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Written by: John Hansen
30/09/2025

‘M3gan 2.0’ an exposition-heavy trek through AI fears

Movie review: Though not as stuck in the mud as “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” this is another SF film where chatter outstrips action.

Written by: John Hansen
31/10/2023

Demon Nun is back in the habit in generic ‘The Nun II’

Movie review: Though not without its moments, this “Conjuring” Universe sequel is too by-the-book to truly hook a horror fan.

Written by: John Hansen
18/07/2023

‘M3gan’ amusingly blends ‘Terminator’ with ‘Chucky’

Movie review: Gerard Johnstone’s film is what you know it will be – but it also knows we know what it will be. The result is a single viewing’s worth of fun.

Written by: John Hansen
12/09/2021

Wan’s ‘Malignant’ delivers weird – and creepy – science

Movie review: “A new vision of horror” is slightly overstating it, but “Malignant” uses its bizarre premise and wild action to stand out from the horror pack.