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Tales from the Hood

1995·Movie
1h 38min·R
62
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Crime, society, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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Your most terrifying nightmare and your most frightening reality are about to meet on the streets.

A strange mortician tells four horrific tales to three drug dealers that he traps in a local funeral parlor.
Anthology HorrorUrban HorrorSocial CommentaryDarkly HumorousMorality Tales90s HorrorBlack CinemaCrime and ConsequencesGrotesque Imagery

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Questions about Tales from the Hood

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tales from the Hood legally?

Tales from the Hood is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tales from the Hood worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tales from the Hood rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Tales from the Hood?

1 h 38 min

Tales from the Hood runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tales from the Hood?

Critics60
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Tales from the Hood higher (68) than critics (60). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Tales from the Hood a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$12 million

Yes. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is Tales from the Hood in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Tales from the Hood?

2NLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tales from the Hood in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tales from the Hood use?

Spiritual AntithesisWhat the Hell, Hero?Death by RacismScreams Like a Little GirlThe Bad Guys Are CopsWelcome to HellNo Body Left BehindLaughably EvilSssssnake TalkSmug SnakeAmbiguously Human"The Reason You Suck" Speechand 160 more

TV Tropes lists 172 storytelling tropes for Tales from the Hood, including Spiritual Antithesis, What the Hell, Hero?, Death by Racism.