GRIM PRAIRIE TALES: HIT THE TRAIL TO TERROR is a mixed genre western / horror anthology film. Two strangers (Brad Dourif and James Earl Jones) meet in the open prairie, antagonize each other, and
Jones' character begins to spin spooky tales.
Tale #1- A man decides to ride through an Indian "burial ground". This turns out to be a big mistake.
Tale #2- A traveling man happens upon a mysterious woman. They set up camp, one thing leads to another, and bizarre horror ensues.
Tale #3- A family of homesteaders arrive at their new property, where the young daughter learns a very dark secret about her parents.
Tale #4- A gunslinger competes for the top position in a small town. He just might be too perfect for his own good. This tale is the better of the four, and includes a creepy animated dream sequence.
The wraparound story closes with some nice humor. Mr. Dourif and Mr. Jones are great together, making their interactions fun to watch. The tales are enjoyable, with the last one being the best.
An obscure movie worth a viewing...
Tale #1- A man decides to ride through an Indian "burial ground". This turns out to be a big mistake.
Tale #2- A traveling man happens upon a mysterious woman. They set up camp, one thing leads to another, and bizarre horror ensues.
Tale #3- A family of homesteaders arrive at their new property, where the young daughter learns a very dark secret about her parents.
Tale #4- A gunslinger competes for the top position in a small town. He just might be too perfect for his own good. This tale is the better of the four, and includes a creepy animated dream sequence.
The wraparound story closes with some nice humor. Mr. Dourif and Mr. Jones are great together, making their interactions fun to watch. The tales are enjoyable, with the last one being the best.
An obscure movie worth a viewing...