Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

About Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

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

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) is a comedy fantasy film directed by John Harrison. Released in May 1990, it runs 93 minutes.

Its themes are anthology, horror anthology, decapitation, and mummy.

Debbie Harry stars as Betty (Wraparound Story), Matthew Lawrence as Timmy (Wraparound Story), David Forrester as Priest (Wraparound Story), and Christian Slater as Andy (segment ‘Lot 249’). The screenplay is by George A. Romero and Michael McDowell. Produced by Laurel Entertainment. In the United States it streams on fuboTV, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and Paramount Plus Essential.

Trick 'r Treat, Creepshow, and V/H/S/Halloween make useful companions to Tales from the Darkside: The Movie, all filed under monster. TMDB voters put it at 6.2 out of 10 across 443 votes and it carries a R rating.