‘Final Girls’ (2015) makes fun of old tropes, unfortunately shepherds new one

December 5, 2025December 1, 2025 John Hansen Horror Movies

Frightening Friday (Movie review): This slasher satire ostensibly goes to 1986, but it can’t escape the 21st century’s flattened effect.

‘The Fly’ (1986) is a classic fairy tale … in reverse and inside out

November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 John Hansen Horror Movies

Frightening Friday (Movie review): Just because Cronenberg’s film is many people’s introduction to body horror doesn’t mean he eases you into the subgenre.

‘Conjuring’ saga applies wallpaper as fast as it peels in ‘Last Rites’

November 22, 2025November 23, 2025 John Hansen Conjuring Cinematic Universe

Movie review: The saga’s emphasis on the investigators rather than the documented case is starting to become a bit much in the fourth entry.

I’m not scared of clowns. Can I still enjoy ‘It: Chapter Two’ (2019)?

November 21, 2025November 18, 2025 John Hansen Horror Movies

Stephen King flashback (Movie review): Although the sequel has strong enough acting and direction to not be labeled a Loser, something is missing.

‘House of Wax’ (2005) doesn’t melt under pressure to be a good romp

November 14, 2025October 31, 2025 John Hansen Horror Movies

Frightening Friday (Movie review): Though the events are far from plausible, this remake serves up effective chills in the “weird small town” vein.

‘Child’s Play’ (2019) is ChINO: Chucky in name only

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 John Hansen Child's Play/Chucky

‘Child’s Play’ flashback (Movie review): Actually, it’s a good thing that the remake is different, but it didn’t need to take the “Child’s Play” name.