Reviews
‘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 makes for one ...
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 or wit...
‘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...
The Third Saturday in October: Parts I and V [Double Feature Review]
The Third Saturday in October: Part V The Third Saturday in October: Part V takes place in Hackleburg, Alabama, which I thought was a fictional location, but as it turns out, is a real place, and take...
The Black Demon Needs More Shark Action, Less Everything Else [Review]
There are so many shark movies being released of late that it’s almost impossible for one to differentiate itself, so credit to The Black Demon for putting a spin on an overdone concept by including s...
Sick of Myself is a Scathing Portrait of Millennial Malaise [Review]
Sick of Myself, aka Sik Pike, the sophomore effort from Norwegian writer-director Kristoffer Borgli, takes a sledgehammer to the so-called attention economy. Rather than dealing with an obsessively on...
