Especially for Hobgoblin Bridge, which I found scary in the way it was shot and directed. The goblin wasn't cheesy like I expected, but disturbing; the way it moves across the bridge and stalks the boy is unsettling. The rest of the stories aren't perfect and they were clearly working with a tiny budget (I imagine most of the budget went to Vincent Price) but I also enjoyed Coffee Break. The main guy I think got a bad rap. He just wanted to do his job and was in a hurry. I know he was a bit demanding with the way he asked for directions, but he just didn't have time for coffee. The other stories were okay too if a bit forgettable. I didn't think the short ones were super necessary but they had a quality. The fisherman being caught by something in the water could have made a good longer story. It's kinda creepy thinking about what was in the water. That said it's just too short to make a lasting impact like the great anthology stories out there do. The last story with the homeless guy and the jewel could have been more interesting than it was but it's still watchable. I think the good thing about anthologies is if the story is weak it's over pretty quick so you don't mind them as much. I personally didn't have a problem watching any of these and thought it had an atmosphere. Vincent Price hosts the wrap around and I'm sure he was only here cause he had a bill to pay. Maybe he needed a new car.
If you like anthology movies, I'd recommend it. I liked it more than most people on imdb.
If you like anthology movies, I'd recommend it. I liked it more than most people on imdb.