Science Fiction
‘It’s What’s Inside’ is a Twisted Thriller with Tons of Energy [Review]
It’s What’s Inside, a new genre thriller from writer/director Greg Jardin, was purchased by Netflix at the Sundance Film Festival with the hopes of… well… I don’t re...
‘Alien: Romulus’ is a Well-Executed Crowd Pleaser [Review]
To start, the Alien franchise, with its dense mythology and rich history, fucking rules. Alien, and all of the movies that succeeded it, have been such unique and genre-bending experiences for audienc...
Slither Slides Smoothly Between Sci Fi Horror and Comedy [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...
‘Poor Things’ is a Fantastically Wild Ride [Review]
Poor Things is a movie that left me completely disoriented. Well, there were a few factors that played into my disorientation. First, I was lucky enough to attend a press screening for Poor Things. I ...
The Faculty is Prime Late ’90s Horror [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...
Nerd Rage: Engaging Horror Movies About Science and Scientists
We typically think of horror films as being about young people, stranded in a situation they have no control over. Even many science-fiction/horror films, like Alien, follow this basic model. But ther...
Ultrasound Combines Sharp Sound Design And An Unreliable Narrator Into A Genuinely Surprising Sci-Fi Thriller [Fantasia 2021 Review]
Ultrasound is unafraid to introduce the abstract and off kilter within its first few frames. A wash of inky blue and jet black is shot in wide angle, only recognizable as a car driving down a mou...
Junk Head Is A Stunning Piece Of Stop Motion Animation, And A Sure Cult Classic [Fantasia 2021 Review]
Over 7 years in the making, Takahide Hori’s stop motion epic Junk Head has had a long journey to this year’s Fantasia Fest. Initially a well received 2013 short, the feature length cut was...
King Car Is A Bumpy Apocalyptic Ride [Fantasia 2021 Review]
In synopsis, King Car/Carro Rei is the stuff that midnight movie dreams are made of. Uno (Luciano Pedro Jr), was born in the back of his father’s taxi, which may explain why he’s had the l...