Tales from the Hood (1995)
About This Movie
Tales from the Hood is a 98-minute horror anthology film directed by Rusty Cundieff. It was released on May 24, 1995 by Savoy Pictures.
This cult classic horror-comedy weaves four terrifying stories told by a creepy mortician named Mr. Simms to three young gang members. The tales blend social commentary on racism, police brutality, domestic violence, and political corruption with supernatural horror and dark humor.
Featuring standout performances from Clarence Williams III, Corbin Bernsen, Rosalind Cash, and Joe Torry, Tales from the Hood remains one of the most influential Black horror films of the 1990s.
Release Dates
| Format | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Theatrical Release | May 24, 1995 |
| VHS Release | October 10, 1995 |
| DVD Release | February 25, 2003 |
| Blu-ray Release | October 13, 2015 (20th Anniversary Edition) |
Cast
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Mr. Simms | Clarence Williams III |
| Stack | Joe Torry |
| Ball | Samuel Monroe Jr. |
| Bulldog | De'aundre Bonds |
| Richard "Crazy K" Johnson | Lamont Johnson |
| Carl | Corbin Bernsen |
| Dr. Cushing | Rosalind Cash |
| Rhodie | Wings Hauser |
| Sissy | Paula Jai Parker |
| Walter Johnson | David Alan Grier |
Production Crew
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Rusty Cundieff |
| Writer / Screenplay | Rusty Cundieff |
| Writer / Screenplay | Darryl G. Jones |
| Producer | Darryl G. Jones |
| Producer | Spike Lee |
| Executive Producer | Spike Lee |
| Original Music Composer | Christopher Young |
| Director of Photography | Anthony B. Richmond |
| Production Company | 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks |
| Distributor | Savoy Pictures |
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