THE 4BIDDEN FABLES |
| "The 4Bidden Fables" is a 2014 surreal non-hosted horror anthology directed by fantasy artist Dorian Cleavenger. It features four dark, macabre tales exploring themes of love, abuse, and desire, described as "fables on steroids" with a, "freak show" aesthetic. The film is noted for its visual, atmospheric, and, "grotesque" style rather than gore.
The film is divided into four distinct segments, described as a mix of very dark scenes and, "warm and sweet" moments.
It explores, "bizarre and macabre" altered realities, including, "mutant, supernatural and strange characters".
The tales are described as, "disturbing" yet, "hopeful". One segment involves an, "old man" warning against a, "cursed pond" with, "skeletons and demonic entities".
The film is considered a "cult-like" arthouse, "horror" experience, focusing on "suspense" rather than "bloody shock value".
The stories are:
Below, from YouTube, is the full movie: |
Internet Movie Data Base "The 4Bidden Fables" |
YouTube "Dorian Cleavenger" |
"The 4Bidden Fables" |

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