Escapes (1986)

Escapes (1986)
Director: David Steensland
Cast: Vincent Price, Todd Fulton, Jerry Grisham
An anthology of five tales of terror, each originally produced for video. The titles are "Something's Fishy," "Coffee Break," "Who's There," "Jonah's Dream," and "Think Twice."

Antholgy horror yarn featuring 6 shot on video tales introduced by horror legend Vincent Price. The first story 'Something's Fishy' is about a man fishing, he see's an apple on the floor only on eating it ends up hooked on a fishing line ending up being dragged under the water. Next is 'Coffee Break' about a lost delivery man driving through a rural area named Harmony, one of the locals recommends he stop by a local coffee shop before giving him directions. The the young delivery man ignores his recommendation and ends up driving in a continous loop on the same roads. Third story is 'Who's There' about creatures escaping from a medical lab and chasing a man jogging. The fourth story is 'Jonah's Dream' featuring an unsuccessful gold prospector getting a ufo visit. The fifth tale is 'Think Twice' following an homeless man and a magical crystal, that when activated grants him his wishes. The final tale concerns the man who's been watching the shorts and features Price himself, as a sinister video host in a reality horror prank.

Light direct to video film that contains nothing an episode of Goosebumps wouldn't show. Nonetheless its always a treat seeing Price hamming it up and giving us one of his Thriller laughs, that said it only uses him for 5 or so minutes, so was most likely done for the quick pay day. Best saved if you ever find yourself in charge of a 6 year old while its raining outside.

Cultdb Totals
[Rated 4½ out of 10]
[Deathcount 1]
[Gorequota 1/10]

Themes Included: Furry Creatures ● Horror Host ● VHS Tape
UFO ● Roads To Nowhere ● Horror Legend