Rogue Cops | Tales From The Hood Tale #1

[@AxiomAmnesia]

What would you have done if you were Clarence?

[@rodneythompson8861]

Snitch!!! That the reason why cops don’t get held accountable

[@a.j.stanley6170]

I would've told

[@thenewctc]

Made sure they took him to the hospital 💯 Sad I thought he kinda redeemed himself but ended up hell too with the other dudes and bad ppl from the other stories, I wonder what Clarence died from they never said!🤔

[@NIGHTFALLDROP]

I think the model of Clarence, represents the majority of black people throughout America. As many probably do join arenas like law enforcement in order to bring about good and help the community. However, Clarence was shown early in his education the darker, seameier side that was not known or expected. so as for me...I thiink I would have quit the force too. however unlike him, I would have taken up the mantle Martin left behind and tried to destroy the police force as the man he idolized did. Then perhaps Martin's ghost would have taken more sympathy on him.

[@NishNotNisha]

Called ambulance. After he is healed become a whistle blower 😅

[@krazykyk93]

Quick fun fact: The actor that played Martin Moorehouse also played the role of the hitchhiker in Creepshow

[@mamakat7176]

Thanks for the ride lady😂

[@JBoOG18]

Classic

[@Sure-Win75]

Yessir!

[@dukinhower]

2

[@MrsJetSkiB]

Played a cop in barbershop as well

[@mrsigns100]

The sequence playing strange fruit was one of the most riveting and heartwrenching scenes in the movie. I feel Rusty Kundief really crafted an empathetic and geniusly directed/edited sequence, making all who watched feel the pain and plight of black people.

[@AxiomAmnesia]

Absolutely!

[@MoonstoneIntuitionTarot]

STRANGE FRUIT Fun Fact: Strom, the police officer with the southern accent is Wings Hauser, the real life father of Cole Hauser who played the skinhead leader in Higher Learning I really love this channel and the breakdowns that y’all do!!!

[@tasharichmond7488]

When Morehouse said “where were you when I needed you…brotha” he put emphasis on Brotha because he felt abandoned by the cop that was another black man. Also, he was implying that Clarance should have held those crooked cops accountable right then and there instead of turning a blind eye and deaf ear (and quitting the force), assuming that those cops were going to do the right thing. He should have did MORE to protect him as a citizen AND A Black Man. Instead of killing Clarance too, he chose to haunt him. That’s why it looked like Clarance was talking to himself when really he was interacting with the spirit of Morehouse all day…..every day…..and it drove him into a state of insanity. He was in a Asylum at the end. Not prison. We see Clarance’s body in the coffin because he probably killed himself due to guilt. He went to Hell for collaborating with Morehouse to kill those cops. He was just as guilty. That’s what I took away from this particular tale.

[@anjewlstar20]

To me this story was the scariest out of all of them. I don’t think I was old enough to fully grasp what I was watching. But I definitely remember having reoccurring nightmares about this story right here. I do understand this way more as an adult though. This was an eye opening one right here. I definitely feel Clarence was the example of those within our community who constantly watch us get abused/ mistreated and do nothing about it. Martin coming back to life to take vengeance showed me that the cycle still continues of innocent black people being accused of things they didn’t do and how we continually throw each other under the bus. It reminds me of when police unalive people and the media brings the most ignorant picture of them to make them appear to have deserved such treatment. And when we talk about police crime against us then someone of our community brings on black on black violence.

[@benjamintribe4652]

This particular part of the movie gave me nightmares as a kid as well lol but yes spot on observation!!😱😆👏🏾💯

[@emmacrawford11]

True

[@Freeblood100bucks]

Damn right ❤

[@thomascoleman7639]

It's scary because it's so real. Stuff like that really can happen

[@Sly549]

This was a frightening and unsettling and VERY relevant back then and especially now.... Tom Wright is a legend of horror between his role here and in Creepshow 2 as The Hitchhiker 👍 Great job.

[@glamgodess01]

I knew he looked familiar 😂 the guy that got hit on the highway

[@Sly549]

@@glamgodess01 Yes Indeed 😁

[@mamakat7176]

Thanks for the ride lady😂

[@leiamims3633]

Wow!😂😅🤣

[@NolaChildTea]

I think Clarence was considered insane when charged with the murders of the cops. I feel like martin left Clarence like he left him. He had to deal with the consequences of the violence he knew was being inflicted on the cops like he did with his death. Also i feel like martin became a vengeful spirit like in the grudge. When someone died a violent death they sometime come back with anger and vengeance until the death is rectified. And martin also gave me candy man vibes

[@chs75]

I really like this interpretation, it makes the most sense to me.

[@PGHDude]

Clarence is in a hospital for the criminally insane. His guilt is still driving him mad.

[@noiretalk]

Even at a young age being a horror fan I understood the concept of that scene and it always made me feel some type of way what they did to Martin. Now that I'm older I haven't watched the movie in a while and I thought y'all did a good job going into depth details with this scene. It was the scariest scene and I still feel that way now. Also, I felt for Clarence he was in a difficult situation and it traumatized the hell out of him leaving him messed up at the end.

[@Trxpanese223]

I will say Clarence was in a complicated situation , it was his uniform vs his skin color , ofcourse he chose the former in the moment but his mind couldn’t cope 💯 All time hood classic .

[@jsmacks11]

I think his biggest misdeed was not doing enough afterwards I think Clarence really couldn't have prevented his death, but a year passes and he does nothing at all and probably continued to stare at his painting on the wall in which the painting seemed to be looking at him. I think it was looking at him to take his role of activist and let the community know what really happened and lead an effort to specifically bring those COPs down. It is pretty clear that the community already suspected that he was murdered by the COPs but from there perspective it was only a conspriracy theory. Him as an ex Cop would have added weight to the testimony of the community (who in turn would have ended up probably helping uncovering even more evidence and probably finding more examples) plus he knew each COP who were the crooked ones (information the community didn't know). He kept that information to himself (because of fear of retaliation), and maybe he would have died in the process after alerting the community and trying to bring the crooked COPs down, but I think if he would have done that the activist would have never risen back from the dead and he wouldn't have been in "Mental Hell". I think in his conscience Clarence knew what to do and the mural painting staring at him was probably a subtle signal saying he needs to step up and lead the community. But since he never answered the subtle signal of stepping up, the spirit rose from the dead. I don't really think Clarence was morally compromised like the other characters in the film but was scared of retaliation and had an unquestionable compliance to authority (even when authority is wrong), which is an issue with many people, which is hence why his body floats and eyes open and nobody else body does which to me implies Clarence isn't spiritually in hell but still living on Earth but in a mental hell and a prisoner of his own mind.

[@missmyarose]

Very nicely put. I think Clarence represent something that other black officers go through. You think being an officer, you're going to make a change and bridge the gap between the community and the police. However, you have situations like what Clarence had where you questioned everything you believed in.

[@bylenabunz]

Honestly the realization i had when yall said not only did they destroy martins body they destroyed his representation- DO THEY NOT DO THIS IN THESE TIMES? Harass black men, kill them then to take heat off what they did they try using negative things to say what type of person they were

[@michaelmcclane8624]

This first tale really sticks with me that this really happens in real life and in reality Clarence killed the three cops out of revenge and also i liked that martin Moorehouse came back as a vengeful zombie...................

[@Jvo402]

Now that i think more into it , they pulled up to the funeral home dead already and satan just sat them down and told them hell time stories.

[@_january]

Tales from The Hood is such a Deep and Riveting….movie. And the way the tales were told , it was so dark and haunting…..A masterpiece for sure❤

[@AxiomAmnesia]

Yes indeed!

[@benjamintribe4652]

This particular part of the movie used to give me nightmares when he rose from the dead in a zombie like form with those blue eyes and supernatural strength getting vengeance on the corrupt cops that killed him but he also judged and ultimately punished Clarence whom is a brother just like himself for not sticking up for him and revealing the truth!!😱😆✊🏾💪🏾🙏🏾💯

[@iamstrangepeaches]

So Clarence being a black man in that community... How come he didn't recognize a black political figure fighting for his safety? He had to spend all that time looking him up before he realized...? 🤦🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️

[@shylae2000]

And Martin asking where were you when I needed you could also mean why weren't u down for me in the movement....

[@atiashaunbaker3792]

​@@shylae2000 Martin had no idea Clarence existed prior to this law enforcement encounter so he had to be referring to Clarence leaving him in the hands of those 2 bastards

[@jsmacks11]

@@shylae2000 I think it might even be deeper than that. I don't really think he wanted Clarence to try to stop the Police in the act as Clarence would have died as well. Clarence actually did try to do what he could at the moment of what a reasonably moral COP would do. But Clarence was threatened by the COPs and he knew that he would be killed if he tried to stop him at the moment. I think Clarence's biggest flaw was not doing anything afterwards. A year passes, Clarence continues to look at the mural painting who seems to be staring at him. I think that is when the activist Spirit is saying "I need you to step up to the plate". But Clarence (who now quit the force, and what appears to be almost a bum), does nothing, alerts no next of kin, refuses to go to authorities, or take any effort in the direction of helping stop the crooked Cops. It is possible by that time the year passes, the Crooked COPs probably has killed others, and in a way Clarence is responsible for whatever dirt the Crooked Cops subsequently gets away with afterwards as no heat ever comes back at them. With the activist dead, there was a hole in the community of a leader, and I think the painting looking at Clarence was a signal for him to step up and take action. He had firsthand knowledge of the corruption and had specific names of the crooked COPs. From that point he should have told the activist's family, the community, the media, and authorities the truth of what happened. The authorities would have retaliated but he would have had the community on his side fighting for him and even if he did come up missing or dead like the activist, they would more clearly know what was up and take necessary action. I think the moral of the story is stepping up to take leadership in your community like the Activist lived his life. You might die in the process and in those situations others need to follow and take your place to continue to fight the system. I think the first story hits home the most as its moral lesson was directed towards most people in general for not doing enough to stop Police Brutality where the other stories were more specific.

[@user-fl1hd1zr1d]

Not a fun fact but just a fact. The policeman who was the black man's partner is Michael Massee. He's an amazing actor and he's the one who accidentally shot Brandon Lee, Bruce Lee's son. He was torn up about it til he passed. Rip to them both.

[@leiamims3633]

R.I.P to Brandon Lee and Michael Massee.

[@PGHDude]

There’s no way Clarence didn’t hear what was going on, but he was distracted and being a rookie you won’t say anything to senior officers because you’re told to listen to your FTO (field training officer) and higher ranking officers.

[@AxiomAmnesia]

That sounds like exactly what happened.

[@FernandeeziTv]

I think Clarence actually murdered the cops. The guilt from letting those cops do that to Martin, pushed him over the edge. I think Zombie Martin was Clarence's subconscious overriding his natural self. In real life Clarence would be labeled as a person that just snapped one day. This whole movie is giving us a look behind the curtain of life. Basically, when certain tragic events happen, we conclude that the reason is due to something physical that we can explain logically. In this movie, it's showing what could actually be happening spiritually.

[@bryandungee1029]

Strange Fruit!!! But I also thought dude saying “welcome to my world” was a reference to the cops being completely unable to do anything about what he was doing to them, and the fact that he LIKE THEM would never face any real consequences for what he did to them!!!

[@nawfsideslim]

The actor that played Martin Morehouse was the same actor that played "Thanks for the ride, lady"...💯

[@LSTORMTheMC]

As a kid whenever we were driven back home from wherever we were coming from 😂😂swore always saw Martin moorhouse on the streets!😂😂the things this film did to me

[@kevinanderson2495]

Strom Thurmond also had a secret Black daughter that he took care of behind the scences for decades while he was actively disenfranchising Black ppl...his daughter waited until he died to come out publically. Smh

[@ChicknCoopTv]

The irony of bringing up Creepshow 2 is that the actor that plays Martin Morehouse also played the hitchhiker so this ain't his first stalking 😂😂😂

[@AxiomAmnesia]

I had absolutely no idea when we brought that up! 😆

[@KingXaChris]

I’ve enjoyed each one of these breakdowns. They were awesome so thanks y’all! This movie is one of my faves and even after all these years it still creeps me out just hearing certain songs from it.

[@AxiomAmnesia]

Thanks so much!

[@capricornman89]

STRANGE FRUIT As always, excellent commentary and breakdown of this tale and the historical facts you both pointed out: • the irony of Strom Thurman having a Black daughter named Essie who didn’t reveal him as her biological father until she was almost 78 years old (after he died in 2003 at the age of 100) • Moon Jones (Master P’s high school basketball coach who also played Officer Friendly in the film I’m Bout It) was the Black man outside Clarence room when asked ‘What’s his story?’

[@robinhood-s7g]

I always thought that was P coach

[@capricornman89]

@@robinhood-s7g Yep✅

[@ramoduff9399]

This scene showed me committing hate crimes against Black men under law enforcement will literally come back and haunt you in a physical tormentive way.

[@shawbrothers18]

Thanks!

[@AxiomAmnesia]

Thanks so much for your support of the! ❤️

[@neikojuliaun3250]

The man playin’ Martin Moorehouse is the same man that plays the hitchhiker in Creepshow 2. Still to this day, whenever me and my cuzzin are droppin’ each other off, whoever the passenger is will say “thanks… THANKS FOR THE RIIIDE” 🤣

[@NIGHTFALLDROP]

Couple of things (although I enjoyed watching this video immensly and agree with many of the takes you both had), here's my 2 cents analysis: First off, the ending whereby Clarence is inside the cell, could be taken metaphiricaally as MArtin giving him his initial wish. Clarencee joining the poice force was to be immersed in wyt society and wyt circles. As a part of the "system." Yet in the end, he is indeed surrounded by and entrapped in the insanity of whiteness by the straight jacket and the padded walls of his cell. Second off all: no matter what institution one joins, in the end a person ALWAYS bends to the doctrine of said system if immersed long enough. This is known as a "culture." Every institution or system the world over has a culture by which one adheres (a culture is simply defined as a was of doingf things within a collection of people). So whether you are talking about the police, the military, justice system or even religion, all of these arenas have a specific way that the people act within that system. And those who come inside these areas eventually take on the tenets of this cultrure. Because you can never be a part of something, without ingesting it in totality. You cannot seperate a system from the culture that feeds it.

[@Suavay5]

I agree with this

[@phanatic215]

That perfectly explains the Activision Blizzard scandal. I'm sure most of those people got their dream job of programming games, but soon they bent to some weird misogynistic culture that was present in that company.

[@winter2154]

Strange Fruit. I’m an avid horror fan and I’ve loved this movie since childhood. You all did it justice! I’m a listed as a supporter!! 🎉

[@AxiomAmnesia]

Winter, first of all we so appreciate your support of the channel! ❤️ Second, I was a huge horror film fan in my youth. I couldn't get enough of all the horror of the 80s and 90s!

[@winter2154]

@@AxiomAmnesia definitely!! I would like to see you all cover some twilight zone. I think it would be dope. Either way I will be watching!

[@Pingaheimer]

The blonde cop is played by michael massee, he's the actor that accidentally killed Brandon Lee when filming The Crow..... heck of an actor.

[@lifeofalady]

Your Creep Show 2 Reference was spot on! One of my favs! Classic...lol...My favorite part of that tale...😂❤

[@AxiomAmnesia]

😂 "Thanks for the ride lady" was the best line ever 😆

[@whitneyyoung3061]

Strange Fruit. I absolutely love this series you did. I hope you do it again with another movie. Keep ‘‘em coming.

[@AxiomAmnesia]

Whitney, what movie do you think we should do?

[@whitneyyoung3061]

@@AxiomAmnesia I think you should do The Piano Lesson.

[@AxiomAmnesia]

We watched that a couple of months ago. 😊

[@whitneyyoung3061]

@@AxiomAmnesia Did you review it? I can’t believe I missed it, if you have a link to your review I’d love to watch it.

[@AxiomAmnesia]

No, we just watched it. 😊

[@NSMDeeBO]

HA!! Creepshow 2 is a Classic!!! "THANKS FOR THE RIDE LADY!" 🤣🤣🤣 That's another one I can see y'all analyzing!

[@AxiomAmnesia]

😆

[@exnihilio89]

Martin zombie version look like he went "partying with Reginald denny and Rodney king" - A low down dirty shame reference. 😄 but yeah, that part where they repeat "claaaarreence" as he awakes from that casket scared the shit outta me as a kid.

[@AxiomAmnesia]

Clarence Williams III knew how to be scary!!!

[@iamstrangepeaches]

Martin- Martin Luther King (obviously lol) Morehouse- Spike Lee graduated from Morehouse college

[@kakarot5832]

OMG!!! I’m so glad you brought up the HitchHiker from Creepshow 2, that story made me think of of this also. I thought I was the only one 😂😂 I feel vindicated for some reason 😅😅

[@AxiomAmnesia]

😅

[@Stingraycoolpodcast6996]

Your break downs are perfect

[@AxiomAmnesia]

Thank you! ❤️

[@Mrntl2014]

Martin Moorehouse. Another connection. Not sure if it was already said but remember MLK went to Morehouse

[@robeyhairston3298]

I remember watching this as a kid and never being able to look at the zombie version of morehouse. I always turned my head away and screamed a little whenever he popped up. Also, strange fruit! Also also, I love your channel and your in depth break downs and your personal views on movies and all of the history around said movies. Great stuff you two, cheers🍻

[@Stingraycoolpodcast6996]

Me too I used scrunch my eyes too see it because it used too scare me

[@IndigoStarrSeed]

The brillance of not having Clarence look up in the writing is symbolic of how black ppl pay no mind to what happens to other black ppl unless they are famous/celebrity/well known.

[@AxiomAmnesia]

Now we have a conversation! We cannot simply look away when we see wrongdoing. We should be asking what if we were in their shoes?

[@IndigoStarrSeed]

@Axiom Amnesia Exactly, which is why Martin still retaliated against Clarence even though he did what he asked of him. Because had he not been a famous person, Clarence would've continued to sit there and mind his business. He was punished for the lack of concern for his own community.

[@DocDee313]

After watching it as an adult I can't help but feel uneasy about Clarence and the doll from tale #3 ending up in hell. What does this mean about morality and Black people receiving retribution? Was Clarence in hell because he was silent about Martin Morehouse or was it because he aided in Martin's revenge? The latter could explain why the doll was also in hell (punished because they took revenge). If this is the case, I don't like the moral lesson at all. I loved that you all asked why the white people weren't in hell because that's another element that I hadn't thought about. Thank you all! I will be sharing this channel with my students.....#strangefruit

[@andrebryant5081]

Facts

[@iClashAlways]

Strange Fruit. Keep up the dope work. Idk y’all personally but it’s amazing to see someone covering OUR movies in this type of depth.

[@bimmyfrizzo3988]

I sorta noticed something. When the other 2 cops were peeing on that man's grave, Michael masses character was the only character that didn't do that and I think you can see genuine disgust in his face when they started doing that. Considering that he accidentally killed Brandon lee on the set of the crow. He truly didn't like what he saw in this scene. Rip Michael masse. I hope your reunited with Brandon lee.

[@drunkentarotwkay685]

This was the most terrifying story in the film to me.. Very creepy and memorable nonetheless and not to mention it resonates!

[@jujubeancashaw3310]

I feel like they started the movie this way to seriously catch the viewers attention. This story stood out the most to me due to the fact.. this happens. ..still.... today. Like if the world worked this way... I'm sure it would happen

[@Porcelaindoll1028]

I’ve been waiting for this breakdown To answer your question I would stand up for the victim no matter who he was either a bum or politician. Yes the retaliation would suck but I can sleep at night. In my life experience I’ve seen things where I had to make decisions like this even lost friendships because I did the right thing.

[@Trxpanese223]

Morally he wanted to help , but he couldn’t go against the badge ESPECIALLY to defend a black man in the 90s

[@tyeshiataylor]

How did Clarence die? Was he killed, or did he commit suicide? They never said it.

[@chanellbryson3588]

Maybe Clarence body is there because he walked away. Not because he feel guilty for not stopping them but because he did nothing after the fact. Yes he was a rookie and probably felt like his job was on the line but he could've said something after he quit.

[@gorkoyahhh]

I still say this is my top scary movie of all time this the only movie that scared and scares me til this day (deontay wilder voice)

[@TheMoneyMaker05]

I was definitely surprised Michael Massee(Newton) played a role like this to what he went through during "The Crow". I did not put two and two together as a kid but now as a adult, I was like damn he played the role well. It sad that he was going through that throughout the years but he was building up to be a good character actor.

[@JayBtv1984]

Amazing as always but,yeah Clarence had no way out smh

[@AxiomAmnesia]

Hey Jay!!! From the point Clarence pulled up to that scene, his chances of emerging unscathed were slim. Honestly, I think the cops would have killed him if he had snitched. He was doomed from the beginning.

[@brizzybrimidds8074]

This was the scariest one to me, I have nightmares til this day of that man chasing me and no matter what I can't get away

[@LSTORMTheMC]

6:10 Isn't that the lady that beat up Martin when he skipped her😂🙏🏾

[@KimBlaQue]

Strange Fruit is such a haunting song

[@AxiomAmnesia]

It is for sure!

[@jonathonknapp7342]

The world was a different place when these movies were made

[@jsmacks11]

Why did Clarence body float? I think unlike the other Characters who did alot of bad things. Clarence was the least deserving of hell (based off of his story). He clearly wasn't okay the the cops beating the guy, he tried stepping in, and the guy getting killed apparently affected him mentally. Main thing he was guilty of was not doing enough. I think there was little he could have done during the killing as it would have been two dead black people instead of one during the time but I think a big point was that a long time (1 year?) passes before the guy rises from the dead. I think that mural painting of the guy was a sign that he was martyrized and staring directly at him. I think ultimately they wanted him to take his role of a community activist and join forces with the community he was leading. Him being an ex cop (and one who witnessed him being murdered) would have carried alot of weight. With the community on his side they could have made charges against the cops (or attempted to) or at least let the community know of the specific cops being crooked. He might have gotten killed in the process but the point is with an active vigilant community, it is much harder for the cops to ever do their dirt. Instead a year later he has quit his job, mentally defeated and essentially doing nothing. If he was doing something about it, they activist never rises from the dead. His fate was shown being locked in a mental institution (mental hell and prisoner of his own mind), but I think it is a bit deeper than that, from the beginning of the story he was already a prisoner of his mind and remained a prisoner of his mind throughout the whole story. The "Where were you brother" quote was clearly aimed towards Black people in general, I think the first story is the writers aim towards Black people not doing enough in their community to stop police brutality. I'm leaning more towards Clarence not being actually dead but in a mental hell on Earth hence why his eyes opens and floats back up signaling he is on Earth and still living but his mind is in hell. I wonder at that point though do the guys realize they are actually dead but are in a state of denial. Because at some level all of these stories also fall into examples of the ills the guys are guilty of. 1. Not doing enough. 2. Brutality 3. Racism (or in their case racism towards their own kind which story 4 confirms) 4. Street life (and also Racism towards themselves) I think story 4 which is the weirdest but least scary to the audience but from their view was the scariest because it hit home for them. So story 3 and story 4 are morally related as they probably got a kick out of the 3rd story but took awhile for them to realize they were guilty of the same thing.

[@lita7142]

This is a hood classic. I was so so disappointed in part 2. The only story I liked was the last one with Emmett till. Please do a breakdown of that one maybe you could change my mind.

[@Jmelpegues]

Crosses was for criminals that cop was a criminal that was romes ultimate punishment crucifixion

[@iamstrangepeaches]

Yes. That's perfect!

[@dianebooker8216]

This is so sad!😢 things never changes it's just in a different 🎁 for you to see crazy stuff WOW!

[@serenitymoon825]

The younger cop with the slicked back hair is Michael Massee, he played Funboy in The Crow. If you know, you know.

[@vaughnsingletary6410]

This segment and also the dialogue you guys bring are so thought provoking. I like to think I would do what was right, but having a family would I want to risk their safety in a fight against evil? IDK. But I love these videos especially this particular series so thank you.

[@tipsycash7483]

I feel as though he’s the only one to wake up in the coffin because he’s the only one fully not at rest, even in death he will rise to what seems to be the voice of Martin from his grave as he did when he was told to bring them to him. And when the devil was telling the story he called his name basically summoning him. Seems as though Clarence will not rest as long as the injustices are still going on and as we see throughout the movie they’re still going on.

[@Trxpanese223]

Y’all are so GOATED . Love this channel ❤️ amazing work 👌🏾

[@AxiomAmnesia]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@MiracleDeniece]

Hi I'm new here. Have you done blue hill avenue? I would love to see a breakdown of that one.

[@AxiomAmnesia]

Not yet! Welcome aboard!

[@MrBrink-bz3nk]

Strange fruit. God bless u both. I can't wait to see what u come up with next

[@AxiomAmnesia]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@petepaylor5657]

Ayyye!!! Now I got sumn to do! Thank y'all!👍🏿

[@crissayago6070]

Clarence’s partner and later turned to graffiti was played by Michael Masse (he was tragically given the prop gun that shot Brandon Lee in The Crow and for about he took a year off from acting because of that incident. He passed away not too long ago.) Fun Fact: When Clarence sees Martin on the cross, right behind him is a poster for Natural Born Killers. Rusty Cundieff really tried to make sure that none of the palm trees in the Inglewood Cemetery up on camera during the cemetery scene, because he wanted to keep an air of mystery of where the the movie was set. To answer your question: I don’t think Clarence would’ve intervened if it was someone on a lower social level. He was too gutless. Too chickenshit lol

[@AxiomAmnesia]

😲

[@NDR-hn3ue]

He passed away in 2016

[@bimmyfrizzo3988]

For michael massee playing a crooked cop, He wasn't all that bad like the other 2 crooked cops were. He did not even take a leak on that mans grave either! I guess he was originally suppose to do that but maybe he refused because maybe he felt even more horrible doing that. Considering he accidently killed brandon lee on set. IDK that's just my guess.

[@LadeeLibra646]

In case no one has said it, Clarence wound up unaliving himself. Its why he wound up in hell. Just thought Id throw that out there

[@Sly549]

Okay and thanks so much for providing that because I wondered what he did to end up in hell. Yeah, he didn't speak up and speak out as that horrendous and unfortunate event occurred.... but I don't think what happened constituted him to go to hell. So basically, because of his indecisive actions, the guilt manifested as Martin, and he couldn't handle the voices anymore.

[@Garcian_Smith]

Basically what made this tale deeply uncomfortable was it was a perfect reflection of past and future events namely that of mentioned Rodney King and also of George Floyd. Multiple cops on the scene yet no one questions the actions and methods of the senior officers on the scene or intervenes. In reference to Clarence in the movie and real life Clarence Thomas is that they had a decision to make in between choosing to protect one's CLASS or protecting the well being of one's own RACE. And in both Clarence's case we know one chose poorly by choosing to protect their class (Clarence Thomas) and the other chose poorly through inaction meaning inaction is also a conscious choice. Racism is painfully and blatantly obvious in this tale but at the same time we ignore the CLASSISM that is attached to it. The one big difference between movie Clarence and real life Clarence is that movie Clarence is actually haunted literally and figuratively by the shame and guilt of his inaction and complicity in those past events which made him quit the police force.

[@troyblakely6443]

Yall did a dope job with this one. One of my favorite movies ever. Yall mentioned Creepshow part 2 and the Hitchhiker story....did yall know that Tom Wright, the actor who plays Martin Moorehouse is the same actor who played the Hitchhiker in Creepshow?

[@AxiomAmnesia]

I didn't know that until people started commenting that! That's crazy!!!

[@dre13dd]

Great Job guyz ! love Da Commentary Like Alwayz. This Is 1 Of My Favorite Horror Moviez.

[@Dominocross44]

Strange fruit Tom wright the actor that plays Martin Morehouse is The Hitchhiker from Creepshow

[@NDR-hn3ue]

This is a very good analysis of the film

[@AxiomAmnesia]

Thank you!

[@vanessaphillips184]

I’m not sure how long found y’all , or how you ended up in my suggestions, but I’m sure glad y’all did and I subscribed ❤

[@AxiomAmnesia]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@healthierwealthierwiser8090]

52:44 🙌🏿 yesss! Please talk about the twilight zone!

[@anjewlstar20]

I think the cross represents that it was now the cops cross to bear

[@jamieserrano827]

There is a thin blue line with cops. They try not to rat on other cups, or make waves with other cups even if that cop is rotten apple. Because as a cop, you’re told to uphold the thin, blue line and protect other cops

[@purepessimist]

Yep the blue wall is real even today!

[@thenewctc]

Loved allllll the coverage of all the stories, bravo guys!☠️💯✊🏽👏🏽 #strangefruit

[@RobSkillz881]

Tom Wright who plays Martin Moorehouse also played the hitch hiker in Creepshow 2

[@ParisFinley]

Strange Fruit. By the way, it was the first Creepshow where we have 'The Hitchhiker'. I know it was mentioned in passing, but ALL the comments are saying CS2 now, but it was the first one. Also, also I love how you two break everything down and I didn't realize how much each character aside from Martin Moorehouse and Clarence had significant meaning. Very well done, on your guy's part and Rusty Cundieff. I saw a little of his commentary on the movie and he spoke of this tale, saying the point we wanted to make was that our actions and inactions have consequences.

[@AxiomAmnesia]

❤️

[@amazonianunicornbunny9599]

I have seen every episode of the twilight zone .. I would love to see your take on it … strange fruit

[@anthonybattles8026]

Definitely ready for this one thank you ❤

[@AxiomAmnesia]

You're welcome! Enjoy! 😊

[@calvinwoolfolk324]

Fun fact the cop that got sucked in the painting played in the crow too n he also the one that shoot brandon lee in the movie with the gun that kill him too but I think he’s dead now anyway 🙏😎❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TrueNorth1987]

This one was scary AF!

[@marilyndwilliams5202]

As far as Tales Of the Hood. This is the best one.

[@lashaundagates7945]

So what cracks me up is that out of all episodes as a kid the only one I remembered from creep show is the black tar and the hitchhiker thanks for the ride last 😂. Tales from the Hood scared me as a kid but I never looked this deep into it. The dates literally wowed me and made sense. This one was very deep. Thanks for your view and strange is my favorite Billy Holiday song.

[@e.dominiasmith2665]

strange fruit..... from the popular trees.... excellent commentary, as always!

[@AxiomAmnesia]

Thank you! ❤️

[@markbay6775]

That was the same guy from Creep Show. “ thanks for the ride lady “

[@AxiomAmnesia]

Correct!

[@kimberly8695]

Reach out and touch someone is from BellSouth.

[@AxiomAmnesia]

It was AT&T and then Bell after they split. We didn't have Bell South in Chicago and we had those commercials too.

[@e.dominiasmith2665]

he most definitely would not have stopped it, cmon on, his name Clarence.... absolutely loved tales from the crypt, but i grew up reading goosebumps so that was hand in hand and yes the twilight zone!!!......

[@FernandeeziTv]

Thanks for the ride lady! Lol.

[@AxiomAmnesia]

😂 Yessss!!!

[@stevengrvp]

These stories are so true till this day

[@RiseAboveAnything_]

This movie was filmed in L.A. I believe the scene in the cemetery is off of Manchester and Florence!!! Great stories though this came out I was 6 years old and I’m 35 now time flys!!!

[@yolandalasha154]

He already knew who he was before he pulled him over- he knew he was taking badges.

[@Lamarburgerandjoe]

No I don't think he would have because this happens on camera people don't stop lol this movie is proof nothing changed in the race of America today sad but this movie is a masterpiece

[@JayRob2161]

I was waiting for this one ☝🏽