Tales from the Darkside
Synopsis
A compilation of episodes from the classic '80s horror anthology TV series "Tales From The Darkside" for the VHS market.
Top Cast
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Barnard Hughes
Gideon Hackles
I.M. Hobson
Mr. Bindle
Joe Ponazecki
Atticus Kimble
Knowl Johnson
Billy Kimble
Brenda Currin
Sarah Kimble
Eddie Jones
Victor Muldoon
Patrick Wilcox
Timothy Muldoon
Jeff Cohen
Timmy Muldoon
Eevin Hartsough
Bessie
Bill McNulty
Pirate
Frances Chaney
Witch
Ed French
Devil
Tim Curry
Pirate (voice)
Keenan Wynn
Duncan Williams
George Petrie
Jack Blaine
Bradley Fisher
The Devil
Catherine Battistone
Jenny the Maid
Paul Sparer
Narrator (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Gornick, Tom Savini, Bob Balaban, John Harrison
- Screenplay & Story
- George A. Romero, Michael McDowell, Franco Amurri, Stephen King, John Harrison, Mark Durand
- Original Score
- Erica Lindsay, Donald Rubinstein
- Original Title
- Tales from the Darkside
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Gornick, Tom Savini, Bob Balaban, John Harrison
George A. Romero, Michael McDowell, Franco Amurri, Stephen King, John Harrison, Mark Durand
Erica Lindsay, Donald Rubinstein
Michael Gornick, Richard P. Rubinstein, David E. Vogel
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Gornick
Director
Tom Savini
Director
Bob Balaban
Director
John Harrison
Director
George A. Romero
Writer
Michael McDowell
Writer
Michael Gornick
Producer
Franco Amurri
Writer
Stephen King
Writer
John Harrison
Writer
Mark Durand
Writer
David E. Vogel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tales from the Darkside
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tales from the Darkside about?
A compilation of episodes from the classic '80s horror anthology TV series "Tales From The Darkside" for the VHS market.
Who directed Tales from the Darkside?
Tales from the Darkside was directed by Michael Gornick, Tom Savini, Bob Balaban, John Harrison.
Who stars in Tales from the Darkside?
The principal cast of Tales from the Darkside includes Barnard Hughes, I.M. Hobson, Joe Ponazecki, Knowl Johnson, Brenda Currin.
When was Tales from the Darkside released and how long is it?
Tales from the Darkside was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Tales from the Darkside?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tales from the Darkside was composed by Erica Lindsay, Donald Rubinstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tales from the Darkside?
Tales from the Darkside holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).