1995sTales From the Hoodstill holds up as one of the best and most distinctive horror anthologies: a pulpy, freaky-as-all-Get Outflick that spiced its scares with scorching social commentary and some potent gallows humor.
And now that Jordan Peele has reignited the social-horror subgenre, the timing really couldnt be better for fans to hear from Rusty Cundieff and Darin Scott again.
As luck would have it, the first teaser for theirTales From the Hood 2arrived Tuesday today,via Bloody Disgusting, along with a release date.
Universal 1440 Entertainment is bringing the long-awaited horror sequel to Blu-ray, DVD, digital, and on-demand platforms Oct. 2, plotting a Halloween-adjacent rollout for the film to follow its world premiere at Fantastic Fest in Montreal this Friday.
Keith David, ofThey Live!andThe Thingfame, will step into the role of Rod Serling-esque narrator Mr. Simms, taking over for Clarence Williams III to tell four chilling tales of (per the summary) demonic dolls, possessed psychics, vengeful vixens, and historical ghosts.
A glance at the admittedly fleeting trailer teases scenes involving police brutality and burning city streets, suggesting thatTales From the Hood 2will continue the original films socially conscious streak.
Of note: Cundieff is again writing and directing, with Scott joining him in those capacities after producing the first entry.
And Spike Lee who has his own politically chargedBlackKklansmanopening next month is listed among the executive producers, another hopeful sign for this 23-years-later revival.
