The term ‘elevated horror’ has been frequently used in the last ten years. It refers to horror films that are thought-provoking, have deep commentary, and push artistic/cinematic boundar...
Visionary filmmaker Robert Eggers rose to notoriety back in 2015 with the Sundance debut of his film, The Witch. Four years later, Eggers dazzled us again with The Lighthouse, a hypnotic and hall...
“Doldrums. Doldrums. Eviler than the Devil. Boredom makes men to villains.” It may not come as a shock to learn that one of my favorite pastimes is going to the movies. Preferably alone. A...
Echoing the sentiment that has already been expressed by many, 2016 was a great year for horror. And more specifically, it was a great year for theatrical horror. I went to the theater more times in 2...
Each year, a movie is released that has everybody claiming the “new world” of horror is upon us. Finally, after years of rip-offs, reboots and unnecessary sequels, our faith is rewarded as...
Christmas – or, perhaps more accurately, Halloween – has come early, folks. YouTuber Stinkhead has just released a mock commercial for the ideal gift for any demonic, Satan-worshippin...
The early reviews for The Witch are in and most of them are extremely favorable. Mashable‘s glowing review of Robert Egger’s eagerly awaited film calls it “so f***ed u...
Wicked Horror recently had the occasion to discuss The Witch with director Robert Eggers. He opened up about the painstaking attention to detail that went into bringing the film to life, wha...