PopHorror Let's Get Scared
Recently, Disney characters have been subject to overdone Disney-themed horror movies. Deadtime Stories is eons above this logic. We feed right into this nonsense, and it’s good to know not everything is a cash grab. Instead of stealing ideas, Deadtime Stories takes the whole cake. An original idea based on things that go bump in the night, in a fairy-tale manner. They suck sometimes and need a breath of fresh air.
Let’s get into the review and find out how I really feel.
Synopsis
“Deadtime Stories” is a 1986 horror anthology, where a babysitting uncle tells his nephew three twisted horror stories about killer witches, Little Red Riding Hood and a werewolf, and “Goldi Lox” and the three bears.
The Rundown
I have a personal opinion: no matter the actor or the public domain release, I absolutely hate it. I dont think we needed fifty killer bear films; however, some people are just into it, and I respect all of their opinions on the subject. Deadtime Stories was released in an era full of credit card debt and iconic horror movie fans. The film shows its maturity, unlike all those awesome horror/ comedy result. I don’t know why I call it that; however, it fits.
Deadtime Stories didn’t need a whole bunch of gory kills and kept the scene “tasteful.” I can get behind that because it was not made to be a film to be considered award-winning. It was just good old-fashioned fun that knew its limits. The film only needed 90 minutes to get under your skin with slowly cryptic feelings as the stories pressed on; you felt that way a little more.
Though I really enjoy people dying terrible deaths, there was almost an innocence to this film. The cast and crew knew it was created by that booming 70s horror craze; even the soundtrack boomed like a bad cover of a 70s vibe song. I am staunch. Though the film was made in the 80s, it still had that feeling of impending doom for every single character.
Do We Need A Reason?
I also love that this film shared my favorite story of all time; Little Red Riding Hood didn’t stand a chance here. The scenes were pretty uncomfortable but also awe-inspiring, as if it were April Fools’ Day and a real film came out. Not saying there is not a tone of iconic 80s horror movies. What I’m saying is that Winnie the Pooh and Steamboat Mickey caught a lot of attention because they were pushed to be that way. Deadtime Stories came in and slaughtered every single cute and cuddly teddy bear with an axe. There was more heart and storytelling. You can see this all throughout the film. Some stuff kind of mashed together, I won’t lie, but the menace kept up. You can see the movie unfolded without AI.
In The End
In the end, I have always enjoyed this anthology above all others. It is so much more fun to be had, out of reality, and jump scares didn’t need to happen in Deadtime Stories. You were kept at bay, watching every single moment so you dont skip a beat. To me, that’s what makes a movie, not 100 kills (Sorry, Art). The idea of something that is always there and more menacing as you stared, knowing this was most likely the end of it all.
