John Hansen

Mystery of Three Quarters

Hannah, Poirot go deep into psychology to solve ‘Mystery of Three Quarters’ (2018)

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Hannah’s interest in human nature dovetails with Poirot’s to a notable degree in her third take on Christie’s sleuth.

Hellraiser Revelations

‘Hellraiser: Revelations’ (2011) reveals how low the saga can go

Frightening Friday (Movie review): The ninth “Hellraiser” film was purposely cranked out with a low budget, and it shows.

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‘Urban Legends’ (2020) gives long-overdue conclusion to ‘TMNT’ Volume 3

‘TMNT’ flashback (Comic book review): Twenty-one years after Volume 3’s cancellation, Gary Carlson and Frank Fosco miraculously get to finish the story.

Closed Casket

Hannah’s ‘Closed Casket’ (2016) opens wide roster of suspects

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): With a Poirot novel, it’s often the psychology of the crime that matters, and never has that been truer.

Hellraiser Hellworld

‘Hellraiser: Hellworld’ (2005) so close to being a smart meta sequel

Frightening Friday (Movie review): A glaring piece of illogic about the “Hellraiser” lore hampers the otherwise well-made eighth film.

Pope's Exorcist

Crowe’s ‘Pope’s Exorcist’ adds some edge to familiar structure

Movie review: Russell Crowe finds a middle ground between cocky hero and pious priest in this horror movie based on a true story.

Cobweb

‘Cobweb’ weaves a sticky blend of monster and mystery

Movie review: The horror film has legs thanks to a mysterious backstory but is too timid to rank as a new Halloween classic.

Amityville Murders

‘Amityville Murders’ (2018) fills in key piece of puzzle

Revisiting Amityville (Movie review): Although the story had been hinted at in other films, it wasn’t until 2018 that the 1974 Defeo murders got fully chronicled on screen.

TMNT Season 2

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ finds its groove in back half of Season 2 (1988)

‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): Writer Michael Reaves stabilizes the formula as “TMNT” shills toys while maintaining its energy and sense of humor.

Miss Marple

‘Miss Marple’ (1984-92) stands as the spinster sleuth’s definitive portrayal

Sleuthing Sunday (TV review): Joan Hickson is exactly how I pictured Marple from the novels, and many other actors follow her lead in this standout series.