Deadtime Stories
An anthology of three horror stories presented by George A. Romero. In "Valley of the Shadow," a woman searches for her missing husband in the jungles of South America, only to be in great danger herself. In "Wet," a lonely man finds an empty box on the beach and opens it, with disastrous results. In "House Call," a doctor is called to a rural farm house to diagnose a strange ailment. This segment is a short film directed by Tom Savini in 2004 as a failed television pilot.
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Plot Summary
A horror anthology film featuring three interconnected tales of terror. A young boy is forced to listen to creepy bedtime stories by his uncle, who is revealed to be a serial killer. The stories themselves delve into different nightmare scenarios, including a zombie outbreak, a vengeful Native American spirit, and a killer butcher.
Critical Reception
Deadtime Stories received a generally negative reception from critics, with many finding the anthology format uneven and the individual stories lacking in originality and effective scares. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating its low-budget, B-movie charm while others found it tedious.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from an inconsistent tone and pacing between its segments.
- Individual stories are often predictable and fail to deliver genuine scares or engaging narratives.
- While aiming for dark humor and horror, it often falls flat on both fronts.
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Fun Fact
The film is notable for being one of the last directorial efforts by veteran horror filmmaker Jeff Burr, known for directing films like 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III' and 'Puppet Master 4'.
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