1995's horror anthology film TALES FROM THE HOOD was unique in that it had a predominantly Black cast (including David Alan Grier and Clarence Williams III), a Black director (Rusty Cundieff, who would go on to direct episodes of THE CHAPPELLE SHOW and BLACK JESUS), and produced by Spike Lee (DO THE RIGHT THING, BLACKkKLANSMAN). It even had a socially conscious bent, despite the horror premise. Here's the film's official synopsis:
In South Central Los Angeles, a trio gang of drug dealers, Stack (Joe Torry), Ball (De'Aundre Bonds) and Bulldog (Samuel Monroe Jr.), arrive at Simms' Funeral Home to purchase some drugs from Mr. Simms (Clarence Williams III), the mortuary's eccentric owner. Mr. Simms claims that he found the drugs in an alley, and has them safely stored in the mortuary. He asks the dealers to help him get the drugs, and as the four make their way through the building, relates stories about some of his recent "customers".
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In 2018 there was a VOD sequel starring Keith David, but now there's a third film coming out later this year starring horror legend Tony Todd (CANDYMAN, FINAL DESTINATION, WISHMASTER), who you can see act his ass off in the clip at the top of the article. It will be directed once again by Rusty Cundieff and the co-writer of the first film, Darin Scott.
Not much more to go on at the moment, though it seems like it'll be premiering on the SYFY channel sometime later this year. We'll keep you posted!
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