Horror review: Dracula 2000

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, DEC. 28, 2000 Wes Craven’s name is synonymous with horror films and—judging by the way it’s shamelessly being used to promote Dracula 2000—carries a lot of weight with the moviegoing public. As a director, Craven certainly has a few bloodstained feathers in his cap, but for every commendable Scream … Continue reading Horror review: Dracula 2000

Horror review: Van Helsing

ORIGINALLY POSTED ON STRAIGHT.COM, MAY 13, 2004 The media kit for Van Helsing includes an insert in which potential reviewers are asked to refrain from revealing plot developments involving the main characters of Gabriel Van Helsing (Hugh Jackman) and Anna Valerious (Kate Beckinsale) in the final 30 minutes of the film. That's fine with me, 'cause I … Continue reading Horror review: Van Helsing