A few thoughts: I got this movie in a two-pack with the wonderful 'Theatre Of Blood', so decided to plug it in and give it a whirl. I expected virtually nothing from it, and the result was an anthology that hasn't stood the test of time, but is still reasonably enjoyable. Vincent Price appears in the wraparound story, telling tales about the evils of his town, Oldfield. There are 4 segments within this framework, and while none are particularly great or terribly original, I enjoyed them all for what they were. The first one was easily my favorite, thanks to a hilarious and somewhat creepy performance by Clu Gulager. The second and third segments fly by pretty quickly (both involving voodoo), and then the fourth and final segment shows up. Basically, this particular story would suck if it weren't for the always-drunk-and-often-seated Cameron Mitchell, who always brings a sort of sweaty charm to films he appears in. This is one of Vincent Price's last movies, and while it isn't on par with his best work, is still a testament to how solid he always was. What a sport.
People really digging for some lesser-known horror anthologies, or Vincent Price completists. There are worse ways to blow 100 minutes.
My grade: C-
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