Tales From The Hood (1995) ***
Horror anthologies tend to be hit or miss. Creepshow (1982) (my review here) is probably the most well-known example of one that works and is rightfully considered a classic. Tales From The Hood (1995) follows the same type of formula that audiences are accustomed to when it comes to anthologies (four moralistic stories and a wraparound) but with the unique perspective of a Black writer/director (Rusty Cundieff) and an almost entirely Black cast.
Cundieff and co-writer Darin Scott infuse their film with more sociopolitical content than the average anthology, tackling subjects such as police corruption, domestic abuse, institutional racism, and gang violence (all still very topical, unfortunately). There's an emotional weight present here that is again absent from many horror anthologies, but there is also fun to be had and over-the-top effects to be appreciated. As with many anthologies, some of the stories are stronger than others, but TFTH is a film I can see myself revisiting and enjoying many more times to come.
Cundieff and co-writer Darin Scott infuse their film with more sociopolitical content than the average anthology, tackling subjects such as police corruption, domestic abuse, institutional racism, and gang violence (all still very topical, unfortunately). There's an emotional weight present here that is again absent from many horror anthologies, but there is also fun to be had and over-the-top effects to be appreciated. As with many anthologies, some of the stories are stronger than others, but TFTH is a film I can see myself revisiting and enjoying many more times to come.
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