Tobe Hooper
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...
Don’t Mess With Texas: These are the Eight Most Disturbing Scenes from the ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Series
Texas Chainsaw Massacre is not only one of the longest-running horror franchises, it’s also one of the most violent. Killers like Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers make short work of their victims. An ...
Why House of 1,000 Corpses is the Best Movie Tobe Hooper Never Made
Tobe Hooper’s filmography has always had an influence on divisive filmmaker, Rob Zombie. While that Texas Chainsaw Massacre vibe and those over-the-top characters have never left Zombie’s work, this h...
The Funhouse is a Slow Burn Ride into 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. Flying solo or with his co-host Zena ...
There’s (Another) Poltergeist Remake in the Works, From a Couple Dudes You Might Know
It’s only been four years since the last one, but there’s a second reboot of Tobe Hooper’s beloved family horror Poltergeist apparently on the way. No word yet on when we can expect ...
The Funhouse is Far From Perfect But Isn’t Without its Charms [Retrospective]
The Funhouse follows a group of teenagers on a double date at a traveling carnival. The group visits the fortuneteller, checks out some of the oddities on display, and has a fine time. ...
Toolbox Murders (2004) is Significantly Better than the Original [Editorial]
Toolbox Murders (2004) is the rare exception – a remake that far surpasses the film on which it was based. This 2004 reimagining only loosely borrows from the 1978 original. It takes its title an...
Script to Pieces: Beyond the Valley of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Welcome to Script to Pieces, a recurring feature at Wicked Horror where we look at the best, most interesting and at times most unbelievable horror movies that never happened. Sometimes these will be ...
Mixed Bag: Why Body Bags is a Rough Around the Edges Anthology (That’s Still Absurdly Fun)
Despite the Scream Factory collector’s edition Blu-ray for Body Bags, it’s still easily one of the most overlooked titles John Carpenter has directed. It’s far from the classic status of Halloween or ...
