Scary Tales

I was lucky enough to view a screener copy of Scary Tales and let me tell you it was great. Granted, there are a few scenes where I thought it was a little slow, but the great twists and funny faces made up for it all.

I 100% recommend this to anyone who enjoys a little mind-challenge, horror, and comedy. Have fun with it!

This shot on video anthology works well as a black comedy/horror cheapie. Bill Cassinelli is quite good in his role as Dennis Frye, an unemployed man who visits a job placement center. While there, he is told what may happen to him at each job by Mr. Longfellow (wonderfully played by Joel Wynkoop). The flick is paced slowly at times, but it works. Michael A. Hoffman maintains a sense of humor and never lets this become predictable. One of the better horror anthologies to be released for some time....7/10

I first became aware of "Scary Tales" and Michael Hoffman about four years ago when I was a reviewer of independent movies. This title was so far above the norm when it came to over all production values, story, acting, etc., that I had to contact him. A while back he sent me the sequel ("Scary Tales 2") which I would have rated just as high, if I had still been reviewing independent flicks. Now at last he has found a distributor who is releasing both titles on DVD loaded with extras, and I just got copies in the mail. The story has been upgraded, and filled out, making them even better than before. As a former reviewer who has seen more independent movies than any human being should have to, I have to recommend these two titles to anyone who loves a GREAT anthology in the vein of "Twilight Zone" and "Creepshow". You will not be disappointed.

recently saw this thing as part of a promotion for the future release of the scary tails 2 pack (it's worth getting).

while all my friends were hooting and hollering about the 2nd one, i thought this one was much better. it wasn't as stupid as part 2. i guess part 2 is supposed to be stupid and it was really funny but i don't like as much funny with my horror.

i guess this movie reminded me of the old TV shows i grew up watching because the stories are about one guy and what would happen to him. the old shows from the fifties are also usually about one guy and took their time getting to the plot twist. part 2 moved so fast paced it was ore "modern" with its photography and editing.

I've never commented on here before - but felt i should as i saw these movies before there release.

scary tails part 1 - 9 of 10

scary tails part 2 - 7 of 10

Just watched Scary Tales last night, and I have to say after hearing a lot of negative feedback about this movie that I was surprised and entertained through most of it. The acting at most points was very laughable but that's what made it great, and I really liked the story twists. Each story ends on a bit of a different note, but I'd have to say my favorite Tale was the final story with Poe. Looking forward to seeing the sequel, I have heard some good reviews of that one so I'm sure I will enjoy it!

Scary Tales reminded me of the 1970's Tales from the Crypt movie, and of course Creepshow.