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‘Late Night with the Devil’ is a Slick and Energetic Spectacle [Review]

Late Night with the Devil, an intense new horror movie from Australian writer/director sibling duo Colin and Cameron Cairnes, is a love letter to the glory days of ’70s late night television, bu...

‘The Camp Host’ Will Put You Off The Great Outdoors [Review]

We all went a little mad during the pandemic and The Camp Host, the debut feature from writer-director Henry Darrow McComas (who co-wrote and co-produced the lively documentary Wolfman’s Got Nards alo...

Lois Duncan

Seven Must-Read Lois Duncan Novels!

The YA novels written by Lois Duncan were a large part of my first foray into horror. I was a teenager in the late ‘90s, a time when R.L. Stine and Christopher Pike dominated the young adult novel sce...

The White Reindeer

‘The White Reindeer’: A Forgotten Folk Horror Set in the Finnish Lapland

While not considered a genuine folk horror, at least in the way we understand it today, The White Reindeer is thought of as one of the originals of the genre. Set in Finnish Lapland, this 1952 gem exp...

‘Dune: Part Two’ is a Stunning Masterpiece [Review]

What if I told you that a space opera about politics, ecology and spice would be a defining cinematic masterpiece of the 21st century? Dune: Part Two doesn’t need a formal introduction, of course, the...

‘Suspect’ Serves Neo Noir Suspense [The Rabid Dog’s House]

The Rabid Dog’s House is a recurring feature at Wicked Horror where contributor Justin Steele uncovers hidden gems, lost classics, and overlooked indie offerings with a little bite. Flying solo or wit...

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4

‘A Nightmare On Elm Street 4’: How Freddy Became The Pop Culture Boogeyman

A Nightmare on Elm Street was a success that spread through word of mouth. It was made for very little money and was released on a limited number of screens. A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 was a hit in c...

‘Trunk: Locked In’ is a Beautifully Average Thriller [Review]

I can’t say I’ve been locked in a trunk before. I’d imagine it’s not a fun experience IRL. But when done effectively on screen, the setup makes for a fun and thrilling experience. That said, trapping ...

Behind the Mask

Why Behind the Mask is Still One of the Smartest Horror Films of the Past 20 Years

It’s hard to believe that Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon is already 17-years-old. Unlike many horror films released in the 20 years, I saw this one when it was still relatively new. It was...