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Tales of Halloween

Seen it?

2015 | 97 min | Horror, Comedy, Thriller, Adventure, Fantasy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (64 on Metacritic), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Trick 'r Treat or Evil Dead II, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Ten stories from horror's top directors. Ghosts, ghouls, monsters, and the devil delight in terrorizing unsuspecting residents of a suburban neighborhood on Halloween night. This creepy anthology combines classic Halloween tales with the stuff of nightmares.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    64 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $417K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 54K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Axelle Carolyn, Lucky McKee, Mike Mendez, Dave Parker, John Skipp, Neil Marshall, Darren Lynn Bousman, Paul Solet, Andrew Kasch, Adam Gierasch, Ryan Schifrin

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