From A Whisper To A Scream [Blu-ray]

I watched this for Vincent Price. Not a shining moment for him.

I dislike, no, despise almost everything about this anthology. However, the second story is the one I preferred; it almost makes this watchable. The first is beyond disgusting, but slightly satisfying. While the third is actually the reason why I wholely regret watching this picture and the fourth is forgettable. I adore Vincent Price and admittedly, his presence (supporting character) was what attracted me to watch but the treatment of his role was ridiculous and dare I say disrespectful. Some of the performances are decent but others range too campy, with the third story and tie-in feeling unresolved and disappointing. Unfortunately, this was 99 minutes I can never get back.

A horror anthology with a mean- spirited, cautionary edge throughout. Although slightly disguised, this is essentially a zombie film. To my knowledge, the first of its kind in featuring some form of zombie or other throughout, except in the tie- in narrative. A movie event of sorts, an extravaganza or plethora if you will, in that it features cult, all- time favorites Clu Gulager, Rosalind Cash, Harry Caesar, Cameron Mitchell and none other than the greatest of them all, Vincent Price... I probably haven't seen that many, but this is second only to Creepshow in my book. A difficult act to follow, for Jeff Burr never again made anything nearly as good. The uncomfortable side of southern comfort, most definitely; very "blackened" stuff. For those of you who drink, maybe jack and coke would perform better than beer... Speaking of plethora, this particular release is loaded with extras; all of them great. Fifteen bucks is about fair for the deal!

Middle-of-the-road, but still entertaining territory. There’s some macabre nudity, necrophilia, an undead baby, mystical carnies and voodoo dolls. I’d call it passable lower budget 80s fare due for its diversity of effects.After the murderess Katherine White (Martine Beswick; Trancers II, Critters 4) is put to death, a journalist (Susan Tyrrell; Wizards, Digital Man) investigating her origins interviews Katherine’s uncle Julian White (Vincent Price; Theater of Blood, Scream and Scream Again). In this wraparound story, Julian explains that this small town in Tennessee has quite the history of murderers, and he educates the journalist on four such stories—each occurring further back in time.In the first story we meet the awkward Stanley (Clu Gulager; Piranha 3D, The Willies, NOES 2: Freddy’s Revenge, The Initiation, Feast I-III, The Hidden), who is completely enamored with his lovely boss and has a curious co-dependence with his sister. When he finally gets his boss out on a date, things take a violent turn resulting in her death. But even in death, Stanley remains infatuated—and the consequences for his actions endure full-term.We wind back the block for the second story as a 1950s man (Terry Kiser; Friday the 13th part VII, Weekend at Bernie’s) on the run stumbles across a voodoo practitioner and demands to learn his secrets. But in doing so, he finds a fate worse than death.The third story takes us back yet further in time to a traveling carnival of the 1930s, when a local woman falls for a glass-eating carnival performer. The problem is the very jealous and voodoo-doll-savvy carnival owner (Rosalind Cash; Death Spa, Tales from the Hood, The Omega Man) doesn’t approve of this romance. The death scene is gloriously bloody with some of the best special effects of the movie.The fourth story goes all the way back to the Civil War when some kids capture soldiers, mutilate them, and execute them in the name of their macabre magistrate (made from dead parents). This might have been the most satisfyingly gruesome of the segments.Director Jeff Burr (Leatherface: TCM III, Puppet Master 4-5, Pumpkinhead II) landed in middle-of-the-road but still entertaining territory. There’s some macabre imagery, the zombie baby is pretty awesome (even if awesomely dumb), mystical carnies, and playing with voodoo dolls. So yeah, for its low budget, the movie relies on its zaniness a bit… but that worked for me.Was this awesome? No, far from it. I’d call it passable 80s fare due to its diversity of effects shenanigans even if the execution was of low production value. But more than anything, what I appreciated in this anthology was that its stories all had a theme reinforced by the wraparound: the long and curiously murderous history of a small town.

This film isn't nearly as good as the people who rated it highly made it seem but I wouldn't say it's as bad as the people who rated it poorly either. Keeping in mind that it was released in1986 I still only give it two stars because there were plenty of movies before and around the same time that did it better (Creepshow 1 and 2 for example). All of the stories are generic and dated, even for '86. The first story is watchable but every one after that is uninspired including the ending. I can't see too many people truly enjoying this unless your into your old school(really old,like 50's,60's)horror movies with predictable endings and gory death scenes. Speaking of which, alot of the deaths are pretty much the victims screaming, quick camera flashes of the insinuation of what happens, happened or is going to happen. If it wasn't for the nudity it should still meet PG-13 standards. If you're just looking to waste some time or watch a movie late at night it's watchable for those of us who enjoy this type of film. But I would guess most people younger than 30 would find it horribly laughable.

With Vincent Price as the some what Narrator, the film opens to an execution, reporters are there and a woman is executed. One of the reporters played by Susan Tyrrell, visits the Oldfield house, where a relative of the executed woman lives and has a library steeped in local gore lore! this is where the 4 anthology horror stories begin.the 1t is well acted but is a bit stupid, in the end, some nudity and plenty of slasher type vibes. the 2nd is the best, pretty classic horror and interesting story well acted, 3rd is ok, again good acting form he Snake Woman Rosalind Cash, the last also boasts veteran actors and some good acting. sets ok. not exactly low budget but still plenty cheesy with a good amount of gore.. the movie is a good watch, as the classic actors bring some credibility. Included in our prime membership. Id say its worth watching. I split up the movie and watched two at first, then the last two on separate nights.youll love it if you like cheesy 80's horror.. def give it look.

I love horror anthologies, but this one isn't very good. Vincent Price was slumming. Some good moments, but some shamefully unnecessary ones as well.

Classic

Excellent

Great movie ! Great anthology !

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