A seaside hotel hides a killer who stalks blondes—until a brunette puts herself in the line of fire.
WICKED, WICKED
Duo-Vision. No Glasses - All You Need Are Your Eyes.
A deranged killer has murdered three women in a California coastal resort. It is up to the house detective at the resort to find the killer.
Quick Answer
Wicked, Wicked is a 1973 American horror, mystery, and thriller film directed by Richard L. Bare about a hotel detective who investigates a series of murders targeting blonde guests at a California resort, only to find his ex-wife becomes the next target.
Programmer's Pick
Few films wield split-screen suspense like Wicked, Wicked, thanks to its bold 'Duo Vision' technique. If killer POVs, hotel corridors, and a blonde wig as a death sentence intrigue you, this is your reservation.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
Presented in 'Duo-Vision,' a split-screen gimmick, this 1973 horror-thriller stands out for its experimental approach to visual storytelling under the direction of Richard L. Bare.
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Why Cult
The film employs 'Duo Vision,' showing simultaneous perspectives on split screen for double the tension.
The Grandview hotel’s sprawling, secretive corridors provide a uniquely claustrophobic arena for the killer’s rampage.
A simple costume choice turns deadly when wearing a blonde wig puts Lisa directly in the killer’s sights.
The film’s masked, knife-wielding murderer delivers classic slasher chills, targeting victims based on appearance.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Blonde women checking into the hotel
Masked psychopathic killer
Women are murdered and disappear
Grandview Hotel, California
Questions from the Vault
When was Wicked, Wicked released? +
Wicked, Wicked was released in 1973.
Who directed Wicked, Wicked? +
Wicked, Wicked was directed by Richard L. Bare.
How long is Wicked, Wicked? +
Wicked, Wicked has a runtime of 95 minutes.
What genre is Wicked, Wicked? +
Wicked, Wicked is a horror, mystery, and thriller film.
