Damien grows up (fast) in ‘The Final Conflict’ (1981)

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 John Hansen Horror Movies

Six weeks of ‘The Omen’ (Movie review): Inexplicably 32 years old a decade after being born, the son of Satan makes his big play for world domination.

‘Who Invited Them’ gets socially awkward with its scares

October 1, 2022September 30, 2022 John Hansen Horror Movies

Movie review: Large gatherings can be awkward, and this one is a case in point. Unfortunately, this film doesn’t get creepy enough to be a horror classic.

‘Urban Legend’ is a 1998 slasher time capsule

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 John Hansen Horror Movies

Frightening Friday (Movie review): “Urban Legend” isn’t great, but it’s such an encapsulation of how slashers were made that it’s at least interesting.

‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ a hurricane of narcissism, buzzwords

September 29, 2022September 30, 2022 John Hansen Horror Movies

Movie review: This pitch-black horror-comedy has no interest in giving us someone to root for. But it does make biting points about modern culture.

‘Damien: Omen II’ (1978) a respectable continuation

September 27, 2022January 12, 2023 John Hansen Horror Movies

Six weeks of ‘The Omen’ (Movie review): In what could be a prototype for the “Final Destination” films, Damien duly comes of age and embraces his heritage.

Donner’s ‘The Omen’ (1976) a classic of religious horror

September 20, 2022January 12, 2023 John Hansen Horror Movies

Six weeks of ‘The Omen’ (Movie review): Sharp direction, iconic shocks and Gregory Peck’s measured performance make “The Omen” an all-time classic.