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Wicked Horror

Wicked Horror is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Joey Keogh
Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
The Advent Calendar (2021)

Joey Keogh

This is middling festive horror fare, neither too naughty to truly shock nor too nice to fully win us over.
Posted Dec 9, 2021
2
V/H/S/94 (2021)

Joey Keogh

There are reports V/H/S/94 is a return to the highs of the franchise. It's not, but there's enough to enjoy here to ensure this isn't quite as much of an endurance test as VHS: Viral.
Posted Oct 7, 2021
3
Malignant (2021)

Joey Keogh

There are soap opera level reveals throughout, each more shocking than the last, but if you're paying attention, there's only really one way this can go. To his credit, Wan goes fully there and further.
Posted Sep 20, 2021
4
Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021)

Joey Keogh

There's nothing in Prisoners of the Ghostland that marks the film out as memorable or, worse, original. It's a mess, and not a particularly fun one at that.
Posted Sep 17, 2021
5
The Last Matinee (Red Screening) (2021)

Joey Keogh

The Last Matinee might be paying homage, but Contenti has his own story to tell and the modern twists make this more than just another gory rehash.
Posted Sep 3, 2021
6
Tin Can (2020)

Joey Keogh

There may be a confined space and a trapped character fighting for their life, but the real threat at the core of Tin Can's dark, metal heart is more insidious and deeply entrenched in our current landscape than we'd care to admit.
Posted Sep 3, 2021
7
Hellbender (2021)

Joey Keogh

It's folk horror, a coming-of-age story, and an occult thriller all rolled into one and it's very unlikely you'll see anything else quite like it this year.
Posted Aug 20, 2021
8
Frank & Zed (2020)

Joey Keogh

Frank and Zed may make you squeal with delight, gasp in disgust, and chuckle with reverence, but above all else, this bloody thing will make you feel.
Posted Aug 20, 2021
9
Kratt (2020)

Joey Keogh

A delightfully deranged twist on kids' horror gleefully packed with jokes, gore, and bizarre local politics that really shouldn't work but absolutely, 100 percent does.
Posted Aug 20, 2021
10
Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes (2021)

Joey Keogh

An invigoratingly modern sci-fi story that's inventively captured, smartly scripted, and confidently performed, this is one time travel movie with its feet planted firmly in the here and now.
Posted Aug 20, 2021
11
Great White (2021)

Joey Keogh

Great White is perfectly watchable, but not much more than that
Posted Jul 19, 2021
12
Fear Street Part Three: 1666 (2021)

Joey Keogh

A smash cut of all the murders that took place over the trilogy is hugely unflattering and puts into perspective just how toothless this whole endeavor was.
Posted Jul 19, 2021
13
Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021)

Joey Keogh

Part Two is flawed in many of the same ways Part 1 was, but the performances and set-pieces are considerably stronger, with [Sadie] Sink really showing off what she can do in a slightly more adult environment.
Posted Jul 14, 2021
14
Dachra (2021)

Joey Keogh

A fascinatingly twisted concoction, peppered with clever homages to classic horror movies but also dripping with strange intrigue and discomfiting, area-specific detailing.
Posted Jul 9, 2021
15
Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021)

Joey Keogh

Fear Street Part 1 sadly has more in common with the PG-based shenanigans of Stranger Things than the many classic, pulpy slashers it's imitating.
Posted Jul 6, 2021
16
I Am Lisa (2020)

Joey Keogh

I Am Lisa at the very least manages to make yet another case for why women, and indeed queer folk, should be front and center in horror - the stories are more compelling, more complex, and demonstrably more entertaining too.
Posted Apr 30, 2021
17
Deadly Cuts (2021)

Joey Keogh

Carey's wildly impressive and accomplished debut deserves to be seen by as wide an audience as possible. Charming, heartwarming, hilarious, and impressively dark, the performances are peerless, script is tight, and the message is surprisingly uplifting.
Posted Apr 23, 2021
18
The Power (2021)

Joey Keogh

A story about how the wounds of abuse often impact our lives indefinitely... there are no easy answers when it comes to solving these kinds of traumas but, if women continue to speak up about them, there's less chance others are suffering in silence.
Posted Apr 8, 2021
19
Paul Dood's Deadly Lunch Break (2021)

Joey Keogh

Gillespie's film is very funny and VERY gory but it's all in good fun. Despite the ludicrous premise - it's a busy aul' lunch break, to be fair - Paul Dood's Deadly Lunch Break is surprisingly, weirdly sweet, smart and sad.
Posted Mar 25, 2021
20
Sound of Violence (2021)

Joey Keogh

Noyer's film is inventive, challenging, and devious... An impressive debut through and through with a killer hook and plenty of stomach-churning moments.
Posted Mar 25, 2021
21
Offseason (2021)

Joey Keogh

Offseason tends to be atmospheric rather than outright scary. But it's more focused than much of Keating's back catalogue, with less of the try-hard arty-farty accoutrements that have previously held him back.
Posted Mar 25, 2021
22
Slaxx (2020)

Joey Keogh

This is one killer concept that's meatier than it has any right to be. You'll definitely want to try on these Slaxx.
Posted Mar 25, 2021
23
Witch Hunt (2021)

Joey Keogh

Witch Hunt presents a heightened metaphor for how we become radicalized as teenagers, once the world opens up and we realize there are people suffering simply because of who they are.
Posted Mar 25, 2021
24
The Stylist (2020)

Joey Keogh

The Stylist is the latest in a long line of female-fronted horror movies with women behind the camera too. ...Gevargizian's take is further evidence horror is most exciting when told from the perspective of someone who isn't male, white and/or straight.
Posted Mar 2, 2021
25
Willy's Wonderland (2021)

Joey Keogh

Willy's Wonderland is a total blast from start to finish. Funny, furiously violent, and with one of the coolest Cage performances this side of Mandy.
Posted Feb 26, 2021
26
Burn It All (2021)

Joey Keogh

Burn It All is incompetent in every conceivable way but the manner in which it fails its female characters - all three of them! - and in particular Alex is inexcusable.
Posted Feb 26, 2021
27
The Sinners (The Color Rose) (2020)

Joey Keogh

The Sinners is a bit rough around the edges, slightly unfocused, and too densely plotted at times but there's plenty of style and slickness to it also and the performances each herald major stars on the rise.
Posted Feb 26, 2021
28
The Queen of Black Magic (Ratu ilmu hitam) (2019)

Joey Keogh

This is a profoundly frightening movie that grabs a hold of you and doesn't let go. ...Even lifelong horror fans will find their mettle tested.
Posted Jan 29, 2021
29
The Night (2021)

Joey Keogh

There's a 90-minute version of this movie that gets to the point faster, ratchets up the tension quickly and then holds it tight until the big reveal. ...As it stands, we would've been better off spending The Night elsewhere, just like Babak and Neda.
Posted Jan 29, 2021
30
Freaky (2020)

Joey Keogh

Who would've thought... that a story about a teenage girl swapping bodies with a vengeful serial killer would be so life-affirming, and so empowering?
Posted Dec 29, 2020
31
Koko-di Koko-da (2020)

Joey Keogh

To describe this as an acquired taste would do it a great disservice. Koko-di, Koko-da isn't impenetrable, you just have to get on its own particular wavelength to appreciate the film's anti-beauty.
Posted Dec 3, 2020
32
7/10
Anything for Jackson (2020)

Joey Keogh

It may not pack quite as big of a punch as others in its sub-genre, but when it's good, Anything for Jackson is pure nightmare fuel.
Posted Nov 17, 2020
33
Detention (2021)

Joey Keogh

Where most video-game adaptations lean too heavily on the source material, Detention strays too far away, opting for a moody, non-captivating relationship drama over any sustained scares.
Posted Oct 23, 2020
34
Don't Look Back (2020)

Joey Keogh

As a horror, it boasts plenty of great jump scares, a strong, dread-soaked atmosphere, and an evocative color palette made up almost entirely of greys and blues. Don't Look Back is confidently its own thing and Reddick's voice is clear throughout.
Posted Oct 15, 2020
35
The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020)

Joey Keogh

Werewolf movies have long been neglected and, although it's too early to say whether Cummings' unique, accomplished entry into the sub-genre will stand the test of time like its forebears, there are more than enough reasons to believe it will.
Posted Oct 9, 2020
36
Bloodthirsty (2021)

Joey Keogh

Moses' movie offers a fresh take on a well-trodden myth that many before her, with considerably more money no doubt, have struggled to master. Certainly on this evidence, there's life in the old dog yet.
Posted Oct 9, 2020
37
Girl (2020)

Joey Keogh

Girl's unabashed nihilism is what really leaves a mark. That, and the odd couple at its dark core, who have more in common than either would care to admit, both on and off-screen.
Posted Oct 9, 2020
38
Possessor: Uncut (2020)

Joey Keogh

Possessor is a film that crawls under your skin, rips your face off from the inside out, and proudly wears it as its own. ...It will involve, disgust, and repel you, but it's nothing short of absolutely extraordinary.
Posted Oct 9, 2020
39
Spontaneous (2020)

Joey Keogh

Spontaneous could stand to be sharper, edgier, and have clearer intentions beyond its oddly fatalistic attitude to young people. ...It could also have a lead we don't want to strangle, or just one compelling relationship.
Posted Oct 9, 2020
40
12 Hour Shift (2020)

Joey Keogh

Grant's second offering is a remarkably dark, twisted, and proudly female-centric horror-comedy powered by a streak of pure anarchy... Only she could've made this film.
Posted Oct 9, 2020
41
Me and Me (2020)

Joey Keogh

It's a puzzling film, but not without its pleasures, not least of which are the stunning cinematography, which makes small-town life look just as idyllic as big city living, and the performances, which are sweetly naturalistic.
Posted Oct 9, 2020
42
The Horror Crowd (2020)

Joey Keogh

A wasted opportunity at best, an embarrassingly desperate grasp at relevancy at worst.
Posted Oct 9, 2020
43
Shortcut (2020)

Joey Keogh

A solid adventure horror movie with a terrific cast of new faces, a great location for the mayhem to go down in, and a gnarly, expertly-crafted creature at its dark heart.
Posted Sep 24, 2020
44
The Swerve (2020)

Joey Keogh

Beautifully photographed and carefully assembled, The Swerve is an emotionally resonant experience with a heart-breaking payoff that's fully sold by Skye's vanity-free performance.
Posted Sep 24, 2020
45
Sheep Without a Shepherd (2019)

Joey Keogh

[A] low stakes, but hugely impactful, village-set action movie, in which even time stamps on surveillance footage are exciting.
Posted Sep 24, 2020
46
Hunted (2020)

Joey Keogh

Although it starts off leaning heavily on dodgy tropes and horror cliché, Hunted emerges as a viciously violent, efficiently entertaining, and nastily impressive piece of work. It will leave a mark.
Posted Sep 11, 2020
47
Monster Seafood Wars (2020)

Joey Keogh

There will be those drawn to the film purely for its kitschy value, but this isn't so-bad-it's-good territory; Monster Seafood Wars is just good.
Posted Sep 11, 2020
48
Hail to the Deadites (2020)

Joey Keogh

The most telling moment comes right at the end; the interview snippets with cast and crew that play over the credits are more interesting than everything that's come before combined, emphasizing the confused intentions at play here.
Posted Sep 11, 2020
49
Special Actors (2019)

Joey Keogh

A genuinely funny romp that keeps the energy levels up for a lengthy run-time that whizzes by.
Posted Sep 11, 2020
50
The Curse of Audrey Earnshaw (2020)

Joey Keogh

The Curse of Audrey Earnshaw builds up a consistent amount of tension only to fudge the landing when it comes to bringing everything and, indeed, everyone to a head.
Posted Sep 11, 2020