Tales of the Bizarre: 2018 Fall Special
Tales of the Bizarre: 2018 Fall Special

Tales of the Bizarre: 2018 Fall Special

2018Movie105 minJapanese
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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users75%
Director: VariousGenres: Horror, Anthology, Mystery

Plot Summary

This anthology special delves into three distinct tales of unsettling phenomena and supernatural encounters. A lonely lighthouse keeper grapples with an otherworldly presence, a group of friends on a camping trip stumble upon a cursed artifact, and a detective investigates a series of bizarre disappearances linked to an abandoned asylum. Each story builds suspense and explores the darker aspects of the human psyche when confronted with the unknown.

Critical Reception

The 'Tales of the Bizarre: 2018 Fall Special' received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and creative storytelling in individual segments. While some found the overall pacing uneven, the anthology was generally lauded for its effective scares and willingness to explore unconventional horror themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric dread and inventive horror concepts.
  • Individual segments offer compelling narratives and effective scares.
  • Pacing between stories could be inconsistent, impacting overall flow.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the special's unique blend of horror and mystery, with many highlighting the creative premises of the individual tales. Some viewers noted that while enjoyable, certain segments were stronger than others, leading to a varied audience experience.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Anthology Series at the Independent Horror Awards (2019).

Fun Fact

The eerie lighthouse featured in the first segment was filmed on a decommissioned vessel that was later sunk as an artificial reef.

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