All Movie Reviews
Family is a Hellish and Brutal Journey [Review]
Family is a demented journey into the nightmare next door. It is presented in such realistic fashion that it will leave you feeling haunted. As a criminologist who is familiar with the high rates of d...
Gwen is a Hugely Impressive Debut and a Killer Showcase for Two Massive Female Talents [Review]
Gwen, the first feature from writer-director William McGregor, has drawn comparisons to another stunning debut, The Witch, due to its chilly atmosphere, old-timey setting, and strong, young female lea...
Harpoon is a Devilishly Simple, Frequently Shocking Tale of Frienemies Stranded at Sea [Review]
Harpoon‘s title is deliberately misleading; Hatchet or Velvet Buzzsaw this ain’t. The harpoon — or, as one character is repeatedly corrected, spear gun — plays a pivotal role i...
Looking for Mr. Goodbar [Rabid Dog’s House Review]
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...
Child’s Play Takes a Stab at the Ugly Side of Consumerism [Blu-ray Review]
Child’s Play (2019) sees Karen Barclay and her son Andy starting over fresh in a new city. As such, Andy doesn’t have many friends and spends most of his time with his smartphone...
Prey is Loaded with Great Jolts and Carried By Logan Miller’s Powerhouse Performance [Review]
Prey, not to be confused with the rather good wintry slasher Cold Prey from a few years back, is the latest in a line of survival horror movies pitching young men against the elements. Much like Jungl...
The Black String is a Massive Showcase for Frankie Muniz [Review]
At Frightfest last month, while sitting outside getting some air between movies, an enthusiastic and super friendly American man with a whole heap of mini poster cards approached my friends and I. He ...
MOMO: The Missouri Monster is a Cryptid Delight Wrapped in a Unique Format [Review]
MOMO: The Missouri Monster is another title from Small Town Monsters, the production company that made Terror in the Skies. While I had a generalized critique of the presentation of indigenous populat...
Villains is a Riotous, Nasty Little Treat [Review]
Villains has one of the weirdest posters I’ve seen all year. It looks like it’s been cobbled together by someone on a very strict deadline without only a basic knowledge of the film. And y...