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About Jacob Hopkins

At age 2, "Poltergeist" was my favorite movie, despite being terrified of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". I'm an avid outdoorsman and beard grower.
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Jessabelle [Review]
8.3
9 years ago

Jessabelle [Review]

If you listened to episode 2 of the podcast you’ll know how we feel that our expectations often influence our movie watching enjoyment.  I’ve been burnt by high expectations more …
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Dead Snow 2 [Review]
5.5
9 years ago

Dead Snow 2 [Review]

Unlike the rest of the Modern Horrors crew, I actually watched and enjoyed Dead Snow.  I love Norwegian films, and if comedy-horror is done right, I find it to be enjoyable …
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Altergeist [Review]
2.3
9 years ago

Altergeist [Review]

If you temporarily lose your mind and watch Altergeist, then somehow enjoy it, let me know.  We can never be friends.  Now you might be saying to yourself, “that’s pretty …
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Fear [Review]
7
9 years ago

Fear [Review]

Earlier today we shared 5 great short films.  It just so happens that we were lucky enough to be granted access to a brand new short called Fear.  Written and directed …
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Terrordrome- Melee Action With Some of Horror’s Biggest Icons
9 years ago

Terrordrome- Melee Action With Some of Horror’s Biggest Icons

So I’m at least an entire year late with this one, but I think I may not be the only one.  As I was perusing the internet, I came across …
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The Modern Horrors Staff Share Their 3 Favorite Classics
9 years ago

The Modern Horrors Staff Share Their 3 Favorite Classics

By  •  Lists

Our love of horror films didn’t just start last week, yet with a name like Modern Horrors, we don’t get many chances to talk about some of our favorite classics. …
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Can You Last 5 More Nights?
9 years ago

Can You Last 5 More Nights?

This year’s surprise indie game hit, Five Nights at Freddy’s rehashed childhood memories of places like Showbiz Pizza and Chuck E. Cheese.  Going to Showbiz as a kid, I can still …
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The Tiger: A Story of Vengeance and Survival [Book Review]
8.5
9 years ago

The Tiger: A Story of Vengeance and Survival [Book Review]

You won’t find this story in the horror section.  In fact, this is a true tale, and that is what makes this one of the most terrifying things I have …
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The Second Coming [Review]
5.8
9 years ago

The Second Coming [Review]

When a movie opens up with a botched home remedy-style abortion, you’re expecting a wild ride.  However, if you’ve seen any Asian-style ghost stories in the last two decades, then …
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Asmodexia [Review]
8.8
9 years ago

Asmodexia [Review]

Going into Asmodexia I was under the impression that it was an exorcism movie.  I don’t care for exorcism movies all that much unless it’s called The Exorcist.  However, I do love …
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