Tales from the Hood (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1995, Tales from the Hood is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Rusty Cundieff, running about 97 minutes. “Chill or be Chilled.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A strange funeral director tells four strange tales of horror with an African American focus to three drug dealers he traps in his place of business.
Who’s in it. Tales from the Hood stars Clarence Williams III as Mr. Simms, Corbin Bernsen as Duke Metger, David Alan Grier as Carl and Wings Hauser as Strom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Tales from the Hood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tales from the Hood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tales from the Hood tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tales from the Hood (1995)?
- In US, Tales from the Hood is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tales from the Hood worth watching?
- Tales from the Hood holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tales from the Hood?
- Tales from the Hood stars Clarence Williams III, Corbin Bernsen, David Alan Grier, Wings Hauser and Duane Whitaker.
- When was Tales from the Hood released?
- Tales from the Hood was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.