This is the listing for the standard edition Blu-ray. The special limited edition embossed slipcover was limited to 1,500 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
The American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) represents the world's largest theatrical catalog of exploitation cinema. Their home video line presents a diverse selection of movies, ranging from new preservations of classics from the vast library of Something Weird to the wildest in shot-on-video (SOV) titles. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
SCARY TALES proves that the films of John Waters and Don Dohler aren’t the only genre miracles from Baltimore. A shot-on-video horror anthology that plays out like a public access version of CREEPSHOW, this is what happens when Satanic necklaces, bloodthirsty slashers, and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS-styled live action role playing collide with cool dads, neon lightbulbs, and dungeon synthesizers. AGFA and Bleeding Skull! are thrilled to present this charming, gore-filled dreamscape that has been meticulously pieced together from its original S-VHS master tapes.
directed by: Doug Ulrich
starring: Ilene Zelechowski, Al Darago
1993 / 70 min / 1.33:1 / English
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Overall rating: 4.4 / 5 from 40 reviews.
Scary Tales is a shot-on-video horror anthology that has been praised for its charm and effects. While opinions on the movie itself are mixed, the anthology format and special effects have been highly recommended by customers.
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"Great packaging, great package, and fun extras. I personally wasn't feeling it fully but can def see the charm and enjoyment people have for it. Maybe it's just me and I need to revisit it down the road. Worth a go if you are a SOV fan for sure."
"Good old fashion “dudes having fun” SOV goodness. Therefore gags in the second story are a lot of fun. The last story Level 21 is a fun play on the “guy ends up in a video game” idea. Not as much fun as something like a Fabio Salerno feature, but has that charm. The narrator between segments are also cool. Loved how the same couple actors are in each story, and I would love to drink at that bar that totally isn’t someone’s finished basement."
"Some really solid and crazy SOV horror, if that floats your boat!"
"AGFA’s Blu-ray release of Scary Tales gives the impression that a time capsule from the early ’90s has been discovered in a backyard, allowing its peculiarities to finally be appreciated. This film exemplifies regional horror in its truest form—created on video, assembled with determination rather than financial means, and driven by the kind of do-it-yourself passion that characterized the underground cinema of that time. The careful restoration not only enhances the visual quality; it also revitalizes the essence of the film."
"Really fun gore with a great host inbetween stories."
"Probably one of the best examples of a bloody backyard sov horror movie that delivers"
"SOV Horror from Baltimore. The weirder the better frankly, no guardrails, very fun release!"
"Really unique SOV anthology horror with some fun visual effects for the budget. Love that it comes with another movie by the director in the bonus features."
"The charm of SOV projects only grows with time. The “content” age has made me grow more appreciative of watching regular people’s DIY endeavors. 3 entertaining shorts that exemplify the beauty of backyard cinema."
"Super charming and fun sov times to be had, great extras and wonderful micro budget filmmaking. Highly recommended for fans of sov!"
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