Horror Crime Thriller Tales From the Hood Collection

Tales from the Hood

Name: Tales from the Hood
Director: Rusty Cundieff
Genre: Horror, Crime, Thriller, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 1995-01-01
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Clarence Williams III, Joe Torry, De'Aundre Bonds, Samuel Monroe Jr., Wings Hauser

1995Dir. Rusty Cundieff1h 38m

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Runtime1h 38m

Released1995

Budget$6M

Box office$12M

DirectorRusty Cundieff

About This Movie

Tales from the Hood is a fascinating blend of horror and social commentary. Rusty Cundieff crafts a unique atmosphere that fuses urban dread with supernatural twists. The stories unfold inside a funeral home, where a mortician weaves together tales that tackle heavy themes like racism and violence, all while laced with dark humor. The pacing is tight, never letting you linger too long on one idea, keeping the tension alive. The practical effects are a standout, especially for the time, adding a gritty realism to the horror. Performances from the main cast, especially the mortician, are engaging, giving depth to each tale. It's one of those films that really makes you think while still delivering scares.

Released on VHS and DVD; later on Blu-ray.Features practical effects that stand out for the 90s era.Addresses social issues like racism through horror.Stars actors like Clarence Williams III in a memorable role.