The Town That Dreaded Sundown
Sequel (of sorts)/reboot that doesn’t hold a candle to the original. Tacky, hollow, and flavorless. Every choice is a bad one, and the shallow desperation to rip off Scream is especially irksome. Feh.
Grade: D+
The Town That Dreaded Sundown
Sequel (of sorts)/reboot that doesn’t hold a candle to the original. Tacky, hollow, and flavorless. Every choice is a bad one, and the shallow desperation to rip off Scream is especially irksome. Feh.
Grade: D+
The Town That Dreaded Sundown
Gritty true crime vibe, with a few intense sequences amplified by a vibe of docudrama authenticity. Some comic relief bits distract, but they’re not too bad. Strengthened by its ambiguity and period setting. Grade: B
The Town That Dreaded Sundown
Gritty true crime vibe, with a few intense sequences amplified by a vibe of docudrama authenticity. Some comic relief bits distract, but they’re not too bad. Strengthened by its ambiguity and period setting. Grade: B
V/H/S/Halloween
Five often flawed entries and a decent framing sequence don’t showcase the best work in the franchise. There are no standouts, nothing sings. It’s…fine enough, but these folks need story editors. (I’m available.) Grade: B-
V/H/S/Halloween
Five often flawed entries and a decent framing sequence don’t showcase the best work in the franchise. There are no standouts, nothing sings. It’s…fine enough, but these folks need story editors. (I’m available.) Grade: B-
A slow-burn supernatural thriller that’s (intentionally) frustrating at times, but nevertheless unsettling and surprisingly emotional. Worth the time (unless you’re squeamish about kids in danger because ooooh, boy!). Grade: B+
A slow-burn supernatural thriller that’s (intentionally) frustrating at times, but nevertheless unsettling and surprisingly emotional. Worth the time (unless you’re squeamish about kids in danger because ooooh, boy!). Grade: B+
Mostly tedious, totally basic, and more than a bit slimy, given what happened off-camera. Grade: C-
Mostly tedious, totally basic, and more than a bit slimy, given what happened off-camera. Grade: C-
Stylish, better than expected, and Langella is great—but the muted colors are a slight ding. Grade: B
Stylish, better than expected, and Langella is great—but the muted colors are a slight ding. Grade: B
Over the top, sometimes silly, but still thrilling in spots. Grade: B
Over the top, sometimes silly, but still thrilling in spots. Grade: B
Bryan Adams, the Reckless Tour, 1985–when a ticket at Madison Square Gardens cost a mere $16.50!
Bryan Adams, the Reckless Tour, 1985–when a ticket at Madison Square Gardens cost a mere $16.50!