Retrospectives
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...
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...
Why Now is the Time to Revisit Clive Barker’s Lord of Illusions
Clive Barker is widely regarded as one of the all-time masters of horror. It may seem weird, considering that most of his novels have been some form of fantasy. But on screen, he has definitely earned...
The Enduring Appeal Of April Fool’s Day
The 1980s is generally considered to be the golden age of slasher movies. Following the success of John Carpenter’s seminal classic Halloween (released in 1978), studios tried to capitalise on m...
Why Session 9 is One of the Smartest Horror Films of the Last 15 Years
[soliloquy id=”1613″] It’s hard to believe that Brad Anderson’s Session 9 is almost fifteen years old. Many of the horror films from the era in which it was made have not sto...
Leatherface Lite: Why Texas Chainsaw Massacre III Never Stood a Chance
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise has always been a rocky one at best. There’s not really a direct sequel in the whole bunch. Save for a prequel to the 2003 remake, most of them offer up to...
How the Silent Hill Movies Totally Missed the Point
Translating a video game into a successful film is not an easy task. Whether this is due to the length of most games clocking in at well over 10 hours or simply the differences in how the mediums pres...
How Leprechaun Almost Became a Children’s Movie
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we are taking a look back at the origins of Leprechaun and how it almost became a children’s film. Leprechaun was one of the biggest B-Mo...
Why Hellraiser is the Healthy Alternative to Fifty Shades of Grey
E.L. James’ novel Fifty Shades of Grey was such an enormous success that it’s making its way to the screen today. This film will surely be a major box office success. It’s bei...