Tales of Halloween is a 2015 anthology horror film consisting of tales of terror from the ‘October Society’ directors Darren Lynn Bousman (SAW II, III and IV; Mother’s Day; Abattoir), Axelle Carolyn (Soulmate), Adam Gierasch (Night of the Demons; Fertile Ground), Andrew Kasch (Thirsty; Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy), Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers; The Descent), Mike Mendez (Big Ass Spider!; Lavantula), Lucky McKee (The Woman; All Cheerleaders Die), Dave Parker (The Dead Hate the Living!; The Hills Run Red), Ryan Schifrin (Abominable), John Skipp and Paul Solet (Grace),
Cast:
Grace Phipps (Dark Summer), Booboo Stewart (The Twilight Saga); Keir Gilchrist (It Follows), Barry Bostwick, Lin Shaye, Greg Grunberg, Joe Dante, John Landis, Mick Garris, Stuart Gordon, Adrienne Barbeau, Adam Green, Pat Healy (The Innkeepers; Cheap Thrills), Alex Essoe (Starry Eyes), Noah Segan (Looper), Pollyannna McIntosh (The Woman), James Duval (Donnie Darko), Kristina Klebe (Halloween), Marc Senter (The Devil’s Carnival), Jose Pablo Cantillo (The Walking Dead), Sam Witwer (Being Human), and Graham Skipper (Almost Human).
The film is being produced by Epic Pictures’ Patrick Ewald and Shaked Berenson for an October 30, 2015 release.
Plot synopsis:
Ten scary stories are woven together by their shared theme of Halloween night in an American suburb, where ghouls, imps, aliens and axe murderers appear for one night to terrorise unsuspecting residents…
Reviews:
“Tales is a hell mouth full of talent sure to become a classic played each Halloween by the horror faithful, paired with a gratuitous amount of candy corn and chocolate. I haven’t seen a film this devoted to the annual October holiday since Trick R’ Treat, and the spooky, sticky sweet candy nostalgia is quite welcome.” Michele “Izzy” Galgana, Twitch Film
“The biggest collective issue may not actually be an issue for most viewers, but it’s worth noting going in that the segments almost across the board aim to be far more comedic than horrific. Terrible things are unfolding onscreen to be sure, but more often than not the filmmakers steer towards laughter rather than terror or scares. Those hoping for straight horror will be disappointed, but fans of Tales From the Crypt and Creepshow will find more than enough to enjoy here.” Rob Hunter, Film School Rejects
“Well-produced on its modest budget, with consistently strong makeup FX from numerous artists, Tales of Halloween offers a variety of visual schemes to keep the stories from running together even as they all take place during the same night, with the supporting characters occasionally crossing over between them. Adding to the fun for fright fans, the movie is chock full of familiar faces in both key and blink-and-you’ll-miss-’em roles.” Michael Gingold, Fangoria
“This is a film built in earnest love of genre, this single day and the season which surrounds it. It’s perhaps irrelevant if it doesn’t frighten the viewer. Surprise and delirium are its focus; kinship with those who’re similarly obsessed, its intent. It’s a Halloween party. Luckily, those who would hope for some spookier séance action will find reasons to attend.” Samuel Zimmerman, Shock Till Your Drop
