Black Sunday

John Frankenheimer’s back, baby! Returning to the thriller genre that had made his name in the 60s, Frankenheimer helms an adaptation of Thomas Harris’ eponymous novel and makes a taut, fun exercise that recalls his earlier triumphs. It’s not quite at their level, but it’s certainly better than 99 and 44/100% Dead.

The Black September Organization is planning something big to punish America. Member of the group, Dahlia (Marthe Keller) is orchestrating the job, and she has recruited Americ...