stephen king movies
Stephen King Adaptations That Didn’t Quite Work
Stephen King has had more film adaptations of his work than any other living author. It stands to reason, then, that some would work better than others. The Shawshank Redemption, Stand by Me, Misery, ...
How ‘Creepshow’ Perfectly Recaptures the Essence of the EC Comics
The EC comics of the 1950s were revolutionary. In some ways, they were the decade’s only source of horror. On screen, nearly all horror was science fiction, to at least some degree. There was no separ...
Pet Sematary Two Oozes Fun and 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 with a little bite. Flying solo or wit...
Five Stephen King Villains That Still Give Us Nightmares
Stephen King has created a wealth of monsters over the years. With countless novels under his belt, he is the most prolific living author, regardless of genre. He is the undisputed master of modern ho...
Silver Bullet Takes Aim at Werewolf Legend [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 ...
Christine is John Carpenter’s Unsung Love Story [Retrospective]
Even after directing Christine, John Carpenter would say in interviews that while he loved directing horror, he dreamed of directing a love story. And while Starman may have been a more mainstream, cu...
The Six Most Baffling Stephen King Sequels
Stephen King is responsible for more film adaptations than any other living author. And most of the adapted works are from his horror catalogue. Most horror movies have sequels. Because of this, it’s ...
Noteworthy Heroines of Horror: Jessie from Gerald’s Game
Noteworthy Heroines of Horror is a recurring segment on Wicked Horror where we shine the spotlight on a female character from the annals of horror history who has made a significant contribution to th...
Review: The Dark Tower Is A Summer Must-Watch That’s Refreshingly Different To The Usual Box Office Suspects
This past weekend The Dark Tower opened as a much-anticipated film based on the beloved series of novels, by Stephen King, of the same name. However, when I went to look up where/which book(s) exactly...
