Tales from the Hood 2

Why, just why. They should have left well enough alone. I personally enjoyed the original one. This. I have no words.

In 1995, Rusty Cundieff graced us horror fans with an interesting anthology film that was horrifying, fun, and provided very outspoken social commentary. Twenty years later, he announced a sequel was going to be made. I was overwhelmed with excitement, and followed the production as I awaited to hear what that devil Simms had to offer us in a second trip to 'The Hood.'

Unfortunately, my eagerness to go on this campy adventure came to a screeching halt during the first story, and never quite resumed. While the original was by no means a masterpiece, this one felt as if it was made of stories that should have been rejected as duds from the original. While anthology films should have a dose of humor to them, it should be balanced with horror, and there's none of that here. Just poorly attempted humor that fails to be humorous, in favor of being over the top zany.

Keith David does a fine job taking over the roll of Simms, originally played by Clarence Williams, who wisely chose not to return for the sequel. That's about as much praise as I can award this follow-up. It both looked and felt less like the work of Rusty Cundieff and more along the lines of a cheap and lost sequel of one of the Wayans brothers "Scary Movie" series. I'd vote to skip this one, if not for checking it out purely out of morbid curiosity. But even the very worst and cheesy Tales from the Crypt episodes were more enjoyable than anything this movie had to offer, and that's pretty disappointing.

This movie was disappointing on so many levels. From the first story (which was very comical) to the end story. I really can't believe that this was made. Was I scared? No.. Was it entertaining? A little.. Would I recommend this?! Absolutely f*^#% not!!

I watched the trailer and that should have been enough for me to to say don't bother with the film but then I thought, no, you must give it a go. Really should have gone with my first instinct.

Weak and in some parts over-acted. Keith David narrating the stories is a little over the top with his acting and the fake laugh? The stories could have been put together a little better though I must admit "The Seance" was good and by far the best.

I really don't know what's happening with films lately. So much rubbish is coming out and the ideas are not there. Predictability, cheap thrills etc.

No wonder I keep going back to foreign films.

It's hard to imagine this is made by the same people who brought us the original, because it feels like this a poor cash in made by people who didn't understand the original at all. Attempts at humor only comes across as sad and cheesy. They're still tackling important social issues like the original did, but it's nowhere near as thoughtful and smart.