TV series
Tales from the Darkside
1984–1988, English, on Syndication. Created by George A. Romero.
Tales from the Darkside is an anthology horror TV series created by George A. Romero, each episode was an individual short story that ended with a plot twist. The series' episodes spanned the genres of horror, science fiction, and fantasy, and some episodes featured elements of black comedy or more lighthearted themes.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 89
- Episode length
- 20 min
- Status
- Ended in 1988
Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 97 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S4 E20: Basher Malone
Aired 23 July 1988
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
- George A. RomeroCreator
- Paul SparerNarrator (voice) · 89 ep
- Catherine BattistonePhone (voice) · 8 ep
- John MarzilliMotu (voice) · 4 ep
- Neil KinsellaSid · 3 ep
- Alison SweeneyKaren · 2 ep
- Vic TaybackAlan Coombs · 2 ep
- John RothmanYoung Man · 2 ep
- Bradley FisherNicky · 2 ep
- Jon JacobsRoger · 2 ep
- Thomas NewmanQuentin Karp · 2 ep
- Fritz WeaverSir Edmund Halley · 2 ep
- Larry ManettiHenry Hogan · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 30 September 1984
- Last aired
- 23 July 1988
- Network
- Syndication
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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Tales from the Darkside: quick answers
Is Tales from the Darkside worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 97 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Tales from the Darkside are there?
Tales from the Darkside has 4 seasons and 89 episodes, about 20 minutes each.
Is Tales from the Darkside finished?
Yes. Tales from the Darkside ended in 1988, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Tales from the Darkside on?
Tales from the Darkside isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
Tales from the Darkside parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tales from the Darkside is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Tales from the Darkside?
If you liked Tales from the Darkside, try American Horror Stories, Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities, The Twilight Zone.
Who created Tales from the Darkside?
Tales from the Darkside was created by George A. Romero and stars Paul Sparer, Catherine Battistone, John Marzilli.