horror
Not Quite Horror: Gone Girl (2014)
Horror is evolving as a genre. Although your local multiplex is still peppered with the usual contenders, look a bit closer at the schedule and you’ll find the latest drama, thriller, or crime ...
Second Opinion: Unfriended is a Sharp Film with a Strong Anti-Bullying Message
Wicked Horror ran a review of Unfriended on opening weekend (original review) and rated the film fairly negatively. But back with a second opinion is Joey Keogh, who will mak...
The Town That Dreaded Sundown Is The Best Remake Since Maniac
Over the past fifteen years or so, certain, key trends have emerged in horror. In particular, found footage, paranormal themed fare, torture cinema and remakes have made a significant mark on the mult...
Review-Infernal Movie
Infernal has strong aspirations from the beginning. Reading the synopsis, I honestly hoped for a thoroughly enjoyable horror flick. The movie tried to utilize a variety of elements from previousl...
Why Werewolf Movies Are One of the Most Endearing Yet Unpopular Sub-Genres
Werewolf movies don’t get a lot of love. But they’re one of the classic monsters, that’s for sure. It’s not like the werewolf doesn’t exist in the public conscio...
Advance Review: Ex Machina
Celebrated British novelist and screenwriter Alex Garland (Dredd) makes his long-awaited directorial debut with Ex Machina, a stunningly-shot, beautifully-acted and puzzling sci-fi thriller that drips...
Is It Just Me Or Is Paranormal Activity Way Overhyped?
In this monthly series, a Wicked Horror writer presents an unpopular opinion about a particular genre offering and asks the oft-repeated question, “Is it just me?” In this installment,&n...
Review-Unfriended is as Bad as it Gets
While I could start this review by discussing in detail how important the Internet and technology have become to us, I’m not going to. We all get it. We all know how much we rely on the net, an...
Battle Apocalypse is a Drama that Tries to be a Zombie Flick
I had to think for a while before I wrote this review. While Battle Apocalypse (aka Chrysalis) bills itself as another entry in the zombie sub-genre, it really doesn’t p...