As All Hallow’s Eve nears why settle for one ghastly story when you can experience three, four, five or ten? Here is our look at the best and some of the worst horror anthologies.
Creepshow 3
Chapters
Wraparound
There is no wraparound story. A cheap, trash bin sequel to Romero and King’s first two films. It has nothing to do with them and doesn’t ever feel like a Creepshow movie. It is just a cheap, cruddy anthology.
Alice
A young woman is taught a lesson in being spoiled.
The Radio
A man is controlled by a sinister radio.
Call Girl
A killer call girl finally gets hers.
The Professor’s Wife
Former students think there is something wrong with their former professor’s wife.
Haunted Dog
A mean, cruel doctor meets a fate just as cruel as he is.
Overall: A low-budget disgrace from opening to end credits. Avoid at all costs. You have been warned.
Watch On: Darkside of the Internet.
Trick ‘r Treat
Chapters
Wraparound
There is no real wraparound story only that the characters appear in each other’s stories as does Sam, a mysterious, diminutive trick-or-treater.
Opening
A brief segment has a couple in which the wife hates Halloween and the husband is a massive fan. Once their night comes to a close she sets about tearing down their front yard display.
Principal
A kid is caught stealing candy and pays the price for doing so.
Halloween School Bus Massacre
Revolves around a school bus accident and the mystery surrounding it.
Surprise Party
A Halloween gathering turns deadly.
Sam
A bitter old man who despises Halloween is the subject of an unwanted visitor.
Overall: Next to Creepshow, the best anthology ever made. It is clever, gory, eerie and creepy. A must-see for any horror fan especially at Halloween.
Watch On: HBO Max, Prime Video.
Tales of Halloween
Chapters
Wraparound
There is no wraparound segment.
Sweet Tooth
An urban legend comes to life.
The Night Billy Raised Hell
A kid is caught egging an old man’s house. The old man turns out to be a demon who takes the kid on a terrifying ride.
Trick
A disturbing story of murderous trick-or-treaters.
The Weak and the Wicked
A bully becomes the victim of their own medicine.
Grim Grinning Ghost
A ghost haunts a young woman.
Ding Dong
A weird story about a witch.
This Means War
Two neighbours war over Halloween decorations.
Friday the 31st
A killer who looks like Jason stalks his prey.
The Ransom of Rusty Rex
A millionaire’s son is kidnapped.
Bad Seed
A killer pumpkin terrorizes a household.
Overall: There is lots to enjoy here. This film has everything from gorefests to just weird, strange stories that will stick with you.
Watch On: Tubi, Freevue, Plex,
Tales From The Darkside: The Movie
Chapters
Wraparound
A witch captures a young boy to cook up. He delays his doom by telling the following stories.
Lot 249
A graduate student seeks vengeance through a mummy.
The Cat from Hell
A hitman is hired to kill a cat.
Lover’s Vow
A struggling artist faces off with a stone gargoyle.
Overall: There is lots to enjoy here. This film has everything from gorefests to just weird, strange stories that will stick with you.
Watch On: AMC, Darkside of the Internet.
Tales FromThe Hood
Chapters
Wraparound
Drug dealers invade a funeral home to take back some misplaced drugs but encounter the creepy owner who has these tales to tell.
Rogue Cop Revelation
Racist cops pay for their misdeeds.
Boys Do Get Bruised
A teacher comes to an abused boy aid.
KKK Comeuppance
Klan members encounter agents of Hoodoo.
Hard-Core Convert
An experiment changes a convict’s life.
Overall: There is lots to enjoy here. This film has everything from gorefests to just weird, strange stories that will stick with you.
Watch On: Peacock, Darkside of the Internet.
Creepshow 2
Chapters
Wraparound
In animated and live action segments, The Crypt Keeper tell the story of a bullied boy named Billy.
Old Chief Wood’nhead
A wooden Aboriginal comes to life to exact some revenge.
The Raft
A group of teens are trapped aboard a floating raft.
The Hitch-hiker
A hit and run victim is ressurected.
Overall: Although it does have its moments this sequel pales in comparison to the original.
Watch On: Plex, Pluton TV, Prime Video, Tubi.
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