80s Horror Movies
‘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...
Motel Hell is a Smart, Satirical Horror Movie
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is the quintessential barbecue horror movie, if such a thing exists. TCM is a benchmark in the wide spectrum of food industry horror. There’s so much horror already appare...
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 co-host Zena ...
Back to the ’80s: Dario Argento’s Inferno
Welcome to Back to the ’80s. This recurring feature aims to take a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly from horror’s most beloved decade. Regardless of which category a particular film falls under...
Scream for Help [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 the occasional gu...
Dolls is a Thrilling Modern Fairy Tale for Adults [Retrospective]
Dolls takes place on a dark and especially stormy night. The film finds an eclectic group of people taking refuge from the storm at the home of a seemingly sweet but ultimately creepy older couple. Th...
One Dark Night is an Often Overlooked Camp Classic [Retrospective]
One Dark Night follows Julie, a young woman who desperately wants to join The Sisters. The Sisters is the coolest all-girl clique in school. The group is comprised of Carol, Leslie, and Kitty. But the...
Back to the ’80s: April Fool’s Day (1986)
Welcome to Back to the ’80s. This recurring feature aims to take a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly from horror’s most beloved decade. Regardless of which category a particular film falls under...
“Awful” ’80s Horror Movies That Actually Aren’t
For some reason, the ‘80s is more known for cheesy movies than any other decade. Every era has them, but the ‘80s always gets singled out. It’s tough to say why that is. If I had to guess, it would ha...
