Campfire Tales
1997 Directed by Matt Cooper, Martin Kunert …
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Anthology of famous, scary urban legends done with a modern twist.
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An inoffensive horror anthology that would be otherwise forgettable if it weren't for the familiar faces that show up.
The stories are based on mostly well-known urban legends and, like all horror anthologies, some work better than others. After a standalone cold opening featuring James Marsden and Amy Smart, we are introduced to the wraparound story of four teens (including Malcolm in the Middle's older brother and Ben Stiller's wife) telling scary stories in the woods.
The first story features Ron Livingston and some lady whose RV breaks down in the woods and then some scary things happen and then the story ends. It's pretty dumb.
The next story was decent. A little girl is left alone at home when…
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Probably the best modern anthology horror I've seen, really well made and the storylines were cracking
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An inoffensive horror anthology that would be otherwise forgettable if it weren't for the familiar faces that show up.
The stories are based on mostly well-known urban legends and, like all horror anthologies, some work better than others. After a standalone cold opening featuring James Marsden and Amy Smart, we are introduced to the wraparound story of four teens (including Malcolm in the Middle's older brother and Ben Stiller's wife) telling scary stories in the woods.
The first story features Ron Livingston and some lady whose RV breaks down in the woods and then some scary things happen and then the story ends. It's pretty dumb.
The next story was decent. A little girl is left alone at home when…
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Not that Urban Legend is a classic or anything, but I'd take that over this weak anthology film any day. Every segment could pass for one of the lamest Tales from the Crypt episodes. "The Locket" is probably the strongest effort. The lame and too familiar "The Hook," featuring James Marsden and Amy Smart, at least doesn't outstay its welcome.
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Scary, underrated gem.