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Poster for Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Seen it?

1990 | 93 min | Thriller, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 5 times its budget, but middling reviews (46% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Trick 'r Treat or Cold Storage, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

A young boy tells three stories of horror to distract a witch who plans to eat him.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    46% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $16 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 97K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Harrison

  • Debbie HarryBetty (Wraparound Story)
  • Matthew LawrenceTimmy (Wraparound Story)
  • David ForresterPriest (Wraparound Story)
  • Christian SlaterAndy (segment ‘Lot 249’)
  • Robert SedgwickLee (segment ‘Lot 249’)
  • Steve BuscemiBellingham (segment ‘Lot 249’)
  • Donald Van HornMoving Man (segment ‘Lot 249’)
  • Michael DeakMummy (segment ‘Lot 249’)
  • Julianne MooreSusan (segment ‘Lot 249’)
  • George GuidallMuseum Director (segment "Lot 249")