true crime
Jeepers Creepers was Inspired by the True Story of Real-Life Killer Dennis DePue
Jeepers Creepers, the hit, 2001 horror movie, had audiences captivated with the simple story of a brother sister duo on a road trip who happen to cross paths with a bloodthirsty maniac known as The Cr...
The True Story Behind The Town that Dreaded Sundown
A cold case is an unsolved criminal investigation that remains open indefinitely pending the discovery of new evidence. There have been numerous unique cases throughout history, some of which remain u...
The Horrifying True Story Of The Scandal At Tri-State Crematory
On February 15, 2002, police were called to the Tri-State Crematory, an establishment built to properly cremate the dead located in Noble, Georgia. Investigators were called numerous times over the pr...
This Sinister True Story is Reminiscent of Don’t Breathe
Don’t Breathe broke out in a major way, as a wildly original story that shocked audiences all over the world. The premise of the film was fantastic from start to finish and fans enjoyed the inte...
Seven Horrifying Documentaries That are Scarier than Fiction
Reality is often far more frightening than fiction. Every day there are examples of people slipping into insanity or committing horrific murders. The following list is comprised of documentaries focus...
Alicia Silverstone’s ’90s Thrillers Lookback [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 ...
Five Standout Episodes of The Casefile True Crime Podcast
Though it never truly left, true crime storytelling is back in the forefront again. One of the ways that true crime addicts like myself like to feed our fascination is by listening to podcasts. There ...
Monsters and Medicine: The Chicago Tylenol Murders
The Chicago Tylenol Murders are the sort of unsolved case that fans the fire in a true crime fan’s belly. In part, this feeling stems from childhood whimsy that we never quite grow out of, a nee...
The Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer is the Docuseries Every True-Crime Buff Needs [Review]
The Night Stalker is the reason people lock their doors at night. My grandma always said, “Nothing good happens late at night,” and she was absolutely right. In fact, she remembers these upsetting cri...
