Horror Sequels
Eight Franchises That Could Have Been Great
The Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, and Halloween franchises all have their flawed entries. But their problems are nothing compared to some of the series we’ll be looking at...
Seven Great Sequels That Were Made Insanely Quickly
We all know how it goes. When a horror film becomes successful, it becomes a franchise. Once that happens sequels start to be churned out at amazing speed. Usually, when a studio forces a sequel ...
Urban Legends: Final Cut is Still a Solid Horror Sequel [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...
Six Horror Sequels With Subtle References You May Have Missed
Fans love to pick apart their favorite movies and franchises. There are threads upon threads of fan theories, some of them interesting, and some of them completely insane—but still interesting ...
Eight Movies That Would Have Been Terrible if They’d Been Exactly What Fans Wanted
We’re all horror fans. So, by doing an article about what fans do and don’t want, I’m speaking as a fan myself. The intent is not to talk down to anyone, but as a group, fans want...
Five Bad Sequels That Were Almost Good
Many horror sequels don’t live up to the original. Many more are simply bad. But nobody sets out to make a bad sequel. Things just get in the way, whether it be time budget or any other consider...
Five Horror Sequels that are Better the Second Time
Everyone goes into certain movies with a set of expectations. This is especially true for horror sequels. The Friday the 13th series has some entries that are unjustly maligned simply because what peo...
Back to the ’80s: Dario Argento’s Inferno
Welcome to Back to the ’80s. This recurring feature aims to take a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly from horror’s most beloved decade. Regardless of which category a particul...
Halloween II (1981): “Don’t You Forget About Me”
A new Halloween film was released in 2018 to great financial and critical success. So, of course, a new trilogy beginning with the last installment is being developed, all stemming directly from John ...