A Wicked Tale
A Wicked Tale

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A Wicked Tale

2005
Movie
45 min
English

A Wicked Tale is a thriller based on the story of the Little Red Riding Hood, a tale about manipulation, seduction and innocence lost.

Insights

IMDb4.3/10
Director: David DeCoteauGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of college students spend their spring break at a secluded cabin, only to discover it's rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a murdered woman. As strange and terrifying events begin to unfold, they realize they may have stumbled into a real-life nightmare. The vengeful spirit seeks retribution, and the students must fight for their lives to survive the weekend.

Critical Reception

A Wicked Tale, also known as 'The House of Fears', received a generally unfavorable reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uninspired scares. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a standard, low-budget horror flick that offered little innovation to the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at atmosphere despite a limited budget.

  • Criticized for relying heavily on genre tropes and predictable jump scares.

  • Noted as a forgettable entry in the direct-to-video horror market.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and their consensus for 'A Wicked Tale' is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was released direct-to-video under multiple titles, including 'The House of Fears', which can sometimes lead to confusion when searching for information about it.

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