John Hansen

Terrifier 3

In ‘Terrifier 3,’ Art is a psycho for all seasons

Movie review: Leone does not limit himself to Halloween, as he successfully expands the “Terrifier” saga to Christmas.

The Birds book

‘The Birds’ (1952) flies higher as a short story than as a movie

On a Hitchcock kick (Book review): Stay beyond the Hitchcock homework for other du Maurier classics in the nine-story “Don’t Look Now” collection.

Eruption

‘Eruption’ is a disaster, but not in the intended way

Book review: James Patterson writes a novel based on Michael Crichton’s notes. Despite some curiosity value, the concept should’ve been left dormant.

All Hallows Eve

‘Terrifier’ films introduce Art the Clown, reintroduce practical gore effects

‘Terrifier’ Tuesday (Movie reviews): As “Terrifier 3” hits theaters, here’s a look at Damien Leone’s “All Hallows’ Eve,” “Terrifier” and “Terrifier 2.”

The Tenant

‘The Tenant’ (1976) the weakest, but also wildest, of Polanski’s Apartment Trilogy

Frightening Friday (Movie review): The director takes the lead role as he follows in the footsteps of “Repulsion” and “Rosemary’s Baby.”

Abigail

Bloody romp ‘Abigail’ could’ve used sharper stakes

Movie review: These directors make slick but forgettable horror movies. Let’s give them a great script for their next project, huh?

The Two Jakes

‘The Two Jakes’ (1990) brings ‘Chinatown’ into the ’40s and ’90s

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): We didn’t get Robert Townes’ full trilogy, but at least we got one more go-around with J.J. Gittes.

Strangers Chapter 1

‘Strangers: Chapter 1’ a strange project, but not all bad

Movie review: Renny Harlin returns to his horror roots in a film that’s perhaps best graded as “incomplete.”

Stage Fright

‘Stage Fright’ (1950) puts love rectangle at center stage

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Though intriguing, this Hitchcock film raises the question of what degree of misinformation is fair to the audience.

Trap

We’re caught in the Shyamalan ‘Trap’ yet again

Movie review: For the second straight year, Night delivers a high-concept horror film that’s undone by poor directorial choices at key moments.