Reviews
‘Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2’ Is More of the Same [Review]
With the release of the new movie Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, we officially have not just one, but two splatter films where a feral Winnie the Pooh butchers, mutilates, and chops up dozens of ...
‘Late Night with the Devil’ is a Slick and Energetic Spectacle [Review]
Late Night with the Devil, an intense new horror movie from Australian writer/director sibling duo Colin and Cameron Cairnes, is a love letter to the glory days of ’70s late night television, bu...
‘The Camp Host’ Will Put You Off The Great Outdoors [Review]
We all went a little mad during the pandemic and The Camp Host, the debut feature from writer-director Henry Darrow McComas (who co-wrote and co-produced the lively documentary Wolfman’s Got Na...
Seven Must-Read Lois Duncan Novels!
The YA novels written by Lois Duncan were a large part of my first foray into horror. I was a teenager in the late ‘90s, a time when R.L. Stine and Christopher Pike dominated the young adult no...
‘The White Reindeer’: A Forgotten Folk Horror Set in the Finnish Lapland
While not considered a genuine folk horror, at least in the way we understand it today, The White Reindeer is thought of as one of the originals of the genre. Set in Finnish Lapland, this 1952 gem exp...
‘Dune: Part Two’ is a Stunning Masterpiece [Review]
What if I told you that a space opera about politics, ecology and spice would be a defining cinematic masterpiece of the 21st century? Dune: Part Two doesn’t need a formal introduction, of cour...
‘Suspect’ Serves Neo Noir Suspense [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...
‘A Nightmare On Elm Street 4’: How Freddy Became The Pop Culture Boogeyman
A Nightmare on Elm Street was a success that spread through word of mouth. It was made for very little money and was released on a limited number of screens. A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 was a hit in c...
‘Trunk: Locked In’ is a Beautifully Average Thriller [Review]
I can’t say I’ve been locked in a trunk before. I’d imagine it’s not a fun experience IRL. But when done effectively on screen, the setup makes for a fun and thrilling expe...