‘Haunting in Connecticut’ (2009) makes tidy use of cancer parallel
Frightening Friday (Movie review): This proto-“Conjuring” film has good scares, but it’s too slick to be believable as a true story.
Horror Movies
‘Haunting in Connecticut’ (2009) makes tidy use of cancer parallel
‘Amityville 3-D’ (1983) could’ve used more dimension in its storytelling
Revisiting Amityville (Movie review): This is a respectable capper to the original “Amityville” trilogy, but it’s the weakest of those three films.
‘Endless Night’ gets made into sneaky great 1972 film
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): Christie’s tricky-to-adapt 1967 gem makes an impressive transition to film, with surprises intact.
‘The Boogeyman’ an all-too-familiar take on a familiar childhood fear
Movie review: It’s not bad for a young writer’s short story, but there’s not enough substance to justify a feature-length film.
‘Poltergeist’ (1982) the most huggable haunted-house movie ever
Frightening Friday (Movie review): It’s not scary by adult standards, but the special effects are great in this film that came out one week before “E.T.”
‘Amityville II: The Possession’ (1982) isn’t a prequel, it’s a sequel
Revisiting Amityville (Movie review): And it’s actually a pretty good follow-up to “The Amityville Horror,” despite the confusing marketing.
Warren case ‘The Haunted’ (1991) is a proto-‘Conjuring’
Frightening Friday (Movie review): This film featuring demonologists the Warrens is like “The Conjuring” in plot, not in mood.
‘Amityville Horror’ (1979) a cut above thanks to Kidder, Brolin
Revisiting Amityville (Movie review): It’s not on the level of “Exorcist” or “Omen,” but it’s an important film in horror history, and still quite watchable.
‘Annabelle’ (2014) gets dolled up to extend ‘Conjuring’ saga
Frightening Friday (Movie review): It’s a good idea on paper: Follow that creepy doll from “The Conjuring.” The result isn’t awful, but it’s easy to forget.
‘Green Room’ (2015) a brutal slice of plausible horror
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Jeremy Saulnier directs a stellar cast in a gritty exploration of survival and revenge.