80s Horror
“Awful” ’80s Horror Movies That Are Anything But
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 likely h...
How ‘Poltergeist’ Destroyed the American Dream (And Why That’s Great)
Filmmakers in the 1980s had a serious obsession with the American dream. Part of it, I think, was due to the fetish-like obsession with ‘50s Americana. People wanted a very Norman Rockwell view of mid...
Five Reasons Why “Teen Wolf” (1985) is Totally Tubular!
Family friendly horror comedies are generally hit and miss—and the glut of ho-hum and just plain crappy sub-sub-genre offerings from the 1980s proves it. Wicked Stepmother, Haunted Honeymoon, My Best ...
‘Silent Rage’ is Equal Parts Fun and Scary [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...
Ten More of the Most Chilling Settings in Horror
One of the most obvious parts of the film-going experience is the presentation of images given to the audience. Many components contribute to the scare factor in a horror film. Elements like sound, ac...
Eight 1980s Horror Gems You May Have Missed
Ah, the 1980s. What a time to be alive! It was a magical era, especially for horror fans. The horror genre in the 1980s experienced a boom and fans were treated to an onslaught of great and (some not ...
Ten of the Most Chilling Settings in Horror
One of the most obvious parts of the filmgoing experience is the presentation of images given to the audience. Many factors contribute to the scare factor in a horror film, such as sound, acting, tens...
Why it’s So Hard to do Throwback Horror
“They don’t make ‘em like they used to.” We all know people who want everything to return to the glory days, everyone says that’s what horror needs to do to keep itself alive. Fresh ideas are importan...
