‘Scream VI’ is slick fun, but rules go out the window
Movie review: This requel-sequel is technically well-made, but does the saga now care less about being a “Scream” film?
Horror Movies
‘Scream VI’ is slick fun, but rules go out the window
‘Piranha 3D’ (2010), ‘3DD’ (2012) have gory fun with modern effects
Frightening Friday (Movie reviews): “Piranha 3D” blends laughs and shocks at an entertaining clip, but the law of diminishing returns kicks in on “3DD.”
‘Piranha II: The Spawning’ (1981) launches Cameron’s career
Frightening Friday (Movie review): The first “Piranha” sequel isn’t as bad as its reputation, and Cameron fans might enjoy its historical significance.
Shyamalan’s ‘Knock at the Cabin’ not worth answering
Movie review: An unpleasant message and flat narrative make this adaptation a misfire, despite a strong Dave Bautista turn.
‘I See You’ (2019) consistently creepy, hurt by plot hole
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Director Adam Randall’s film goes deeper into the details of a haunted house than is the norm.
‘John Dies at the End’ (2012) a flat adaptation, as expected
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Some books don’t translate well to film. Especially when the narrator’s wit disappears in the adaptation process.
‘The Ruins’ (2006, 2008) a creepy exercise in fatalism
Frightening Friday (Book and movie reviews): It’s a shame Smith hasn’t written a novel since, but “The Ruins” holds up as elite horror.
‘Yoga Hosers’ (2016) colorful but utterly uninspired
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Kevin Smith hits a low point with this laugh-lacking horror comedy starring his daughter and Johnny Depp’s daughter.
Smith’s ‘Tusk’ (2014) gosh-dang original for a lark, eh?
Frightening Friday (Movie review): It’s not quite great as horror, and not quite great as a comedy. But the events are so bizarre that it’s hard to look away.
‘The Menu’ (2022) serves up weirdness, skimps on horror
Movie review: Director Mark Mylod’s film has the presentation of great psychological horror, but it’ll leave you hungry for plausibility and scares.