Campfire Tales
Campfire Tales

Movie spotlight

Campfire Tales

1991
Movie
86 min
English

A grizzled derelict tells a quartet of horror tales to a trio of young campers.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Director: Michael Nankin, Ron Oliver, Mark Pirie, Bob WilliamsGenres: Horror, Anthology

Plot Summary

This anthology film presents a series of horror stories told around a campfire. The segments include a tale of a vengeful spirit, a creature feature, and a supernatural encounter. The narrative framing device brings together disparate groups of people who share their frightening experiences.

Critical Reception

Campfire Tales received a generally negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its low budget, inconsistent storytelling, and uninspired scares. While some appreciated the anthology format, the overall execution failed to impress.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks significant scares and relies on tired horror tropes.

  • Inconsistent quality across its various segments.

  • Low production values detract from the overall experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Campfire Tales are scarce, but those available indicate a lack of engagement and a feeling that the film did not live up to its potential as a horror anthology.

Fun Fact

The film was released directly to video and is one of several anthology horror films that attempted to capitalize on the success of similar projects in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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