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Grim Prairie Tales

Original title: Grim Prairie Tales: Hit the Trail... to Terror
  • 19901990
  • RR
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
1.1K
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Grim Prairie Tales (1990)
HorrorWestern
A cynical bounty hunter and a clerk traveling through the prairie rest by the campfire telling four stories of terror to each other.A cynical bounty hunter and a clerk traveling through the prairie rest by the campfire telling four stories of terror to each other.A cynical bounty hunter and a clerk traveling through the prairie rest by the campfire telling four stories of terror to each other.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
1.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Wayne Coe
  • Writer
    • Wayne Coe
  • Stars
    • James Earl Jones
    • Brad Dourif
    • Will Hare
  • Director
    • Wayne Coe
  • Writer
    • Wayne Coe
  • Stars
    • James Earl Jones
    • Brad Dourif
    • Will Hare
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 18User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Grim Prairie Tales (1990)
    William Atherton in Grim Prairie Tales (1990)
    Bruce M. Fischer in Grim Prairie Tales (1990)
    Brad Dourif in Grim Prairie Tales (1990)
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    Michelle Joyner and Marc McClure in Grim Prairie Tales (1990)
    Wayne Coe in Grim Prairie Tales (1990)
    Janusz Kaminski, Wally Pfister, and Mauro Fiore in Grim Prairie Tales (1990)
    Brad Dourif, James Earl Jones, and Wayne Coe in Grim Prairie Tales (1990)
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    James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones
    • Morrison
    Brad Dourif
    Brad Dourif
    • Farley
    Will Hare
    Will Hare
    • Lee
    Marc McClure
    Marc McClure
    • Tom
    Michelle Joyner
    Michelle Joyner
    • Jenny
    William Atherton
    William Atherton
    • Arthur
    Lisa Eichhorn
    Lisa Eichhorn
    • Maureen
    Wendy J. Cooke
    Wendy J. Cooke
    • Eva
    Scott Paulin
    Scott Paulin
    • Martin
    Jenna Barlow Grodsky
    Jenna Barlow Grodsky
    • Sarah
    • (as Jennifer Barlow)
    Dan Leegant
    Dan Leegant
    • Dr. Leaderman
    William Martin Brennan
    William Martin Brennan
    • Bluey
    • (as William M. Brennan)
    Tom Simcox
    Tom Simcox
    • Horn
    Bruce M. Fischer
    Bruce M. Fischer
    • Colochez
    • (as Bruce Discher)
    James Glick
    • Dying Chief
    Hannah Fixico
    • Old Indian Woman
    Joan Lemmo
    • Old Indian Woman
    Joel Shoptesse
    • Indian Man
    • Director
      • Wayne Coe
    • Writer
      • Wayne Coe
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In 1992, writer/director Wayne Coe was considering making a sequel called 'Grim Prairie Tales: Rescue Party'.
    • Goofs
      The studio lights are repeatedly reflected in Brad Dourif's glasses.
    • Quotes

      Morrison: What surprises me is that you've survived so long, not knowin' two spits and half a fart about the country you're in.

    • Connections
      Featured in Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror (2021)

    User reviews18

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    "You Wanna Hear A Story?"...
    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...
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    • Release date
      • September 14, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Grim Prairie Tales: Hit the Trail... to Terror
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production company
      • East-West Film Partners
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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