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Oct 4, 1986 · Really Weird Tales: Directed by John Blanchard, Paul Lynch, Don McBrearty. With Joe Flaherty, Martin Short, Donald Harron, Olivia d'Abo. "Really Weird Tales" is a hosted television movie that consists of three odd and strange tales that each teach a different lesson; hosted by Joe Flaherty.
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- Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
- John Blanchard, Paul Lynch, Don McBrearty
- 1986-10-04
This anthology TV movie is hosted by Joe Flaherty, and stars Martin Short, John Candy, Catherine O'Hara, Olivia d'Abo, and more. Judging by the pedigree, I'm...
Really Weird Tales was a short-lived Canadian-American science fiction horror comedy anthology series, written and presented by Joe Flaherty. The series featured an assortment of actors previously known for their work on SCTV, including Flaherty, John Candy, Catherine O'Hara, John Hemphill, and Martin Short .
John Candy. Howard Jensen. Catherine O'Hara. Theresa Sharpe. Show Less Cast & Crew Show More Cast & Crew. Photos ... Really Weird Tales (1986) View more photos Movie Info.
- Comedy
- Martin Short, John Candy, Catherine O'hara
- John Blanchard, Paul Lynch, Don Mcbrearty
Hosted by Joe Flaherty, who inserts himself into each segment's universe, it focuses on the strange rather than the creepy, all laced with satirical humor. Featuring SCTV alums, John Candy, Catherine O'Hara, and Martin Short, the film finds the nature of its talents and uses them well, but there's still an inconsistency from one short to the next.
- Don Mcbrearty, John Blanchard, Paul Lynch
- Atlantis Films
The movie consists of three odd and strange tales that each teach a different lesson. Really Weird Tales (1987) directed by John Blanchard, Paul Lynch et al • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd Letterboxd — Your life in film
In “Cursed with Charisma”, John Candy (in a bouffant wig) appeared as Howard Jensen, a mysterious and evangelistic flim-flam man who descended on the small failing town of Fitchville (home of the inventor of the flyswatter) and stirred up a frenzy with “no money down” real estate.
