on the 80s Films That Shaped It & Steven Spielberg’s Unexpected Role

We were joined on the Popternative show by writer and director Bryan Fuller (Hannibal, Pushing Daisies) to discuss his feature film directorial debut, Dust Bunny, now playing in theaters. Starring Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal, Another Round), Dust Bunny is modern day fairy tale thriller about a 10-year-old girl who joins forces […]

‘Sidelined 2: Intercepted’ Interviews With Charlie Gillespie, Drew Ray Tanner, Roan Curtis & Director Justin Wu

The highly anticipated sequel to the 2024 YA romance Sidelined: The QB and Me landed on Tubi on Thanksgiving Day. Based on the Wattpad sensation The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley with over 31M reads, Sidelined 2: Intercepted follows freshman star quarterback Drayton (social media star Noah […]

‘The Carpenter’s Son’ Interview: Noah Jupe & Director Lotfy Nathan Discuss Biblical Horror Film

We were joined on the Popternative show by Noah Jupe (Hamnet, A Quiet Place) and writer-director Lotfy Nathan (Harka, 12 O’Clock Boys) to discuss The Carpenter’s Son, a thriller that blends supernatural horror with Biblical themes. Now playing in theaters, the film also stars Nicolas Cage (Longlegs, National Treasure), FKA […]