teen horror
Lukewarm Heart: The Charming Absurdity of My Boyfriend’s Back
In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, something amazing started to happen. The teenage-themed horror movies of the ‘50s were basically getting reimagined and rebranded as teen comedies. It’s not something ...
Why Now is the Time to Revisit Cherry Falls
I’m a bit of an apologist for the post-Scream era of horror. I think I Know What You Did Last Summer is actually kind of fun and stylish; Urban Legend is a slick feature with a great cast; The Faculty...
Honeycomb Is A Lo-Fi Look At The Horrors Of Having To Grow Up [Slamdance Review]
Honeycomb is set in one of those archetypical small towns that are everywhere and nowhere all at once. There isn’t much to look forward to, and most of the younger people have already set their...
These Fear Street Books are Lost But Not Forgotten
With the successful release of the Fear Street trilogy on Netflix, I thought now would be a good time to discuss these three Fear Street titles that got lost to the ages. Maybe “lost”...
Back to the ’80s: Heathers
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 particular film falls under...
Not Quite Horror: You Get Me (2017)
Horror is evolving as a genre. Although your local multiplex is still loaded with the usual contenders, look a bit closer and you’ll find the latest drama, thriller, or crime offering is closer to hor...
Why Teen Horror is Still Relevant (Even if it’s Basically Disappeared)
The 1980s and 1990s thrived on telling exhilarating, coming-of-age horror stories centered around teenagers. Most of the early slasher films had adolescent casts. That was a staple of horror when I wa...
New on Netflix: December 11th, 2015
New on Netflix is a weekly feature here at Wicked Horror where we take a look at the latest additions to everyone’s favorite streaming service. It can be tough sifting through all those horror titles,...
Cult Corner: Neon Maniacs
Welcome to Cult Corner where we dive through the bargain bins to determine if a movie is trash or treasure. Today’s pick… Joseph Mangine’s Neon Maniacs. While Neon Maniacs feels like a ver...
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