Nothing out of the ordinary here, common 1950’s gossip and mild drama. Oh, wait.. what is that?! Ghastly ghouls, weird science, and murderous madmen, oh my! We’re taken back, back, back to over half a century ago where classic horror reigned supreme. Here crazy characters unfit for this world are set loose among innocent and completely unknowing and helpless victims.
Synopsis: Tales of Fear is a six-part horror anthology in the style of the EC comics of the 1950’s. Ghastly ghouls, monstrous creatures, and murderous madmen await in these tales guaranteed to leave you filled with fright.
Definitely feeling the classic vibe, from moments of black and white, old cars, cheesy yet terrifying monsters, broken low definition audio and even the well-known screams of pure terror. If you’re one for the classics, then this trip back into past horrors is right up your alley.
Tales of Fear is the latest project from State of Mind Productions, previously known for Contamination: A Convention Story (2012) and Zombie Epidemic (2009). The film is directed by Corey Logsdon, a native of Alton Illinois. The project was ambitious from the beginning. Shot over a two year period, the crew made use of every asset at their disposal to give the production more value.
During location scouting, the crew sought out locations with haunted histories. This added to the atmosphere of the film. Alton, IL has a history of being one of the most haunted towns in America. The director took advantage of the rich history at his disposal. Locations included The Milton Schoolhouse, Lovejoy Cemetery, Second Hand Reading, and Principia College to name a few. Needless to say, there were some unusual occurrences during filming.
Ghosts and the paranormal are a common motif in horror films. The production was plagued with malfunctioning equipment, mysterious noises, and missing items. In many cases, the acting on screen was genuine fear due to the unusual nature of the locations. The cast and crew persisted through these unexplained events until the film was completed.
Directors: Corey Logsdon, Jeremy Cropf
Writers: Corey Logsdon, Josh Thurm
Stars: Joe Hammerstone, Bill Finkbiner, Keegan Darr
After screening around the world and winning several awards the movie is now available on Amazon.
