Tales from the Hood 2

Senseless stories, over-acting - stupid all over - what was this movie?

OUCH! I knew ahead of time this would be a lower budget, but had no idea it would be this bad. If I didn't know Rusty Cundieff and Darin Scott returned, I would swear there is no way this could have been made by the same people who made the first film. The first film deftly blended horror stories with social commentary. This one does not. I was excited to see Keith David as the new storyteller, but they just make him do a poor impression of Clarence Williams III, even going so far as to repeat his "the sh*t?" routine. The final story ("The Sacrifice") had promise, but is so unsubtle. When this was announced, I hoped it was a series the could continue every year. After having seen it, I wish they didn't make it.

If you've ever seen the first Tales from the Hood, then you know this movie is a disgrace. Like come on!! Half of the movie was filled with "Nigger" being said. The stories didn't even make sense. I don't know who gave the green light on this production, but they really need to re-evaluate their job. There was one cameo, pity, even he seemed to not really care for the role. I'm completely and utterly disappointed in this movie. Oh, and the "Hood" aspect of the movie is more so...... I can't even think of a word to say for that. That's how HORRIBLE it is. Like, talk about gentrification. That's the word. That's the "HOOD" aspect of it. Gentrification. Another good movie ruined by being touched by the wrong hands.

It's hard to imagine this is made by the same people who brought us the original, because it feels like this a poor cash in made by people who didn't understand the original at all. Attempts at humor only comes across as sad and cheesy. They're still tackling important social issues like the original did, but it's nowhere near as thoughtful and smart.

Tales from the Hood the original will always be one of my favorite movies....but what I just watched doesn't even deserve the same title. I didn't even know a part 2 was made. I just happened to catch a preview on Netflix and couldn't wait to watch it. Why would you make us wait all these years for a part 2 and this is what you give us??? It almost seemed like a comedy... where part 1 was full of excitement and horror. I struggled to watch it. My fiancé who didn't see the first one gave up on it before it ended. Come on man!!!