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Waking Karma is Female-Driven Coming of Age Horror that Almost Works [Review]

While cultish behavior is the backbone of Waking Karma, the heart of the story is centered upon a coming of age tale. Despite this being one of my favorite sub genres, I often feel this corner of horr...

Maja and Leah in Attachment

In Attachment, Love Makes a Demon of Us All [Review]

There’s a lot to love in writer/director Gabriel Biers Gislason’s feature film debut, the queer romantic horror Attachment. That’s both a general critical assessment and a summation of the movie’s int...

‘Infinity Pool’ Has Lots of Blood but No Guts [Review]

In Infinity Pool, living nepo-baby apologia Brandon Cronenberg finds author James Foster (Alexander Skarsgard) half-heartedly searching for inspiration in writing a long-gestating–though perhaps...

Legions is a Fresh Addition to the Possession Horror Subgenre [Review]

Fans of horror that blends multiple genres may want to set their sites on Legions, the latest film from writer/director Fabian Forte. Legions’ storyline is rooted in the horror of demons and possessio...

There’s Something Wrong With the Children

There’s Something Wrong with the Children Will Make You Think Twice About Having Kids [Review]

When it comes to horror, creepy children make for a great storyline. While this trope can be overused, if it’s done right, it’s undeniably effective. With that in mind, I’m pleased to be singing...

M3GAN Doesn’t Go Nearly As Hard As You’re Expecting [Review]

Following hot on the heels of 5-Cream is M3GAN, the latest bizarro offering from Malignant and Hell Fest co-writer Akela Cooper. Unlike those movies, however, this sci-fi shocker is rated PG-13 (15A i...

It’s Tough to Resist the Gleeful Madness of ‘The Murder Podcast’ [Review]

True crime is all the rage right now, from “My Favorite Murder” to Only Murders in the Building, so it makes complete sense that intrepid podcasters and lifelong best buds Chad (Andrew McDermott) and ...

Red Christmas is Colorful Holiday Chaos [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...

Scare Package II: Rad Chad’s Revenge is a Riotously Funny Take on Horror Sequels [Review]

2019’s Scare Package was a fabulously gory and hilariously funny revelation from creative duo Aaron B. Koontz and Cameron Burns that made V/H/S look like the pretentious waffle it is while further emp...