Tales from the Hood 2 (2018 Video) User Reviews (100)

Not entirely sure these tales were worth telling...

[OccuIt_Detective · 3/10 · 12 October 2018]

In 1995, Rusty Cundieff graced us horror fans with an interesting anthology film that was horrifying, fun, and provided very outspoken social commentary. Twenty years later, he announced a sequel was going to be made. I was overwhelmed with excitement, and followed the production as I awaited to hear what that devil Simms had to offer us in a second trip to 'The Hood.'

Unfortunately, my eagerness to go on this campy adventure came to a screeching halt during the first story, and never quite resumed. While the original was by no means a masterpiece, this one felt as if it was made of stories that should have been rejected as duds from the original. While anthology films should have a dose of humor to them, it should be balanced with horror, and there's none of that here. Just poorly attempted humor that fails to be humorous, in favor of being over the top zany.

Keith David does a fine job taking over the roll of Simms, originally played by Clarence Williams, who wisely chose not to return for the sequel. That's about as much praise as I can award this follow-up. It both looked and felt less like the work of Rusty Cundieff and more along the lines of a cheap and lost sequel of one of the Wayans brothers "Scary Movie" series. I'd vote to skip this one, if not for checking it out purely out of morbid curiosity. But even the very worst and cheesy Tales from the Crypt episodes were more enjoyable than anything this movie had to offer, and that's pretty disappointing.

C'mon Wtf

[marcman-03600 · 3/10 · 2 October 2018]

This movie was disappointing on so many levels. From the first story (which was very comical) to the end story. I really can't believe that this was made. Was I scared? No.. Was it entertaining? A little.. Would I recommend this?! Absolutely f*^#% not!!

Pretty Awful

[briandwillis-83825 · 3/10 · 21 October 2020]

It's hard to imagine this is made by the same people who brought us the original, because it feels like this a poor cash in made by people who didn't understand the original at all. Attempts at humor only comes across as sad and cheesy. They're still tackling important social issues like the original did, but it's nowhere near as thoughtful and smart.

Disappointed is an understatement

[monireh-47933 · 1/10 · 22 October 2018]

Tales from the Hood the original will always be one of my favorite movies....but what I just watched doesn't even deserve the same title. I didn't even know a part 2 was made. I just happened to catch a preview on Netflix and couldn't wait to watch it. Why would you make us wait all these years for a part 2 and this is what you give us??? It almost seemed like a comedy... where part 1 was full of excitement and horror. I struggled to watch it. My fiancé who didn't see the first one gave up on it before it ended. Come on man!!!

Can't believe the same creative team made this one

[udar55 · 1/10 · 1 November 2018]

OUCH! I knew ahead of time this would be a lower budget, but had no idea it would be this bad. If I didn't know Rusty Cundieff and Darin Scott returned, I would swear there is no way this could have been made by the same people who made the first film. The first film deftly blended horror stories with social commentary. This one does not. I was excited to see Keith David as the new storyteller, but they just make him do a poor impression of Clarence Williams III, even going so far as to repeat his "the sh*t?" routine. The final story ("The Sacrifice") had promise, but is so unsubtle. When this was announced, I hoped it was a series the could continue every year. After having seen it, I wish they didn't make it.

HORRIBLE!!!

[dollheaven · 1/10 · 4 October 2018]

Oh my goodness, I could not wait for the sequel. I could not believe that the sequel was finally made. I wanted to see this film because the first movie was so good! The film had potential, but it fell flat as a tire. The writing is so terrible and the acting is so unbelievable. Stupid and more stupid! The Sacrifice was chilling with the actual newspaper clipping of slain teen, Emmett Till. I find the ending stupid because the man, who was married to a white woman, had to sacrifice himself to save his child and so Emmett could perish. I did not enjoy the hidden messages with interracial marriage and such. Emmett was lied on and his mother sacrificed and allowed his mutilated body to be seen, to let the world know the ugliness and brutality of hate had caused his death. I enjoyed the young actor that played the teen and I hope he is in other movies, plays, etc. The ending had the KKK in trucks that resembled WW2 trucks and it was awful. I will never watch the film again. I expected more from Spike and Rusty, big letdown!

What Were They Thinking?!?

[knightox · 2/10 · 11 November 2019]

I have to agree with the majority of reviewers who rated this travesty of a sequel low. I enjoyed the original film so much I had high hopes for this one. Though I have always enjoyed Keith David even he couldn't salvage this poorly directed pile of 💩 storyline. "The Sacrifice" might have been decent but it had several giant-size plot holes 🕳 in it. Through out the film the special effects were terrible. The life-size "Golly Wog" was more funny looking than frightening. One story has a cheap "Terminator/RoboCop" robot 🤖 in it that shoots pitiful looking lasers and looks like it came came out of an old "Power Rangers" episode. And what was up with those horrible CGI skeletons at the intro? Spike Lee has done some great work in his time but this definitely isn't one of them.

low expectations, still was hard to finish

[mturner-78664 · 1/10 · 27 September 2018]

I did not enjoy any aspect of this film. I am familiar with the original and even re-watched it prior to watching the sequel. the intro was horrible and the trend continued throughout the entire movie. i barely made it. took me two attempts to complete it and it was a task. very disappointed.

Great popcorn horror movie that makes you think!!

[tdctazsmom · 16 August 2018]

BOOM! LOVED IT! Saw it at the Fantasia Festival in Montreal. Directors Cundieff and Scott weave 4 stories with a wrap around.

First, Keith David replaces Clarence Williams III. He BRINGS IT!! Totally believable as Mr. Simms.

All of the stories were great, but I really enjoyed "Golly" and "Emmett Till". Taking a modern character and interweaving it with a historical character was very effective.

"Tales 2" is proof that a horror film can be more than guts and gore, it can have compelling storytelling. "Tales From The Hood 2" deserves to be seen and enjoyed

Kudos to the Producers and Directors for bringing back the franchise!

enjoyable in comparison to alot of the horror released these days

[chrislawuk · 7/10 · 4 October 2018]

Watched too many horrors which soley revolve around social media in recent years, movies I struggle to make it through. Either that or haunted house pg13 horror which equally bore the pants of me. This movie turned back the clock to 70s/ 80s anthology style comedy horror, but was a welcome return for me. Yes alot of it is very cliched and many may find it offensive, but thats horror. Apart from a few cliched phrases which would have made Freddy Krueger blush, I enjoyed it although the original more so. The anthology style I recognise from DC comics in the 80s whith series like Tales From The Crypt, and even earlier in the 70s with British director Freddt Francis. I am sure the destinct genre goes back further for those who care to look it up. It does again deal with African American socio- political issues, some of which many may find less relevant than others lol, but there is a wide political debate going on under the cover dressed up as shlock horror which made it funnier and more entertaining for me. I felt like sticking up for the movie anyway saying that its been critically panned by most reviewers.

Insult to the first movie!

[samhx · 1/10 · 3 November 2018]

The first movie was more thought out, poor quality & you can tell there was a huge budget cut. The first "Tales of the Hood" was so much more advanced for its time.

Message of film is on point

[hallory · 8/10 · 18 July 2018]

Just like the first film, the sequel is just as outrageous, campy, over the top, and weird. Also similar to the first film is the sociopolitical commentary that sadly still rings just as true in 2018 as it did in 1995.

The Seance story (2nd story about a fake psychic) is by far the best. It was great character development, fantastic actors, and it takes its time to really tell a full story.

The first ("Golly") and third (about Vampires and date rape) could have used a bit more development, but still go the message across.

The third film (based on the true story of Emmett Till) has a completely different tone than the others- its much more serious, poignant, and could stand alone as a short film.

If anything, it reminds you to check your privilege, look around you, and see life from a different perspective. It's also has some great actors- Keith David, Kendrick Brown, Bryan Batt, Creighton Thomas, just to name a few.

Racially Dividing Psycho Laughter

[Fredo-Lounge-Films · 6/10 · 14 July 2018]

Although the tale ''Sacrafice'' is very eye open on the unfortunate US history on civil rights & must of the tales are filled with laughters, I became sick & tired of the racially, sexism BS that was heavy to put onward a liberal hatred of victimhood. Enough of reverse political & please get back to art & genre!

Ummm...

[neverendingcold · 1/10 · 24 October 2018]

The movie that single-handedly set back Spike Lee's career 200 years. The only redeeming quality for this movie is that it ends at some point. Did anyone at Universal actually watch this movie before releasing it, or did they see it and say "Screw it, the money is already spent". From the opening credits, to the 'Klan Patrol', to the Patriot 'Gobot', to the end CGI, it was quite possibly the worst movie I've seen since the Woody Woodpecker reboot. If Universal is backing this movie, they should be forced to open a ride for it at it's theme parks. This is spirited bigotry at its finest. Watch for the sheer disbelief, and then ask Spike Lee for your time back.

It's a shame. There are much better ways to spotlight social injustice than to villianize an entire race.

Absolute garbage

[I_love_you_too · 1/10 · 13 October 2018]

The last story was the worst: so the guy can't leave the Democrats because, if he does, Till won't allow himself to be murdered by the Democrats... and that pretty much sums up the whole thing.

RACIST AS HELL

[pgmp06 · 1/10 · 14 October 2018]

This is stupid and plain right ignorant!!! I dont see how the actors were cool with shooting this racist garbage of a movie...its terrible as hell

Smh

[humble77 · 2/10 · 13 January 2019]

Why, just why. They should have left well enough alone. I personally enjoyed the original one. This. I have no words.

Not worth it.

[panther_husky · 2/10 · 24 September 2018]

I watched the trailer and that should have been enough for me to to say don't bother with the film but then I thought, no, you must give it a go. Really should have gone with my first instinct.

Weak and in some parts over-acted. Keith David narrating the stories is a little over the top with his acting and the fake laugh? The stories could have been put together a little better though I must admit "The Seance" was good and by far the best.

I really don't know what's happening with films lately. So much rubbish is coming out and the ideas are not there. Predictability, cheap thrills etc.

No wonder I keep going back to foreign films.

A bad parody of the first movie

[WhenAmyMetSalad · 1/10 · 27 September 2018]

The first movie was fun and creepy and terrifying in some instances this was just a terrible parody of that movie. I felt like I was watching a very bad The Asylum production. None of the acting was near watchable. None of the stories were fun, exciting or terrifying. This movie was a joke and should never have been made. Don't know why there are so many high reviews. Must just be family or friends of the cast or crew.

*face palm*

[beatricedillard · 21 October 2018]

If you've ever seen the first Tales from the Hood, then you know this movie is a disgrace. Like come on!! Half of the movie was filled with "Nigger" being said. The stories didn't even make sense. I don't know who gave the green light on this production, but they really need to re-evaluate their job. There was one cameo, pity, even he seemed to not really care for the role. I'm completely and utterly disappointed in this movie. Oh, and the "Hood" aspect of the movie is more so...... I can't even think of a word to say for that. That's how HORRIBLE it is. Like, talk about gentrification. That's the word. That's the "HOOD" aspect of it. Gentrification. Another good movie ruined by being touched by the wrong hands.

I gave a higher score for the message alone

[drinknbgerry · 7/10 · 30 September 2018]

I love horror anthologies and the negative reviews here are unfortunate because there is a moral in each story. A historical/political/socioeconomic satire, if one would say. They even hit the Kavanaugh accusations before it became a thing. So I watched it expecting a horror, but was delivered a message. The original from Snoop Dogg did the same. Thank you to all involved for not holding back the punches! Keep the TFTH anthologies coming!

Pointless sequel!

[jln_crashingcars · 1/10 · 7 April 2019]

Don't be fooled! This is not a legit sequel, it's just a low budget comedy horror anthology with the "Tales From The Hood" name slapped onto it. The original was made back in 1995 and it has better SFX than this movie from 2018 and that's just sad. Not to mention Robo-Patriot and a giant killer doll that looks like it came straight out of Sesame St. Seriously, this movie is so bad that it makes "Snoop Dogg's Hood Of Horror" look like a masterpiece!

No bad idea ever dies.

[nogodnomasters · 8/10 · 30 September 2018]

Mr. Beach (Bill Martin Williams) is a prison contractor and has created a killer robot with "RI" real intelligence. He has requested Mr. Simms (Keith David) to tell stories to the RI so it might learn. Simms tells four tales and then the film ends with the final robot story.

The four stories have to do with Civil Rights, black history, and sexual predators. It includes vampires, dolls, spirits, and ghosts. I found the stories entertaining and in one case informative. The views of the film is anti-Republican and might be something you might hear as a student of Cornel West. It is very critical of black Republicans.

Guide: F-word. No sex or nudity.

This one gets a 6 only cos of the seg bah Emmett Till and the reference to many other figures of importance to the civil rights movement.

[Fella_shibby · 6/10 · 11 October 2020]

I saw this for the first time recently since i wanna complete the trilogy. This one aint that good compared to the first one n rather than improving it went downhill but it has some funny segments as well as a serious thought provoking one. The first one is silly n unnecessarily gory without any suspense or tension. The second one is entertaining n hilarious bah a phony psychic and it has a hot babe Sandra n a nasty head twisting scene. The third one is very predictable aka a very lame vampire tale. The fourth one has an Angela White lookalike but with red hair. This one is very thought provoking but they rushed the ending. It is inspired by the actual beating and lynching of Emmett Till and makes reference to many other figures of importance to the civil rights movement.

Awful waste of time.

[bushey-74311 · 1/10 · 15 November 2018]

Felt like a cheesy made for TV schlockfest without the schlock.