Justin Steele

Cleveland

Writer (Wicked Horror), Host (411popCulture, The Rabid Dog’s House). One time Broadway performer. I love pop culture and those that treat others/animals well.

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Articles

Splice is Thought-Provoking, Disturbing Sci-Fi Horror [The Rabid Dog's House]

2 weeks ago | wickedhorror.com | Justin Steele

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 or with his co-host Zena Dixon, he will discuss an array of topics covering film, literature, and television. Check out the latest installment below.
'Far From Home' Is a Forgotten Teen Angst Thriller [The Rabid Dog's House]

1 month ago | wickedhorror.com | Justin Steele

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 or with his co-host Zena Dixon, he will discuss an array of topics covering film, literature, and television. Check out the latest installment below.
'Terror Train' Takes Us All Aboard for a Chilling Ride [The Rabid Dog’s House]

Mar 17, 2025 | wickedhorror.com | Justin Steele

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 or with his co-host Zena Dixon, he will discuss an array of topics covering film, literature, and television. Check out the latest installment below.
Sleepwalkers is Pure Stephen King Storytelling and Humor [The Rabid Dog's House]

Oct 23, 2024 | wickedhorror.com | Justin Steele

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 or with his co-host Zena Dixon, he will discuss an array of topics covering film, literature, and television. Check out the latest installment below.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street Based on a True Story?

May 1, 2024 | wickedhorror.com | Justin Steele

Is A Nightmare on Elm Street based on a true story? Yes, to an extent. But not entirely so. Read on as we separate fact from fiction and definitively speak to the real-life story that inspired A Nightmare on Elm Street. Let’s start with the film series and then work toward the real-life inspiration: A sadistic child murderer chasing and killing teens in their dreams produced one of the most successful horror franchises of all time. In 1984, A Nightmare on Elm Street bowed.
MLB DFS Show DraftKings Preview: Friday, March 29th

Mar 28, 2024 | fantasyalarm.com | Howard Bender |Framber Valdez |Justin Steele

Welcome, baseball enthusiasts, to our MLB DFS DraftKings Livestream, your ultimate guide to dominating the March 29th eight-game main slate! All-Pro = all-access to all contentIncludes the 2024 Draft Guide & Cheat SheetGet 1-on-1 expert help in DiscordWin your draft, then win your league As we gear up for another thrilling day of Major League Baseball action, we're here to provide you with expert insights, analysis, and top plays to help you construct winning lineups.
Seven Direct-to-Video Sequels That Are Way Better Than Expected

Mar 14, 2024 | wickedhorror.com | Justin Steele

The purpose of a sequel is always in debate. There is a sense that a follow up is automatically inferior by virtue of being derivative of a previous work. And, if that sequel is released direct-to-video then it must fall even lower on the proverbial totem pole. The horror genre is often a place where if a film does moderately well, an attempt at making that picture into a franchise will follow.
Seven Must-Read Lois Duncan Novels!

Mar 12, 2024 | wickedhorror.com | Justin Steele

The YA novels written by Lois Duncan were a large part of my first foray into horror. I was a teenager in the late ‘90s, a time when R.L. Stine and Christopher Pike dominated the young adult novel scene. I dug Fear Street and Final Friends; however, one hot summer day at the library I wandered up above all the Pike and Stine books and discovered Lois Duncan. And that day changed my literary life.
Final Girl Returns That Made Us Cheer

Feb 7, 2024 | wickedhorror.com | Justin Steele

The various monsters of the screen (whether they be human, boogeyman, or otherworldly) would be nothing without the final girl that stood up to them for the first time. Many of these women would go on to achieve mainstream success, and some with acclaim, continuing in the world of film or television. Yet, as many of the respective monsters grew stronger with each sequel to follow, even they were taken aback as these final girls made their returns to the world of horror. Did you know?
Google.org announces $10 million in grants for robotics and AI education

Sep 27, 2023 | blog.google | Justin Steele |Sundar Pichai |Ruth Porat |Kent Walker

Google was created by two young people exploring the possibilities of the internet, the most advanced technology of their time. As we celebrate Google’s 25th birthday, it’s important that we support the next generation of curious minds and give back to the communities Google calls home.