Tales from the Lodge
Tales From The Lodge is a fresh take on the portmanteau horror-comedy genre. An isolated lodge somewhere in England. Five old university pals, now nudging 40, gather for a weekend to scatter the ashes of their friend, Jonesy, who drowned himself in the lake three years earlier. They settle in for a fun evening, entertaining each other with stories of murders, ghosts, zombies and possessions, but as day turns to night, the gang become aware of another horror story unfolding around them - And this one is real.
Why it matters
A portmanteau horror-comedy that tries to blend campy storytelling with a creeping sense of dread—and mostly trips over its own ambition.
- Ambitious anthology format set in an atmospheric English lodge, tapping into folk horror vibes with a modern twist.
- The standout zombie parody segment offers a brief, self-aware spark amid otherwise uneven tales.
- Performances are hit-or-miss, with camaraderie feeling forced rather than earned—more awkward reunion than chilling haunt.
- For fans who savor British horror quirks and don’t mind rough edges, there’s some charm in its attempt; others may find it frustratingly scattershot.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
14
Supernatural
80
Creature
18
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
100
Cerebral
14
Survival
83
