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Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) 5.9
In anthology style, a child tells three stories of horror to keep from being eaten by a witch. Director:John Harrison |
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Cast
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| Deborah Harry | ... |
Betty (wraparound story)
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| Christian Slater | ... |
Andy (segment "Lot 249")
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| David Johansen | ... |
Halston (segment "Cat From Hell")
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| William Hickey | ... | ||
| James Remar | ... |
Preston (segment "Lover's Vow")
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| Rae Dawn Chong | ... |
Carola (segment "Lover's Vow")
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| Matthew Lawrence | ... |
Timmy (wraparound story)
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| Robert Sedgwick | ... |
Lee (segment "Lot 249")
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| Steve Buscemi | ... |
Bellingham (segment "Lot 249")
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| Julianne Moore | ... |
Susan (segment "Lot 249")
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| Robert Klein | ... |
Wyatt (segment "Lover's Vow")
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David Forrester | ... |
Priest (wraparound story)
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Donald Van Horn | ... |
Moving Man (segment "Lot 249")
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| Michael Deak | ... |
Mummy (segment "Lot 249")
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George Guidall | ... |
Museum Director (segment "Lot 249")
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
This is really three shorter movies, bound together by a fourth tale in which the other three stories are read. The first segment features an animated mummy stalking selected student victims; the second tale tells the story of a "cat from hell" who cannot be killed and leaves a trail of victims behind it; the third story is about a man who witnesses a bizarre killing and promises never to tell what he saw and the "in-between" bit is the story of a woman preparing to cook her newspaper boy for supper. Written by Goth <brooks@odie.ee.wits.ac.za>
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Four Ghoulish Fables in One Modern Nightmare See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
4 May 1990 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Darkside Movie See more »Filming Locations:
Bronxville, New York, USABox Office
Budget:
$3,500,000 (estimated)Gross:
$16,324,573 (USA)Company Credits
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Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Composed by Donald Rubinstein (as Donald A. Rubinstein) and Erica Lindsay
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Trivia
In the episode "Cat from Hell", a TV is showing a scene from Martin, also written and directed by George A. Romero. See more »Goofs
When the camera is simulating the cat in first person, you can see shadows of strings that are on the camera. See more »Quotes
Halston: [preparing to asassinate a cat] The rest of your nine lives are going in one lump-sum.See more »
Soundtracks
"TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE (Original Theme)"Composed by Donald Rubinstein (as Donald A. Rubinstein) and Erica Lindsay
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One of the top horror-story anthology movies out there (albeit that isn't saying much). Will scare the pants off you if watched late at night by your lonesome. Stories are cleverly placed from least terrifying first to most terrifying at the end. Acting leaves much to be desired, however, with the first story containing the most watchable cast (Steve Buscemi, Christian Slater). Wraparound story is cliched and predictable, but it doesn't really matter.
First story is one of the more interesting mummy tales out there, with Buscemi playing an outsider in a yuppie university who discovers "Lot 249." Lot turns out to be ancient preserved mummy who, of course, wrecks havoc. Twists at the end are good but not exceptional in any way.
Second story is a fantastical tale regarding a vicious cat that never seems to go away. Old man hires hitman to kill cat. Tale is entertaining and unnerving but altogether ridiculous as well. Only for fans of horror, really.
Third story is gem of anthology. Concerns a young man who witnesses a gargoyle savagely kill a man in a dark alley. Man makes vow to never speak of gargoyle to anyone in exchange for his life. Romantic tale ends in shock and horror. Likely to give nightmares.
Overall, this movie is laughable and boring in daytime but can be terrifying at night. Personally I have a tough time choosing favorite tale; each one brings something different to the table. Horror buffs be sure to check this one out if you haven't already.