Slasher Films
‘In a Violent Nature’ is Grisly and Vicious But That’s Not Necessarily Enough [Review]
In a Violent Nature, a new Canadian slasher from writer/director Chris Nash, is extremely deliberate in its concept and execution. Because of that, In a Violent Nature has many strengths, but just as ...
‘Terror Train’ is a Surprisingly Innovative Slasher
The slasher subgenre boomed after the release of John Carpenter’s Halloween. Where no one was even really sure that Halloween would work—at least not in the way that it did—once i...
Five Films That Prove You Should Never Step Foot in the Water Again – Even the Shower
Winter is always an interesting time on the east coast of the United States. It is a time when many of us find ourselves uttering phrases like “it’s too cold to be alive” each time r...
How ‘Halloween II’ Was Shaped by the Early Slashers (Which Were Shaped by its Predecessor)
While Halloween II is consistent with the first and is overall a very similar film, it was made in a completely different climate and that surely has an effect on the movie itself. This was made the s...
Ten of the Most Chilling Settings in Horror
One of the most obvious parts of the filmgoing experience is the presentation of images given to the audience. Many factors contribute to the scare factor in a horror film, such as sound, acting, tens...
Sleepy Hollow High Gave Me Nightmares (And Not the Good Kind)
With the recent announcement of 2022’s Scream, the fifth in the series, and the upcoming arrival of Halloween, I could only think of one thing. A film once praised by Femme Fatales Magazine as &...
Five Female Directed VHS Horror Films You Should Have Rented
The rise of the video store was a treasure trove for genre fans, and the nostalgia for VHS horror has spawned everything from documentaries detailing the primarily independent industry that helped lin...
Black Christmas 2006 vs 1974 vs 2019 [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 c...
Dressed to Kill Delivers Stylish 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. Flying solo or with his c...