Hood of Horror: An Unexpected Movie Night

Alright, folks, grab your coffee and buckle up, ’cause I’m diving into “Hood of Horror,” a flick that’s as wild as mixing köttbullar with sriracha. Now, no big secret—this one’s a blend of horror, comedy, and urban myth that’s as much unpredictable madness as you’d expect from three tales packed into one movie.

Let’s start with the big guns. We have Snoop Dogg, the D-O-double-G himself, narrating this madness. Just seeing him pop up as our Grim Reaper-inspired storyteller had me spitting out my kanelbulle. He ain’t a Bergman, but there’s something irresistibly bonkers about his presence here. He’s like that unexpected spice that makes an otherwise bland stew actually worth eating.

The director, Stacy Title, took a swing for the fences. She’s throwing cinematic curveballs left and right. The pacing feels like a rollercoaster ride through Gröna Lund—at times, leaving your head spinning. There are moments of brilliance, and others that had me scratching my noggin wondering if maybe I missed the memo.

Remember the time when I accidentally wandered into a horror film festival, expecting some artsy flick, and ended up binge-watching a slasher marathon? Yeah, Hood of Horror brought back those memories. It’s like that chaotic experience, wrapped up with a rough, visceral intensity. It’s not always what you expect, but there’s something exhilarating about the chaos.

Danny Trejo also pops up, always a treat to see. He’s like that raspy-voiced friend you meet at the pub who always has the most absurd stories. And of course, the legendary producers Bloodworks behind the scenes have tried to stitch together tales of revenge and madness into a fabric that sometimes fits snugly—other times, it’s a bit frayed.

I gotta admit, some of the gore was over the top—it’s the kind that makes you glad for our long Nordic nights. But maybe that’s the charm, if you’re into grinding horror and a bit of absurdity stitched together by surreal urban yarn.

Whether it speaks to broader trends in horror? Maybe. It definitely leans into that peculiar blend of horror and comedy that’s trying to puncture the usual dark sadness with a smirk. Lovers of boundary-pushing horror, take note.

Best enjoyed with friends and a stiff drink,

Check the trailer below