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Dracula 2000 is a Noticeably Flawed but Often Enjoyable Update [Retrospective]
Upon its initial release, the majority of critics panned Dracula 2000. The film was accused of being a shameless rip-off of superior material and not brining anything new or noteworthy to the table. T...
Shocker is Silly, Fun, and Under-Appreciated [Retrospective]
Upon its release in 1989, critics universally panned Shocker. It was a modest box office success but certainly didn’t set any records. Due to bad reviews and a less than perfect screenplay from...
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 is Quirky, Bizarre, and Fun [Editorial]
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 sees Jesse and his family moving into a new home on Elm Street. While settling in, Jesse learns that Nancy Thompson previously occupied his new home. When Jesse f...
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) Never Sets Itself Apart from the Original [Retrospective]
In the remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street, Nancy and her friends are plagued by strange dreams. A man with a razorblade glove and a fedora is stalking them in their sleep. His name is Fred Krueg...
The Rabid Dog’s House: Cursed
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. Flying solo or with the o...
Wes Craven’s New Nightmare Was a Sequel Ahead of its Time [Retrospective]
New Nightmare sees Freddy leaving the realm in which he was created. After his escape, he begins to plague the performers from the first Nightmare film. Like in the first picture, Heather Langenkamp i...
Six Flicks to Help with Your Halloween Hangover!
All year long you wait for Halloween to come. The scary movies, pranks, and all the other enjoyable activities. Then, like a way-too-much fun night at the bar, the festivities are over before you know...
Four Terrible Movies from Great Horror Directors
The masters of horror are incredibly talented individuals. We all know who they are and are familiar with their many accomplishments. They’ve given great things to the genre. But in a director&...
Everyday Nightmares: Why We’re Drawn to Suburban Horror
What’s the scariest thing about Halloween? What about A Nightmare on Elm Street? The most obvious answer to that would of course be Michael Myers and Freddy Krueger. To a degree, that’s&#...