Reviews
‘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...
Why Behind the Mask is Still One of the Smartest Horror Films of the Past 20 Years
It’s hard to believe that Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon is already 17-years-old. Unlike many horror films released in the 20 years, I saw this one when it was still relatively new....
Six Surprisingly Great Sci-Fi Horror Movies That Nobody Saw
The science fiction and horror genres have always gone hand in hand, dating back even before Mary Shelley’s seminal work in both genres, Frankenstein. Many of the Gothic horrors of the nineteen...
Why ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Deserves Greater Acclaim
The 1990s gave us a lot of great films. From big studio releases like Silence of the Lambs, Candyman, and Jacob’s Ladder, to smaller, more obscure releases like Castle Freak, The Ugly, and Audi...
‘Night Swim’ is a Melodramatic, Scare-Free Slog [Review]
In Night Swim, the always-welcome Wyatt Russell plays a father of two whose promising baseball career has been tragically cut short by an MS diagnosis. If that sounds like a surprisingly dark plot poi...