There are more good shows on TV than ever, but the traditional fall season has become the dumping ground for the least exciting new series – perhaps because they need the extra buzz of Fall […]
TV review: Compared to “Scream,” “Slasher” is gorier, with remarkably creative kill scenes. But it’s also a more compelling mystery.
First episode impressions (TV review): “The Terror” chillingly adapts the historical fiction novel.
First episode impressions (TV review): “iZombie” is still going strong as it surpasses “Veronica Mars” in longevity.
“Supernatural” Season 1 (2005-06, WB), episodes 1-7 – A WB honcho must’ve noticed that young people flock to theaters weekly to catch the latest Hollywood horror flick and figured, “Why not give ’em a horror movie […]
John’s “Miracles” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, Jan. 17, 2011 “Miracles” (2003, ABC), episodes 1-6 – This was a soothing balm for sci-fi/horror fans going through “X-Files” withdrawal symptoms. Skeet Ulrich, his charismatic boss and his hot […]
TV shows lost to history (Review): A found-footage answer to “The X-Files,” this was a winning pitch in the era of “The Blair Witch Project.”
TV commentary: Although their styles are different, there’s no doubt that “The X-Files” borrowed many concepts from “Kolchak.”
TV review:“Kolchak” is like a parody of what it never was. It’s never scary, the low budget is always obvious, and it’s hard to take it seriously.
First episode impressions (TV review): Stephen King’s short story gets expanded into a series.