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These Are the Seven Most Emotional Performances in Stephen King Movies
Stephen King is known as an all-time master of horror, but his works are always deeply emotional. There is an immense heart to his stories and when the adaptations are good enough, that can translate ...
Seven Stephen King Adaptations That Totally Nail the Author’s Style
Stephen King is a very cinematic writer, which has led him to be one of the most adapted authors in history. He tends to take a simple premise and let it unfold in a way that only he can. Many adaptat...
Stephen King Adaptations That Didn’t Quite Work
Stephen King has had more film adaptations of his work than any other living author. It stands to reason, then, that some would work better than others. The Shawshank Redemption, Stand by Me, Misery, ...
The Hardy Boys Meet Reverend Werewolf: Why Silver Bullet’s Uncle Red is an Unsung Horror Hero
Silver Bullet is easily one of the most underrated adaptations of Stephen King’s work. There are those who saw the movie when they were younger and list it not only as a favorite adaptation, but...
Ten More of the Most Chilling Settings in Horror
One of the most obvious parts of the film-going experience is the presentation of images given to the audience. Many components contribute to the scare factor in a horror film. Elements like sound, ac...
How ‘Creepshow’ Perfectly Recaptures the Essence of the EC Comics
The EC comics of the 1950s were revolutionary. In some ways, they were the decade’s only source of horror. On screen, nearly all horror was science fiction, to at least some degree. There was no separ...
Ten of the Most Chilling Settings in Horror
One of the most obvious parts of the filmgoing experience is the presentation of images given to the audience. Many factors contribute to the scare factor in a horror film, such as sound, acting, tens...
Pet Sematary Two Oozes Fun and Terror [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...
Seven Minor Characters Scarier Than Their Own Movie
Sometimes it’s not the premise that really sells a horror film. Sometimes there are factors that prevent the movie from being as scary as it should be. But then you might have a character that stands ...
