Giallo
‘Dressed to Kill’ Perfects the American Giallo
Many American horror films were influenced by the Italian giallo. It’s often said that giallo was the influence behind the entire American slasher genre. But there are several American feat...
How ‘Tenebrae’ Explores a Writer’s Greatest Fear
Dario Argento is one of the all-time masters of horror. No matter how much the quality of work has fallen in recent years, when he was in his prime he was nigh unbeatable. While Suspiria and Deep Red ...
Bava Double Bill: How ‘The Girl Who Knew Too Much’ and ‘Lisa and the Devil’ Make for Perfect Career Bookends
Mario Bava is often regarded as ‘the godfather’ of the giallo genre, but he is also a master of Gothic horror. Over time, he has proven himself more than capable of seamlessly blending mod...
Tenebrae Reigns Supreme on 4K UHD [Review]
Folks of all sorts love to refer to Howard Hawks’s maxim: “A good movie is three great scenes and no bad ones.” Even if you buy it, you must concede that there’s always an ...
All the Colors of the Shape: Examining The Giallo Structure of ‘Halloween 5’
Halloween III showed a perfect willingness to move on from the story of Michael Myers. Producers John Carpenter and Debra Hill felt that if the franchise had to continue, the best course of action wou...
5 Must See Short Films From Buried Alive Film Festival 2022
While most of the attention goes to features at film fests, short films are just as worthy of eyeballs. These tiny terrors can offer a glimpse into the minds of up and coming filmmakers from around th...
Argento’s Opera Hits All the Right Notes [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 Rabid Dog’s House: Creepers (Phenomena)
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 o...
Why The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave is a Must See!
Emilio Miraglia’s The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave is a an Italian-made British horror film that features velvet suits, gloved killers, the unexpected appearance of free-spirited band...