John Hansen

Totally Killer

‘Totally Killer’ comments on change of times with dry humor

Movie review: Gen-Z and Gen-X are baffled by each other in this not-scary horror-comedy that’s at least funny.

Day of the Dead 1985

Romero puts it all together in ‘Day of the Dead’ (1985)

Frightening Friday (Movie review): Iconic gore effects, distinct characters and a great setting give the trilogy capper extra bite.

Gen V

‘Gen V’ continues super-smart storytelling from ‘The Boys’

First episode impressions (TV review): The universe of “The Boys” goes back to school for more social commentary and weirdness.

Exorcist saga ranked

All 10 ‘Exorcist’ movies, TV seasons and books, ranked

Story rankings: As a new legacy sequel brings back the “Exorcist” saga, here’s a look back at the films, TV seasons and novels so far.

TMNT Season 3

Baxter, Casey Jones elevate ‘TMNT’ Season 3 (1989) at midway point

‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): “Return of the Fly” and the first two Casey Jones episodes rank among the cartoon’s high points.

Dawn of the Dead 1978

‘Dawn of the Dead’ (1978) celebrates the wonder of malls

Frightening Friday (Movie review): In his “Living Dead” sequel, Romero delivers a low-budget epic in the vein of John Carpenter.

Finlay Donovan

‘Finlay Donovan Is Killing It’ (2021) in a fun meta thriller

Book club book report: Elle Cosimano switches from YA to adult novels with a page-turning story of an unlikely sleuth.

No One Will Save You

‘No One Will Save You’ from this SF-horror film’s simplicity

Movie review: Kaitlyn Dever gives a tour-de-force performance, but the film doesn’t pay off its ambitions as psychological horror.

TMNT IDW Collection Vol 1

‘TMNT: IDW Collection’ Volume 1 (2015) an expert blend of nostalgia, world-building

‘TMNT’ flashback (Comic book review): Tom Waltz’s epic new continuity launches with Issues 1-12 and micro-series Issues 1-5.

Night of the Living Dead

‘Night of the Living Dead’ (1968) goes to the past to find a future subgenre

Frightening Friday (Movie review): Romero’s breakthrough (yet old-school) film is engaging mainly for how influential it is.