Macabre Pair of Shorts (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1996, Macabre Pair of Shorts is a comedy and horror film directed by Scott Mabbutt, running about 76 minutes. “A Comedy of Terrors!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the tradition of “Creepshow” comes the Macabre Pair of Shorts! This horror/comedy spoofs everything from “The Twilight Zone” and Dr. Seuss to “Die Hard” and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” One fateful Halloween night, two employees of a certain motion picture equipment house discover a very unusual film. They decide to thread it up, and the rest becomes a very memorable Halloween indeed! Filled with vicious female vampires and an assortment of creepy characters, The Macabre Pair of Shorts “fits so tightly, you might find it hard to breathe.” – Don Murphy (Producer “Natural Born Killers”, “From Hell”).
Who’s in it. Macabre Pair of Shorts stars David Boreanaz as Dinner (segment "MPS").
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Macabre Pair of Shorts has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Macabre Pair of Shorts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Macabre Pair of Shorts tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Macabre Pair of Shorts (1996)?
- In US, Macabre Pair of Shorts is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Macabre Pair of Shorts worth watching?
- Macabre Pair of Shorts holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Macabre Pair of Shorts?
- Macabre Pair of Shorts stars David Boreanaz.
- When was Macabre Pair of Shorts released?
- Macabre Pair of Shorts was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.