Reviews
‘The Substance’ is Endlessly Ambitious and Audacious [Review]
To start, The Substance, a new satirical body horror movie from writer/director Coralie Fargeat, is an absolute breath of fresh air in a movie landscape that quite frankly, for the most part, lacks cr...
‘Tenants’ is a Mostly Solid Horror Anthology [Review]
In my opinion, anthologies work perfectly in the horror and science fiction genres. This it true of novels from authors like Stephen King and Clive Barker. They also work effectively on television, li...
‘Sleep’ Will Be Frighteningly Familiar to New Parents [Review]
Being pregnant is horrifying enough without your partner falling apart to the extent that he’s sleepwalking, sleep-eating, and even sleep-causing-harm-to-himself-and-others. That’s the p...
A Kinder, Gentler ‘Caligula?’ Here’s Our Take on the New ‘Ultimate Cut’[Review]
Restored, remastered “Ultimate Cut” hits streaming, DVD
‘AfrAId’ is Admirably Mindless [Review]
To start, AfrAId is a new genre movie that is currently in theaters, from Blumhouse Productions and Sony/Columbia Pictures. Written and directed by Chris Weitz, AfrAId is technically a horror movie, b...
‘Mexico Barbaro’ is a Semi-Successful Anthology [Review]
Mexico Barbaro is an anthology with eight short films by eight different directors. The helmers include Laurette Flores Bornn, Edgar Nito, Aaron Soto, Isaac Ezban, Lex Ortega, Jorge Michel Grau, Ulise...
Time After Time is a Thrilling Ride [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...
‘Exhume’ Is Slight, but by No Means Unsuccessful ‘[FrightFest Review]
Scott Poiley, prolific producer and longtime Anthony DiBlasi collaborator (he worked on Last Shift and Missionary, among others), makes his directorial debut with Exhume, a movie that, judging by the ...
Neo-Noir Double-Headed Features Unearthed Oddities
At something of a low point in his legendary career, country star Johnny Cash finds himself playing the part of a vile and violent psychopath, gunning down cops and terrorizing a defenseless housewife...