Reviews
We Summon the Darkness [Blu-ray Review]
We Summon the Darkness is a film that subverts expectations early and often. As soon as I thought I had things figured out, I realized that everything I assumed to be true was wrong. The flick ke...
The Unsuitable Will Suit You [Book Review]
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice opens, “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” Molly Pohligȁ...
Joy Ride Remains a Road Trip Riot with a Dark Destination [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 the o...
Dreamland Suffocates Under Its Delusions of Grandeur [Review]
Dreamland is the latest offering from beloved Canadian director Bruce McDonald, of fan favorite Pontypool and, more recently, the delightfully festive yet divisive Hellions, fame. The movie’s s...
Becky is Kevin James Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before [Review]
With Becky, comedic actor Kevin James seeks to follow in the footsteps of his long-time chum Adam Sandler by proving he, too, can do dark, difficult, and deep. As the gnarly trailer for the movie sugg...
Creepshow: Season One [Blu-ray Review]
Shudder’s Creepshow is a welcome companion to the two the two Creepshow feature films brought to us by George Romero and Stephen King (the less said about the rightfully mali...
The Butcher of Paris #5 “Beating Chance” [Comic Review]
The Butcher of Paris #5 “Beating Chance” closes out the series with a whimper. Writer Stephanie Phillips and artist Dean Kotz have great intentions. They’re putting a much needed ...
Sequelland: A Story of Dreams of Screams [Book Review]
Randy Meeks says, “Sequels suck” in Scream 2, which is ironically a good sequel. He sparks a debate in his film class with the students trying to come up with examples of good second ent...
The Dead Lands is the Māori Buddy Cop Horror You Didn’t Know You Needed [Series Review]
The Dead Lands has a brilliant premise. Waka (Te Kohe Tuhaka) is a Māori warrior, notorious for his ruthlessness. He’s lived a life without honor but has conquered much of the lands surro...