Reviews
Sator Mixes Family Videos Into Supernatural Horror [Review]
Both Cannibal Holocaust and The Blair Witch Project claimed to be “found” footage, which led to a murder trial for the former and box office success for the latter. Auteur Jordan Graham&...
Reunion is a Moody, Modern Gothic Thriller [Review]
One of several exciting releases coming at you during this Women in Horror month is Reunion, a modern gothic tale that should delight fans of slow-burn stories. The film follows pregnant Ellie ...
The Reckoning is a Bloody Good Time [Review]
Neil Marshall’s The Reckoning is here. And after a year seriously lacking in spooky festivities, the prospect of a movie centered around a literal witch hunt was far too tempting to pass up. Liv...
The Funhouse is a Slow Burn Ride into 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. Flying solo or with his c...
The Queen of Black Magic is Not for the Fainthearted [Review]
“Remake” is a dirty word in horror, to the extent the recent re-imagining of Eli Roth’s execrable Cabin Fever led to much pearl clutching throughout the community (as though the o...
The Night is Highly Derivative, By the Numbers Paranormal Horror [Review]
The Night, the latest offering from Iranian filmmaker Kourosh Ahari (The Yellow Wallpaper, Generations), is the first film produced in America to get a theatrical release in Iran since the country...
Synchronic is Sci-Fi with Strong Dramatic Elements [Review]
If given the choice between a horror or science fiction film, nine times out of ten, I’ll select the horror flick without hesitation. However, there are certain sci-fi titles that catch my atte...
The Cleansing Hour Takes Familiar Tropes and Offers A Fresh Approach (DVD Review)
At this point in history, the demonic possession sub-genre has covered all bases. For every The Exorcist, there are a dozen films that try but ultimately fall short of leaving a lasting impression. Th...
Six Children in Horror Stories You Might Hesitate to Save
They don’t care if you think they’re too young for such scary stuff. Children in horror novels won’t go quietly to bed. They’re often the characters we remember the most an...