Popcorn 1991

Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: An ingenious and spoofy little shocker that with knowing affection pays tribute to irresistibly schlocky vintage exploitation pix. Read more

Vincent Canby, New York Times: [Popcorn] is the best spoof of its kind since Alligator. It's especially funny when it allows the audience to see sequences from the movies-within-the-movie, each of which recalls some piece of cherished junk out of the 1950's or 60's. Read more

Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly: Though it isn't even trying to scare you, this is a very nifty black-comic horror movie, one of the rare entries in the genre with some genuine wit and affection. Read more

Richard Harrington, Washington Post: [Popcorn] has several good ideas that, unfortunately, go unrealized. Read more