horror movies
When Will We See the Next Horror Franchise Reboot?
The horror world has been abuzz with news of horror reboots for each of the major franchises. Articles across the web touted that 2016 would see the major return of the slasher genre. We had a new Tex...
How the Phantasm Series Has Evolved Over Time
Phantasm is widely considered to be a horror classic. Even people who haven’t necessarily seen it are aware of the name. Released in 1979, it was one of the first features from director Don Cos...
Ten Horror Movies to Look Forward to in 2016
Like all years within the genre, 2015 has had its ups and downs. There have a few duds and a few hits. Some anticipated features have turned out to be underwhelming, while others have been much better...
Trick or Treat: Surprisingly Well-Mannered Children in Genre Film
A standard tradition on Halloween is for the kids to dress up in costumes and set out for the trick or treat festivities as the evening sets in. Usually these kids end up in groups for safety reasons ...
Exclusive Interview: Sid Haig Talks Bone Tomahawk & More
Wicked Horror sat down to chat with horror legend Sid Haig about his upcoming film Bone Tomahawk. The movie is a horror western with an impressive cast, including Kurt Russell, Patrick Wilson, Matthew...
Why Creepshow 2 is an Unexpectedly Balanced Anthology
While the anthology movie is a great and unsung type of horror feature, films of that type usually have the same set of problems. They rarely balance out the stories in a way that satis...
Nat’s Favorite Horror Movies to Watch on Halloween
Part of what led to me Wicked Horror in the first place is the fact that I spend a good chunk of my time obsessively making genre-based lists as it is. Friends who have known me for a long time h...
Six Adaptations That Strayed Way Too Far from the Source Material
Most horror movies are based on something, whether it be books, comics, video games or—most commonly, these days—other films. Almost everything is an adaptation. Pop culture is recycled ...
Grimm & Grimy: Fairy Tale Based Horror Movies We Can’t Help But Like
Fairy tales are a deeply ingrained part of our culture. They’re primal stories, for one, that deal with the most basic human experiences. At the same time, they’re also some of the first...