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Why 90’s Slashers Get Too Much Flack (And How They Helped the Genre)
The slasher film began to build momentum in the late ’70s and really took off in the early s80s. Halloween was a major independent success and Friday the 13th followed right on its heels an...
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...
Noteworthy Heroines of Horror: Stretch from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
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 that has made a significant contribution to t...
Why Hellraiser III is an Important Entry in the Franchise
The first two Hellraisers are widely regarded as quintessential horror movies. The first has earned its place as a classic. The second may still leave some people on the fence but it is generally...
Family Matters: The Contradictory Issues of the Halloween Franchise
Halloween, as a franchise, follows a fairly simple formula. Michael Myers is pretty much existing for the sole purpose of trimming his family tree. Almost every sequel sees him go after a sibling...
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...
Bates Motel Recap – Season 3 Episode 7
So, this season of Bates Motel continues to develop nicely. As we get closer to the finale there’s definitely a feeling of finality in the air. Things aren’t necessarily starting to wrap...
Dead Decade: How Zombies (Barely) Survived the 1990’s
The zombie genre had a hugely successful run in the 1980’s. Some of the best the sub-genre ever had to offer were released during this decade. Right at the start of the decade, we had Lucio Ful...
Saturday Mournings: Wacky Races
First broadcast from late 1968 to early 1969, Wacky Races was Hanna-Barbera’s answer to films like It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World and The Great Race—an all-star cast of character...