Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990, English. Directed by John Harrison.
Four Ghoulish Fables In One Modern Nightmare!
A young boy tells three stories of horror to distract a witch who plans to eat him.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 449 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential in India.
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Cast & crew
- John HarrisonDirector
- 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")
- Ralph MarreroCabbie (segment "Lot 249")
- Kathleen ChalfantDean (segment ‘Lot 249’)
Details
- Released
- 3 May 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael McDowell, George A. Romero
- Budget
- $3.5M
- Box office
- $16M
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What Tales from the Darkside: The Movie is based on
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie is based on Lot No. 249 (1892) by Arthur Conan Doyle and The Cat from Hell (1977) by Stephen King.
1892
Lot No. 249
By Arthur Conan Doyle
1977
The Cat from Hell
By Stephen King
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Tales from the Darkside: The Movie: quick answers
Is Tales from the Darkside: The Movie worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 449 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tales from the Darkside: The Movie?
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Tales from the Darkside: The Movie have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tales from the Darkside: The Movie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tales from the Darkside: The Movie on?
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tales from the Darkside: The Movie?
If you liked Tales from the Darkside: The Movie, try Satanic Hispanics, Trick 'r Treat, Creepshow 2.
Who directed Tales from the Darkside: The Movie?
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) was directed by John Harrison and stars Debbie Harry, Matthew Lawrence, David Forrester.
What is Tales from the Darkside: The Movie based on?
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie is based on Lot No. 249 (1892) by Arthur Conan Doyle and The Cat from Hell (1977) by Stephen King.