"Although the film was made for the general public, the more serious horror fan will have a blast with the film's story lines as they supply several subtle (and not so subtle) winks to the genre. Within these four tales are several visual references to dark literature (such as The Complete Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, and Montague Summers' The Vampire: His Kith and Kin), mention of the Universal films Frankenstein, The Phantom of the Opera, and Dracula, as well as narratives revolving around genre artists such as actors and writers. The fourth installment ("The Cloak") is of particular interest to fans as it shows the behind the scenes details of making a low budget feature. These delicate nods to the film's perceived audience are done with tongue planted firmly in cheek which adds a touch of wit and humor to a picture that was otherwise designed to frighten." - Bruce Jordan, Classic-Horror