Reviews
The Boogeyman is a Suspenseful and Well-Executed Stephen King Adaptation [Review]
The Boogeyman. Yes, that Boogeyman. Not Michael Myers or Martin Shkreli, but the child-killing mythical monster who lurks in the darkness of our ajar closets and under our beds. This iteration of the ...
‘Moonlighting Wives’ and ‘The Naked Fog’ Are An Unearthed Erotica Double-Feature from Film Movement [Review]
Joseph Sarno made films for people who love to watch women undress. He made films for people who love to listen to walking basslines. Preferably, the bassline will accompany the undressing. Movie magi...
Killer Kites is So Much Better Than It Has Any Right to Be [Review]
With a title like Killer Kites, you know exactly what you’re in for–especially if you’ve seen the delightfully unhinged trailer. This is the kind of wacky, no-holds-barred, zero-b...
‘The Serpent and the Rainbow’ is Wes Craven’s Most Underrated Movie
The Serpent and the Rainbow is based on anthropologist Wade Davis’ autobiography and as a result, claims to be entirely true. Whether it is or not doesn’t really matter because it ma...
The Wrath of Becky is a Brutally Incisive Sequel [Review]
Becky, released in 2020, was a surprisingly gnarly little thriller about a young girl whose home is besieged by neo-Nazis and, rather than just succumbing to them, she fights back with everything she&...
‘Outpost’ is a Devastating Thrill Ride [Review]
Outpost! Wow. Who would have thought that such a naturally gifted and incredibly successful sketch comedy performer could transition so seamlessly into horror filmmaking? Well, on second thought, it s...
‘Nerve’ (2016) Remains Daringly Relevant [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...
‘80s Horror Comedies That Defined the Decade
The 1980s, among many other distinctions, was the golden age of horror comedies. There had been great films combining horror and humor dating back at least to Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein a...
‘Bloodrise: Subspecies V’ Proves That Full Moon Still Shines [Review]
As a Subspecies fan, I have never had the experience of anticipating a new entry in the franchise until now. I discovered the series the same way I discovered Puppet Master, through an article in a ma...