Reviews
‘The Exorcism’ Works Because of Russell Crowe [Review]
When the poster for The Exorcism first dropped, a certain sect of horror fans was positively gleeful about the fact that Russell Crowe had ostensibly made the same movie twice, in quick succession. Ho...
‘In a Violent Nature’ is Grisly and Vicious But That’s Not Necessarily Enough [Review]
In a Violent Nature, a new Canadian slasher from writer/director Chris Nash, is extremely deliberate in its concept and execution. Because of that, In a Violent Nature has many strengths, but just as ...
‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ is Enormously Entertaining [Review]
Try to name another blockbuster action franchise where there would be characters with names like Scrotus, Erectus, and Dementus. You can’t. Neither can I. That’s because no other franchis...
‘Island Zero’ Proves Not All that Starts Well Ends Well [Review]
Island Zero starts well. First time director Josh Gerritsen does good work making viewers afraid of a monster without showing them what it is from the start. Island Zero Starts Like This The film open...
Slither Slides Smoothly Between Sci Fi Horror and Comedy [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...
‘Butcher Baker Nightmare Maker’ Shines Bright in New Severin 4K Release [Review]
The new Severin release of Butcher Baker Nightmare Maker in 4K offers a great way to revisit the blood-soaked ’80s classic or to discover it for the first time. You’ll find surprises ...
Ben Wheatley’s ‘A Field in England’ is Tragically Underrated, Existing at the Intersection of Psychological Terror and Folk Horror
Surreal yet impressively realistic, Ben Wheatley’s A Field in England introduces us to a new wave of folk horror—an exploration of the psyche and an experiment in the experimental. While...
‘Tarot’ Is The Silliest Waste of 90 Minute Ever but I Didn’t Exactly Hate it… [Review]
Tarot, yes, that Tarot, is a return to form for the board game genre. Tarot, the game, is a little more obscure than most of the popular board games adapted to the big screen. Examples include Ouija, ...
The ‘Levenger Tapes’ Review: A Found Footage Film That Should’ve Stuck to One Angle
The Levenger Tapes focuses on the plight of three-college age students, a myriad of bad decisions, and the police detectives trying to track them down. Throughout the film, scenes switch between the t...