kinospot: Hood of Horror

Directed by: Stacy Title.

Starring: Snoop Dogg (as HOH/Devon), Ernie Hudson (as Roscoe), Danny Trejo (as Derelict), Pooch Hall (as Sod), Anson Mount (as Tex Jr), Daniella Alonso (as Posie), Lin Shaye (as Clara), Brande Roderick (as Tiffany), Richard Gant (as Jackson), Aries Spears (as Quon), Dallas Page (as Jersey), Jeffrey Licon (as Nib), Noel Gugliemi (as Fatcap).

A hip hop horror anthology of three tales of terror told by the Hound of Hell (Snoop Dogg) that revolve around the residents of an inner-city neighborhood whose actions determine where they will go in the afterlife.

Now, I don't want to say this is the worst movie ever, but it's pretty bad. If it weren't for a couple redeeming qualities, this movie would be at the very bottom of the barrel.
First of all, if the production value weren't so good, it wouldn't have even received the one showing it did. The production value is top notch. If it didn't involve Snoop Dogg, Danny Trejo, Jason Alexander, and a handful of other cool B-stars, then this movie wouldn't even be heard of. But it does. There is also one death that I didn't see coming. The others are terribly executed, no pun intended.
The opening sequence, while cool looking, is ages too long. Snoop is his usual double g self. 'Keepin it real,' as it were. Some of the acting is down right laughable, namely Posie. And at times the director chooses to use clich&eacute;d camera tricks for seemingly no reason, other than to disorient you in a scareless horror flick.
Intentional laughs, none. Scares, none. Smile worthy cheesy moments, a couple.
Was it worth paying to see in the theatres? No. Is is worth paying for to rent? No. But is it worth getting your favorite style of intoxicated and watching it with a group of friends? Almost.