Tales from the Lodge (film) explained

Tales from the Lodge
Director:Abigail Blackmore
Starring:Mackenzie Crook
Dustin Demri-Burns
Laura Fraser
Sophie Thompson
Johnny Vegas
Kelly Wenham
Music:Warren Bennett
Cinematography:David Mackie
Runtime:93 minutes
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English

Tales From the Lodge is a 2019 British horror-comedy anthology film written and directed by Abigail Blackmore.[1]

Plot

A gathering of five friends assemble at a lakeside cabin to scatter the ashes of a sixth. The group passes the time drinking and telling horror stories involving demons, ghosts and zombies.

Reception

The film has a 50% rating at Rotten Tomatoes

The Guardian gave the film 3/5 stars comparing it to Tales from the Crypt.[2] The Hollywood Reporter said the stories within the film featured "chills and even more laughs" but was less enthralled with the wrap-around calling it "less interesting."[1] Empire gave the film 2/5 stars ultimately saying "it’s not that good."[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scheck. Frank. 'Tales From the Lodge': Film Review. The Hollywood Reporter. 19 March 2019. 28 December 2023.
  2. Web site: Felperin. Leslie. Tales from the Lodge review – schlocky country cabin scares. The Guardian. 31 October 2019. 28 December 2023.
  3. Web site: Jolin. Dan. Tales From The Lodge Review. Empire. 28 October 2019. 28 December 2023.