‘Grave Encounters’ (2011) a suitably scary tour of an abandoned asylum

May 24, 2024May 16, 2024 John Hansen Horror Movies

Frightening Friday (Movie review): This might be a pretty obvious premise for found-footage horror, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad one.

‘QualityLand’ (2017) hits uncomfortably close to reality

May 14, 2024May 18, 2024 John Hansen Books

Book club book report: Steady doses of humor make this a fun read, although the author understands the problems more than the solution.

Summer movie preview 2024: 10 films I wouldn’t mind seeing

May 10, 2024June 7, 2024 John Hansen Aliens/Predator

Summer movie preview: Here’s a look at “MaXXXine” and nine other films to keep on your radar in the air-conditioning season.

‘3 Body Problem’ a wondrous yet grounded exploration of humans’ place in cosmos

April 6, 2024April 6, 2024 John Hansen New Releases

TV review: The Netflix series looks at tech big and small, inward and outward, to examine the flaws and strengths of the human race.

‘The Omen’ TV pilot (1995) is a rightly forgotten branch of the lore

April 5, 2024April 6, 2024 John Hansen Horror TV

Frightening Friday (TV review): Although it didn’t go to series, “The Omen” – which has little to do with the same-named hit film — did air as an NBC TV movie.

‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ expands Godzilla lore

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 John Hansen Monsterverse

TV review: If you want more than just monsters from your “Godzilla” stories, “Monarch” adds a substantial dose of humanity. Plus monsters.

‘Kolchak’ mixes with zombies, Frankenstein in ‘Monsters Among Us!’ (2009)

March 15, 2024March 14, 2024 John Hansen Comic Books

‘Kolchak’ flashback (Comic book review): The monsters are classic and Kolchak is also in vintage form in this solid Moonstone collection of two tales.