Renny Harlin

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

“The Strangers” (2008) and “Strangers: Prey at Night” (2018) are solid horror films that almost brought the old Jason potato-sack mask and the Drew Barrymore

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

On Oct. 6, the “Exorcist” franchise will return in a big way for the 50th anniversary legacy sequel “The Exorcist: Believer.” It comes from the

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‘Deep Blue Sea’ (1999) a smart actioner about smart-sharks  

Sometimes I look at my old reviews and cringe. When I listened to a “How Did This Get Made?” podcast episode ripping into “Deep Blue

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In the holiday spirit: All 10 Shane Black films, ranked

With Christmas approaching, it’s a good time look back at the films of Shane Black, the unofficial King of Christmas among moviemakers. Although he may

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Merrin meets Pazuzu in ‘Exorcist: The Beginning’ (2004)

It’s an excellent month for an exorcism. From Oct. 21-31, I’m looking back at the five films of “The Exorcist” series as we celebrate Spooky

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‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master’ (1988) is sleep-inducing

From Sept. 18-Oct. 16, we’re looking back at the nine films of the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise. Next up is the fourth film, “A

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‘Long Kiss Goodnight’ (1996) gets overblown toward end

After launching the “Lethal Weapon” franchise – still going strong to this day — in 1987, Shane Black shifted to writing one-off movies, but he

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‘Die Hard 2: Die Harder’ (1990) is a stone-cold classic

“Die Hard” (1988) is required Christmas season viewing for many, but “Die Hard 2: Die Harder” (1990) should not be overlooked. Although both are rightly

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‘Deep Blue Sea’ reviews

John’s “Deep Blue Sea” flashback review, June 21, 2022 *** “Deep Blue Sea” – Director Renny Harlin delivers a masterpiece of gripping action, lush visuals

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