Death 4 Told (2004)

Four horror stories occur in sequence connected by time and space. The first deals with a writer and his wife who move into a large house only to find it is already occupied. The second follows three college couples on a weekend camping trip where tall tales and legends are more real than fiction. The third segment follows a TV crew as they prepare for the taping of their hit show, "World's Most Haunted Places". The final story is about a hack psychic who discovers that practice really does make perfect.

Film Overview
"Death 4 Told" is a 2004 scary anthology movie directed duo Bo Buckley and C. Michael Close, featuring varied and suspenseful stories. The anthology consists of four such tales: "The Old Man and the Studio", "The Psychic", "Table Dance" and "The Woodshed". The movie stars actors such as Margot Kidder, Tom Savini, and Alicia Goranson, among others. Kidder and Savini, commonly remembered for their functions in the classics "Superman" and "Dawn of the Dead" respectively, appear as the hosts of the adjoining story.

The Old Man and the Studio
The first story, "The Old Man and the Studio", centers on a screenwriter welcomed to pitch his script at a significant film studio. However, simply pitching the script does not suffice. Rather, a bizarre circumstance forces him to perform the script with numerous strange prop items. The story of his script begins to converge with reality, blurring the borders.

The Psychic
In the 2nd story, "The Psychic", a wife is deeply distressed over her husband's continuous extramarital relations. She decides to visit a local fortune-teller for suggestions. Following her check out, the spouse discovers brand-new capabilities that permit her to anticipate the future, a power she ultimately uses to her advantage.

Table Dance
The third story, "Table Dance", explores the tale of a man who frequently visits a strip club to leave his unhappy marriage and mundane existence. On one such go to, he falls for a stripper with a supernatural propensity - the power to foretell how an individual will pass away, ultimately leading to a chilling discovery.

The Woodshed
The last tale, "The Woodshed", deciphers the story of a rocker couple who arrive at a secluded cabin. Enticed by the promise of a record deal, they fall under a trap set by a deranged household hiding a grotesque trick concerning a monster kept in their woodshed. The couple needs to fight for their lives to get away the bloodthirsty beast and the maniacal household.

Conclusion
"Death 4 Told" forms an intriguing blend of horror, suspense, and allegory. Each story supplies an unexpected twist and unusual scary tropes, something fans of the category will take pleasure in. Strong performances paired with engaging storytelling make these short tales an engaging watch. Despite its low-budget nature, the movie effectively uses its resources to produce a captivating horror anthology. The wraparound narrative including Margot Kidder and Tom Savini develops an interesting base and helps coherently bind the stories, improving the overall cinematic experience of the film.

Top Cast

  • Margot Kidder (small)
    Margot Kidder
    Madam Badeau
  • Tom Savini (small)
    Tom Savini
    The Man
  • Alicia Goranson (small)
    Alicia Goranson
    Joyce
  • Harley Kaplan
    Dan
  • K.C. Armstrong
    Det. Dave Grisby
  • Stasia Andrews
    Amanda
  • Susan Bonowitz
    Gretchen
  • Aaron Bozsan
    Bartender
  • Brian Cade (small)
    Brian Cade
    Stephen
  • George Caleodis (small)
    George Caleodis
    Marty
  • Louie Cowan
    Nigel