Category: Anthology Tales

Horror anthologies can be few and far between, but the ones that do exist are usually beloved within the horror community for its lack of saturation. The popularity of shows like The Twilight Zone and American Horror Story has brought the format to the small screen, whereas classics like Dead of Night (1945), Kwaidan (1965), Trick ‘r Treat (2007) and Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark (2019) have gained audiences during Halloween. When it comes to anthology horror, there’s always something to suits everyone’s taste.

Asylum (1972) Review

Here we have the classic anthology film written by Psycho author Robert Bloch and produced by Amicus. Dr. Martin arrives at Dunsmoor, an asylum for the incurably insane, to attend a job interview. He is met by the wheelchair-bound Dr. Rutherford, who presents him with a challenge. The previous head of the asylum, Dr. Starr, … Continue reading Asylum (1972) Review →

Trick ‘r Treat (2007) Review

This is my favourite modern anthology film with a cult following and a promise of a sequel once Godzilla has finished... The movie opens with husband and wife Emma and Henry, who are returning home from the town festival. Emma, who doesn't like Halloween, begins taking down the decorations on their front yard straight away. … Continue reading Trick ‘r Treat (2007) Review →