‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ still has meat on its bones
Movie review: This third try at a direct sequel to the 1974 classic is a smart mix of old-school horror grit with the current zeitgeist.
Horror Movies
‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ still has meat on its bones
‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation’ (1995) takes another crack at comedy
Frightening Friday (Movie review): It’s considered the worst of the franchise, but I find this fourth film easier to watch than the bloated “Chainsaw 2.”
‘Carrie’ (1976) not scary, but nonetheless great
Stephen King flashback (Movie review): De Palma and Spacek turn King’s novel into a stylish take on the twin hells of high school and religion.
Flanagan’s ‘Doctor Sleep’ (2019) a slow burn, but worth it
Stephen King flashback (Movie review): Mike Flanagan finds the middle ground between Kubrick and King in this “Shining” sequel.
Kubrick’s ‘Shining’ (1980) both simple and complex
Stephen King flashback (Movie review): Stanley Kubrick’s controversial take on King’s novel can function as a scare flick or whatever you want it to be.
John’s top 10 movies of 2021
2021 movies: The pandemic is getting old, but you gotta admit getting new movies straight to our homes is a silver lining. Here are my 10 favorites of 2021.
‘Till Death’ can’t escape the ole ball and chain
Movie review: This horror-thriller is served well by its minimalism, not so much by its reductionism as it comments on the inertia of awful marriages.
‘Black Christmas’ (2019) gets woke for its latest update
Frightening Friday (Movie review): The third version of “Black Christmas” explores themes of its time and boasts a great lead heroine.
McKenzie, Taylor-Joy light up ‘Last Night in Soho’
Movie review: Edgar Wright lusciously mashes up genres and takes us on a wild ride through London’s neon-lit club sector.
‘Black Christmas’ (2006) descends chimney after classic
Frightening Friday (Movie review): The remake of the 1974 classic digs into Billy’s backstory. But it fails to breathe life into the sorority sisters.