‘Friday the 13th: Part III’ (1982) not quite eye-popping

April 10, 2020July 3, 2021 John Hansen Friday the 13th

Frightening Friday (Movie review): This is the entry where it’s obvious the cops don’t care about finding Jason, and the writers don’t care about continuity.

‘Toxic Avenger’ (1984) incredibly stupid yet endearing

April 4, 2020March 6, 2022 John Hansen Horror Movies

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This cult classic that inspired sequels and toys is so incredibly stupid that it’s kind of endearing.

‘Carriers’ (2009) plays starkly in the coronavirus age

April 3, 2020April 24, 2023 John Hansen Horror Movies

Frightening Friday (Movie review): The film’s spotlight on physical interactions plays starkly in the coronavirus age.

‘Friday the 13th: Part 2’ (1981) is rushed, disposable

March 27, 2020July 3, 2021 John Hansen Friday the 13th

Frightening Friday (Movie review): The rushed nature of “Part 2” is apparent, as most of the characters survive by getting drunk at a bar all night.

‘Train to Busan’ (2016) is a first-class zombie tear-jerker

March 20, 2020April 24, 2023 John Hansen Horror Movies

Frightening Friday (Movie review): Sang-ho Yeon’s Korean zombie thriller is a first-class tear-jerker.

‘Friday the 13th’ (1980) crystalizes lakeside horror

March 13, 2020July 3, 2021 John Hansen Friday the 13th

Frightening Friday (Movie review): Cunningham’s film draws from the slasher films before it but comes upon something fresh with the summer camp setting.