‘Insidious: The Last Key’ continues franchise tradition of emotionally resonant horror
Movie review: Lin Shaye’s Elise again takes center stage in this fourth “Insidious” entry.
Horror Movies
‘Insidious: The Last Key’ continues franchise tradition of emotionally resonant horror
10 movies and TV shows John is looking forward to in 2018 (Commentary)
Here are 10 TV shows and movies I have high hopes for in the new year: “The X-Files” (TV show, 8 p.m. Eastern Wednesdays, starting Wednesday, Fox) – OK, so I’m not as big on […]
John’s top 10 movies of 2017
For me, 2017 goes in the books as the year when we don’t have to comment on special effects anymore. In major motion pictures, they are almost universally good now, and if they aren’t, it’s […]
‘Better Watch Out’ a surprise gift of holiday-themed horror (Movie review)
I give a soft recommend to “Better Watch Out” – now available to stream for 99 cents on Amazon Prime – for anyone who hasn’t seen the trailer. The twist is great, and the rest of […]
’47 Meters Down’ a respectable addition to pantheon of shark terror
Movie review: Mandy Moore and Claire Holt star in this taut thriller.
‘Life’ is another ‘Alien’ ripoff – but it’s one of the better ones (Movie review)
It’s hard to review “Life” (March 2017) — which I recently saw via Redbox – without entering into apologia. It is undeniably in the “Alien” ripoff subgenre. But it strikes me as odd that “Gravity” […]
‘Prometheus’ reviews
John’s “Prometheus” review, johnvhansen.com, June 9, 2012 John’s “Prometheus” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, Oct. 14, 2012
‘Scary Movie 3’ reviews
John’s “Scary Movie 3” flashback review, Oct. 21, 2021 John’s “Scary Movie 3” review, Brainerd Dispatch, Oct. 30, 2003
You’ll ‘Wish Upon’ a star, or whatever gods you pray to, for a more creative film (Movie review)
In “Wish Upon” — now available via Redbox and streaming — young Clare (Joey King, from Season 1 of “Fargo”) comes upon an ancient Chinese box that grants seven wishes. She makes a wish, it […]